James Gunn has officially joined the chorus of action die-hards hyping up Kenji Tanigaki’s latest film, calling The Furious proof that the director is one of the best action filmmakers working. Coming from the co-head of DC Studios and a filmmaker known for staging wild set pieces in Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, that kind of praise lands with extra weight.

Gunn even admitted he did not think Tanigaki could top his previous film, Walled In, a cult favorite among action fans, but says this new outing does exactly that.

Taking to X, James Gunn wrote that he “didn’t think Kenji Tanigaki could outdo himself after the spectacular Walled In, but man, The Furious really showed him as one of the best action filmmakers working,” adding, “We all loved it!”

That lines up with early critical buzz: reviews have called The Furious a non‑stop fight-fest and one of the year’s standout martial‑arts films, with some sites even touting a near‑perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and labeling it a serious best‑of‑2026 contender.

Directed by Kenji Tanigaki and released by Lionsgate, The Furious centers on Wang Wei, a mute handyman and single father played by Xie Miao. When his young daughter is kidnapped by a human‑trafficking syndicate, and the corrupt local police refuse to help, he launches a brutal rescue mission. The film becomes a relentless gauntlet of hallway brawls, bone‑crunching hand‑to‑hand combat, and tightly staged set‑pieces that critics say are built on clear geography and punishing physicality.

The cast also includes Yang Enyou as Wei’s daughter, plus genre favorites Yayan Ruhian and Jija Yanin in scene‑stealing roles that further cement its pan‑Asian action pedigree. Combined with Tanigaki’s reputation from Raging Fire and Walled In, it is easy to see why a filmmaker like Gunn would champion The Furious as essential viewing for anyone who cares about where modern action cinema is headed.

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That same eye for spectacle now carries over into how Gunn is shaping the visual identity of Superman.

DC has revealed a new image of Superman soaring through deep space, offering a full look at the character in motion beyond Earth. David Corenswet’s version is shown flying with purpose, accompanied by Krypto, creating an imagery of Superman that feels lifted from a comic panel. It marks a shift from earlier glimpses that kept the character grounded.

The presentation, designed like a collectible stamp, highlights Superman in his familiar suit as he cuts through space. This is the first time this version has been shown, fully embracing the cosmic side of the character. For fans, it reinforces the idea that this iteration will explore more than just Earth-bound heroics.

The imagery also connects to a long cinematic tradition. From Christopher Reeve to Brandon Routh and Henry Cavill, Superman’s presence in space has often symbolized both power and isolation. This new take places Corenswet within that lineage while setting the tone for what lies ahead.

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What are you more excited about right now: the action spectacle of The Furious or the expanding cosmic vision of Superman? Let us know in the comments.