IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today presented its first-ever “Fan Favorite Filmmaker” Award to James Gunn.
Celebrating the Vision of James Gunn
This new category reflects the growing interest of global audiences in the visionaries behind the camera, expanding the prestigious IMDb STARmeter Award program to celebrate the creators who shape entertainment. The award is determined by IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rankings, which track page views from the global audience of hundreds of millions on IMDb. These rankings provide unique insights into audience interests and industry trends, supporting filmmakers throughout their careers.
IMDbPro MOVIEmeter data shows Superman, written, directed and produced by Gunn, is the most anticipated movie of 2025. Gunn’s work also includes Peacemaker, Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Suicide Squad (the #2 most popular movie of 2021 on IMDb). As co-CEO and Chairman of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, Gunn pioneers the next generation of DC entertainment, including upcoming projects Supergirl and Lanterns.