A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
جيمس غان
جیمز گان
詹姆斯·冈恩
Birthplace:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Born:
August 5, 1966
James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In 2022, Warner Bros. Discovery hired Gunn and his longtime producer Peter Safran to become co-chairmen and co-CEOS of DC Studios. Under DC Studios, Gunn will co-produce and executive produce every film and television series under the upcoming DC Universe (DCU) media franchise alongside Safran, which will act as a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). In the DCU, he is the creator of the series Creature Commandos (2024) and the writer-director of the upcoming film Superman (2025). He also wrote and directed the web series James Gunn's PG Porn (2008–2009), the HBO Max original series Peacemaker (2022–present) and the Disney+ original special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022). Other work for which he is known include writing for the 2004 remake of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978), writing the live-action adaptation of Scooby Doo (2002), and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), writing and producing the horror-action film The Belko Experiment (2016), producing the superhero-horror film Brightburn (2019), and contributing to comedy-anthology film Movie 43 (2013) (directing the segment "Beezel") and the 2012 hack-and-slash video game Lollipop Chainsaw. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Gunn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Additional Dialogue:
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
Additional Writing:
2016 Doctor Strange
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
Assistant Director:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
2016 Doctor Strange
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
Characters:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Mutant Blast
Co-Executive Producer:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Mutant Blast
Co-Producer:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
2000 The Specials
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Mutant Blast
Director:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
2000 The Specials
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
Executive In Charge Of Production:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
2000 The Specials
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
Executive Producer:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
2000 The Specials
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
???? Constantine 2
Original Story:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
???? Constantine 2
Producer:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Screenplay:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Screenstory:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Script Supervisor:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Story:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Storyboard Artist:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Thanks:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2007 We Own the Night
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 The Big Sick
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Locked
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Writer:
1996 Tromeo & Juliet
1997 Hamster PSA
1999 Terror Firmer
2000 The Specials
2002 Scooby-Doo
2003 The Man Who Invented The Moon
2004 Dawn of the Dead
2004 LolliLove
2004 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2006 Slither
2007 We Own the Night
2008 Doggie Heaven
2008 Humanzee!
2008 Sparky & Mikaela
2010 Super
2013 Movie 43
2014 Guardians of the Galaxy
2016 Doctor Strange
2016 Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters
2016 The Belko Experiment
2017 Guardians Inferno
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 The Big Sick
2018 Avengers: Infinity War
2019 Avengers: Endgame
2019 Brightburn
2019 Mutant Blast
2021 The Suicide Squad
2022 Groot Takes a Bath
2022 Groot's First Steps
2022 Groot's Pursuit
2022 Magnum Opus
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022 The Little Guy
2023 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2025 Locked
2025 Superman
2026 Clayface
2026 Supergirl
2027 Untitled The Batman Sequel
2028 Dynamic Duo
???? Constantine 2
???? Coyote vs. Acme
???? Sgt. Rock
???? Swamp Thing
???? Teen Titans
???? The Authority
???? The Brave and the Bold
???? Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
???? Untitled Jurassic League Film
???? Untitled Wonder Woman Film
Creator:
2008 James Gunn's PG Porn
2022 Peacemaker
2024 Creature Commandos
Director:
2000 Troma's Edge TV
2008 James Gunn's PG Porn
2022 Peacemaker
2024 Creature Commandos
Executive Producer:
2000 Troma's Edge TV
2008 James Gunn's PG Porn
2022 I Am Groot
2022 Peacemaker
2024 Beast Boy: Lone Wolf
2024 Creature Commandos
2024 DC Metal Force
???? Booster Gold
???? Lanterns
???? Paradise Lost
???? Waller
Writer:
2000 Troma's Edge TV
2008 James Gunn's PG Porn
2022 I Am Groot
2022 Peacemaker
2024 Beast Boy: Lone Wolf
2024 Creature Commandos
2024 DC Metal Force
???? Booster Gold
???? Lanterns
???? Paradise Lost
???? Waller
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