James Gunn’s Superman flies into theaters Friday July 11, and the director and cast celebrated the film’s World Premiere in Los Angeles Monday night at the TCL Chinese Theater.

Will Reeve, son of "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve, attended the premiere in Los Angeles and reflected on following in his father's footsteps.

As "Superman" soared into theaters this week, Will Reeve, son of the late actor Christopher Reeve -- who played the eponymous superhero in the 1978 film and its immediate sequels -- followed in his father's footsteps on the red carpet with a family heirloom up his sleeve to celebrate the premiere.

The movie marks the first DC film entry for Gunn since he took over the reins of Warner Bros’ superhero label with producer Peter Safran in October 2022. Other upcoming DC Studios projects include HBO’s Green Lantern series Lanterns and a Supergirl movie, due out in 2026.

Here are just a few of the first reactions pouring in for James Gunn’s Superman. #Superman soars. It's a non-stop joyride, packed with humor, action, and emotion. There's spectacle to spare, unbridled optimism,

The first reactions for 'Superman' are in. James Gunn directs the latest edition of the superhero flick, kicking off DC's superhero revamp. Initial social reactions online from press, influencers and media that have screened the film appear to be positive.