James Gunn is feeling “incredibly grateful” for the initial box office success of Superman and the positive reception from audiences. The filmmaker and co-head of DC Studios took to Threads on Sunday to express his appreciation after the superhero blockbuster saw an estimated global debut of $217 million .

Gods and Monsters is officially in motion in theaters with the release of Superman, and the writer, director, and producer has scored big at the box office.

Writer, director, producer and Co-Head of DC, James Gunn has officially kicked off Phase I: Gods and Monsters at the studio with the release of Superman , and the box office numbers are soaring high as fans pour in to watch.

"Superman," written and directed by James Gunn, brings Clark Kent and his superhero alter ego back to the silver screen.

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.