All of that sounds familiar to anyone who has seen a movie or show about the last son of Krypton. But Superman comes from Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn. Not only does he bring a very different tone to the character than Zack Snyder’s darker depiction in Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v.

James Gunn's new film isn't a straight adaptation, but it draws from All-Star Superman in the ways that matter

DC Studios’ new Superman movie feels like a wild comic book that’s been brought to life. For years, Warner Bros. Discovery has been playing a desperate game of catchup in hopes of recreating the success that Marvel achieved with its live action comics adaptations.