Kevin Feige Talks James Gunn’s 'Superman,' And His Candid Thoughts About Marvel Studios Competing With DC

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After leaving his mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the three "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies and "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special," James Gunn has fully dedicated himself to DC, a franchise he was already pretty familiar with from "The Suicide Squad" and "Peacemaker" Season 1. In addition to co-running DC Studios with Peter Safran, Gunn is directing "Superman," the first movie in the new DC Universe. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige shared his thoughts with CinemaBlend on what’s been shown for the upcoming DC movie so far, as well as his candid thoughts about Marvel competing with DC.  Our own Sean O’Connell spoke with Kevin Feige during the press day for "Deadpool & Wolverine," the next of the upcoming Marvel movies. In addition to some of the conversation’s topics including why "Spider-Man 4" will “probably” replace Jon Watts as director and what the “focus” of "The Fantastic Four" will be, Feige also shared the following positive statement about David Corenswet suited up as "Superman" and the rest of the production.

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00:00I was lucky enough to go to Cleveland last month and watch James film Superman.

00:03Oh, cool.

00:04And I know, obviously, your love for the Donners and your love for James.

00:08Yep.

00:09Have you seen anything that he's been doing over there?

00:11What are your thoughts on him and Superman?

00:12I've seen the paparazzi shots that I'm sure everybody else has seen.

00:15Yeah.

00:15And it looks great to me.

00:16Yeah.

00:17James is the best.

00:17What is your thought in terms of, like, how iron sharpens steel?

00:21You know, is it good for Marvel Studios if DC is equally competitive for you guys at the time?

00:25Yes.

00:26I've always said yes.

00:27Because, number one, I want to see great movies.

00:29And, number two, I want there to be great movies in theaters for audiences to go.

00:32And in between our movies, be reminded that going to the movies is an incredible and singular emotional activity.

00:42So the more great movies there are.

00:44Twisters this weekend is overperforming.

00:46I haven't seen it yet, but I can't wait to.

00:48So that's exciting.

00:49And then when it comes to the distinguished competition, as they say, a lot of people don't know the difference.

00:55Yeah.

00:56Somebody just said congrats on Blue Beetle to me.

00:59People don't know.

01:00People don't know.

01:01Yeah.

01:01That's very true.

01:05Very close.

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