Gunn wanted the franchise to move away from the dark, brooding antiheroes that have dominated comic book movies for the past two decades. His Superman is good and noble in a world that no longer values those things. His powers are almost secondary to his humanity. He’s grounded, relatable — he even has an unruly superdog named Krypto.

Here are just a few of the first reactions pouring in for James Gunn’s Superman. #Superman soars. It's a non-stop joyride, packed with humor, action, and emotion. There's spectacle to spare, unbridled optimism,