James Gunn recently discussed Superman’s status with the Justice Gang and addressed box office claims about the DCU’s first film. In a new Threads exchange, he explained why Superman remains independent despite close ties to the team and dismissed reports about the movie’s profitability threshold.

Superman director James Gunn shared his reaction to one fan’s negative comment about the Man of Steel’s dog, Krypto. This comes after the beloved character officially made his live-action cinematic debut in the David Corenswet-led movie,

Gunn added, “Like in Superman, we meet a character in a pulpy, fantastical world of pre-existing ‘Science-Heroes’ with established relationships and history. Although not in