The movie has indeed been received warmly from audiences and critics alike, and there are plenty more DC films on the way, too – including Supergirl, which is coming next year. Before that, though, there's Peacemaker season 2, which arrives on August 21.

Marvel and the DC Universe are widely viewed as rivals in the movie industry. And while Marvel has largely dominated headlines and at the box office in recent years, the James Gunn-directed Superman has taken the superhero world by storm.

Superman' director James Gunn shares the inside story of making the movie and talks 'Supergirl,' 'Peacemaker' Season 2, Wonder Woman and DCU's future