Every James Gunn Superhero Movie & TV Show Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes Critics

James Gunn has spent the last decade shaping two blockbuster universes while jumping between big screen epics and small screen stories. His projects connect across films, specials, live action series, and now animation, with casts that follow characters from one corner of a universe to another.

Here is a handy run through of his superhero work across Marvel and DC. You will find what each title is about, who stars in it, how it fits its larger world, and where it sits in the timeline so you can line up your next watch without any guesswork.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (2023) – 82%

The story centers on Rocket’s past as the team races to stop the High Evolutionary and save their friend. Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Nebula, Mantis, Groot, and Rocket reunite with new additions that expand the cosmic roster.

James Gunn wrote and directed the closing chapter of the trilogy with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel. The film opened worldwide in premium formats and wrapped up character arcs set in motion since the first movie.

‘Superman’ (2025) – 83%

Clark Kent balances life at the Daily Planet with his role as the protector of Metropolis while facing Lex Luthor. The film introduces a fresh lineup for the DCU with David Corenswet as Clark, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex.

James Gunn serves as writer and director as part of the Gods and Monsters chapter that aligns film and television. The cast also features Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (2017) – 85%

Peter Quill meets his father Ego while the team contends with Ravagers and the Sovereign. The film brings Mantis into the group and deepens the relationship between Gamora and Nebula.

James Gunn returned to write and direct with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker, and Kurt Russell. The release continued the mixtape tradition, expanded the color rich space setting, and set up plot threads that paid off in later appearances.

‘The Suicide Squad’ (2021) – 90%

Task Force X heads to Corto Maltese to destroy a secret program and ends up battling the starfish kaiju Starro. The team includes Bloodsport, Harley Quinn, Peacemaker, Ratcatcher 2, King Shark, and Polka Dot Man.

James Gunn wrote and directed with Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena, Daniela Melchior, David Dastmalchian, and Sylvester Stallone as the voice of King Shark. The film released in theaters with a same day streaming option and later led directly to the spin off series ‘Peacemaker’.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014) – 92%

A thief, an assassin, a destroyer, a talking raccoon, and a sentient tree form a crew to keep a powerful orb away from Ronan. The movie introduces the cosmic side of the shared universe and connects to the wider saga through early appearances from key figures.

James Gunn wrote and directed with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel. The film launched a franchise that blended space adventure with a curated soundtrack and established designs that carried through future entries.

‘Peacemaker’ Season 1 (2022) – 93%

The season follows Christopher Smith as he joins an A R G U S team to stop a covert alien threat called Project Butterfly. The core cast features John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, and Chukwudi Iwuji.

James Gunn created the series for Max, wrote the full season, and directed several episodes. The production filmed in Canada, ran eight episodes, and built new characters and locations that connected back to ‘The Suicide Squad’.

‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ (2022) – 94%

Mantis and Drax visit Earth to deliver a Christmas surprise for Peter Quill with help from Kevin Bacon. The special establishes Knowhere as the team base and brings Cosmo the Spacedog into the fold.

James Gunn wrote and directed the special for Disney Plus and filmed it alongside ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’. The runtime lands under an hour with original songs performed on screen and a story set between the second and third films.

‘Creature Commandos’ (2024) – 95%

The animated series assembles Rick Flag Sr, the Bride, Eric Frankenstein, Doctor Phosphorus, G I Robot, Weasel, and Nina Mazursky for black ops missions. The lineup is designed to move between animation and live action with consistent character voices.

James Gunn wrote the season for DC Studios with Frank Grillo, David Harbour, Indira Varma, Alan Tudyk, Zoe Chao, and Sean Gunn among the cast. The show streams on Max and serves as an early building block for the new DCU timeline.

‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 (2025) – 100%

The second season continues Christopher Smith’s work with the A R G U S team while paying off events from the first run. John Cena returns in the lead with Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee back in key roles.

James Gunn oversees the season with writing across major episodes and directing duties shared during production. The series remains a Max original and links to ongoing DCU plans that synchronize stories across television and film.

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