Age: 59
male
James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn and his longtime producer, Peter Safran, to serve as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios. Under DC Studios, Gunn co-produced and executive produced every film and television series in the DC Universe (DCU) media franchise alongside Safran, which serves as a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). In the DCU, he created the series Creature Commandos (2024) and wrote and directed the film Superman (2025). He also wrote and directed the web series James Gunn's PG Porn (2008–2009), the HBO Max original series Peacemaker (2022–2025) and the Disney+ original special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). Other work for which he is known include writing for the 2004 remake of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978), writing the live-action adaptation of Scooby Doo (2002), and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), writing and producing the horror-action film The Belko Experiment (2016), producing the superhero-horror film Brightburn (2019), and contributing to comedy-anthology film Movie 43 (2013) (directing the segment "Beezel") and the 2012 hack-and-slash video game Lollipop Chainsaw. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Gunn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Hal Jordan and John Stewart, two of Earth’s Green Lanterns, are tasked with defending the universe. Their styles clash—Hal is bold and reckless, while John is disciplined and tactical. Despite their differences, they must unite when Sinestro, a former Lantern, goes rogue. Sinestro revives the Manhunters, ancient robotic enforcers that once served the Guardians before turning against them. Now under Sinestro’s control, the Manhunters unleash chaos across the galaxy. Hal and John, struggling with trust, embark on a mission that spans several planets, encountering dangerous worlds and allies alike. While Hal battles his own fear of inadequacy, John carries the weight of responsibility from his military past. Their journey leads them to Sinestro’s stronghold, where a fierce battle erupts against the Manhunters. The duo’s newfound teamwork proves vital as they manage to stop the Manhunters and thwart Sinestro’s immediate plans, but the rogue escapes, vowing to return stronger. Hal and John return to Oa, their respect for each other solidified, but the looming threat of Sinestro remains. The Green Lantern Corps stands ready for the next challenge. Post Credits: On a distant, fiery planet, Sinestro kneels before Darkseid. The dark ruler accepts his allegiance, declaring his intent to conquer the universe, setting the stage for an impending cosmic war.
