James Gunn

James Gunn

1966-08-05 St. Louis, Missouri, USA 77 Credits

Biography

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. Dis...

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Dynamic Duo

Dynamic Duo

2028

Producer

Producing

Follow the early days of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd and explore how their friendship becomes tested by their diverging ideas for what their future sh...

Untitled The Batman Sequel

Untitled The Batman Sequel

2027

Executive Producer

Producing

Sequel to the 2022 film The Batman.

Clayface

2026

Producer

Producing

A Hollywood horror tale centering on a B-movie actor who injects himself with a substance to keep himself relevant, only to find out that he can resha...

Supergirl

Supergirl

2026

Producer

Producing

While Superman was sent to Earth and raised by incredibly loving parents, Kara was left on Krypton. For the first fourteen years of her life, Kara liv...

Superman

Superman

2025

Producer, Writer, Storyboard Artist

5.6
Producing Writing Directing

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

Locked

Locked

2025

Thanks

6.3

When Eddie breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William, a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justi...

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023

as Self - Writer / Director

6.5
Acting

Join visionary director James Gunn and superstars such as Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña as they recount how “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was conceiv...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023

as Lamb-Shank (voice)

7.9
Acting

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mi...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

2023

Writer, Director

7.9
Writing Directing

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mi...

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

2022

Executive Producer, Director, Writer

7.1
Producing Directing Writing

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

Groot's Pursuit

Groot's Pursuit

2022

as Wrist Watch Voice (voice)

7.1
Acting

Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.

Groot's Pursuit

Groot's Pursuit

2022

Executive Producer

7.1
Producing

Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.

Groot's First Steps

Groot's First Steps

2022

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

Following the events of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1,” Baby Groot is finally ready to try taking his first steps out of his pot—only to learn you h...

Groot Takes a Bath

Groot Takes a Bath

2022

Executive Producer

7.1
Producing

Everybody needs some alone time to relax and wash up, but things go quite differently when you’re a Flora Colossi toddler.

The Little Guy

The Little Guy

2022

Executive Producer

7.3
Producing

Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.

Magnum Opus

Magnum Opus

2022

Executive Producer

7.3
Producing

Groot sets out to paint a family portrait of himself and the Guardians, only to discover just how messy the artistic process can be.

DC Fandome 2021

DC Fandome 2021

2021

Acting

A global live online event uniting DC Comics creations and adaptations with fans around the globe.

The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad

2021

Writer, Director

7.5
Writing Directing

Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X...

VHS Massacre Too

VHS Massacre Too

2020

as Himself

6.0
Acting

The last stand of the American exploitation film. In a post video store era, media consolidation has led to the censorship and near death of the indep...

Mutant Blast

Mutant Blast

2019

Characters

5.9

Maria, a fearless soldier, and TS-347, a man with superhuman strength, are being pursued by a military cell responsible for scientific experiments tha...

Brightburn

Brightburn

2019

Producer

6.1
Producing

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

2019

Executive Producer

8.2
Producing

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaini...

Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War

2018

Executive Producer, Additional Dialogue

8.2
Producing

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from ...

Guardians Inferno

Guardians Inferno

2017

2.0
Acting

Music video, produced for the release of the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2.

Guardians Inferno

Guardians Inferno

2017

Writer

2.0
Writing

Music video, produced for the release of the film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

2017

Writer, Script Supervisor, Director

7.6
Writing Directing

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.

The Big Sick

The Big Sick

2017

Thanks

7.3

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a myster...

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange

2016

Additional Writing

7.4

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to de...

Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters

Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters

2016

Characters

6.0

Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD contracts a deadly new STD, The Sex Lobsters, and unknowingly spreads it around town while visiting Tromaville's best orgy spots. ...

The Belko Experiment

The Belko Experiment

2016

Writer, Producer

6.2
Writing Producing

A group of eighty American workers are locked in their office and ordered by an unknown voice to participate in a twisted game.

Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn

Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn

2014

as Self

7.5
Acting

The director and his 8-bit avatar lead you on a galactic adventure through the making of this epic movie, from vibrant concept art, elaborate makeup a...

Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy

2014

as Maskless Sakaaran

7.9
Acting

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Rona...

Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy

2014

Writer, Director

7.9
Writing Directing

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Rona...

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

2014

as Self

6.9
Acting

A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel...

Movie 43

Movie 43

2013

Director, Writer

4.6
Directing Writing

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest ...

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

2011

as Self

Acting

When it comes to producing, no one speaks with more authority than Lloyd Kaufman creator of The Toxic Avenger and founder of the longest-running indep...

Super

Super

2010

as Demonswill

6.5
Acting

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions,...

Super

Super

2010

Writer, Director

6.5
Writing Directing

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions,...

Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

2009

as Self

5.0
Acting

Legendary director Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, reveals 40 years worth of maverick cinematic know...

Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman

2009

as Himself

5.0
Acting

A portrait of legendary American film company Troma, Inc., an independent New York-based production house that has specialized in Z-films for over 30 ...

Sparky & Mikaela

Sparky & Mikaela

2008

Director, Executive Producer, Writer

5.1
Directing Producing Writing

The exploits of a Wonder Woman wannabe and a vulgar raccoon.

Humanzee!

Humanzee!

2008

as James

4.6
Acting

Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.

Humanzee!

Humanzee!

2008

Executive Producer, Director, Writer

4.6
Producing Directing Writing

Half human, half chimpanzee. 100% abomination.

Doggie Heaven

Doggie Heaven

2008

Executive Producer

5.2
Producing

The creative team behind the smash hit "Saw" films, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, tell the story of a young man who is having a dog of a day. Hes just...

We Own the Night

We Own the Night

2007

Thanks

6.7

A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.

Done the Impossible

Done the Impossible

2006

as Self

5.9
Acting

A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.

Slither

Slither

2006

as Hank (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.

Slither

Slither

2006

Director, Writer

6.5
Directing Writing

A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.

LolliLove

LolliLove

2004

as James Gunn

5.6
Acting

A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on ...

LolliLove

LolliLove

2004

Executive Producer, Writer

5.6
Producing Writing

A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on ...

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

2004

Writer, Co-Producer

6.1
Writing Producing

After solving their last mystery at Spooky Island, the Mystery Inc. gang is back in Coolsville, where they are being honored with their very own exhib...

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004

Screenplay

7.1
Writing

A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.

Tales from the Crapper

Tales from the Crapper

2004

as Himself

4.2
Acting

The Crapkeeper hosts two stories combining highbrow entertainment with kung fu action, alien adventure and vampire lesbian sex.

Melvin Goes to Dinner

Melvin Goes to Dinner

2003

as Scott

5.3
Acting

Marital infidelity, religion, a guy in heaven wearing a Wizards jersey, anal fetishes, cigarettes and schizophrenia, ghosts, and how it’s going to get...

The Man Who Invented The Moon

The Man Who Invented The Moon

2003

Co-Executive Producer

10.0
Producing

Sammy Hughes, a man who struggles to live his life after being orphaned at a young age.

The Ghouls

The Ghouls

2003

as Det. Cotton

3.2
Acting

Eric Hayes is a stringer. One notch below the lowest rung of the journalistic ladder. A video vulture preying on police chases, ambulance runs, and ra...

Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over

Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over

2003

as Riley (voice)

5.7
Acting

It's Lucky's first night away from home and it's scary... Until her kennel friends show her that a little independence can be Big Doggie Fun!

Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo

2002

Screenplay, Story

6.1
Writing

When the Mystery Inc. gang is invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that ...

Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie'

Apocalypse Soon: The Making of 'Citizen Toxie'

2002

as Self

7.6
Acting

A feature-length documentary on the making of Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

2001

as Dr. Flem Hocking

6.2
Acting

A horrific explosion creates a dimensional portal between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image, Amortville. While the Toxie is trapped in the m...

The Specials

The Specials

2000

as Minute Man

5.1
Acting

America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the gr...

The Specials

The Specials

2000

Writer, Co-Producer

5.1
Writing Producing

America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the gr...

Terror Firmer

Terror Firmer

1999

Original Story

6.1
Writing

A low-budget film crew working in New York City find themselves being preyed upon by a sexually conflicted serial killer.

Hamster PSA

Hamster PSA

1997

Writer, Director

4.6
Writing Directing

Public Service Announcement meant only for mother hamsters, warning them against eating their progeny due to the harmful effects it has on the human c...

Tromeo & Juliet

Tromeo & Juliet

1996

as Found a Peanut Father

6.0
Acting

All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's und...

Tromeo & Juliet

Tromeo & Juliet

1996

Assistant Director, Screenplay, Executive In Charge Of Production

6.0
Directing Writing

All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's und...

Coyote vs. Acme

Coyote vs. Acme

N/A

Producer, Screenstory, Screenplay

Producing Writing

After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the ...

Untitled Jurassic League Film

Untitled Jurassic League Film

N/A

Producer

Producing

An animated adaptation of the 2022 comic miniseries centered around the Justice League as dinosaurs.

The Authority

N/A

Producer

Producing

A group of antiheroes, who take matters into their own hands despite what governments advise.

The Brave and the Bold

N/A

Producer

Producing

The story of Damian Wayne, who was raised as a little murderer and assassin, and Batman's son that he didn’t know existed for the first eight to ten y...

Swamp Thing

N/A

Producer

Producing

A film set within the Chapter One: Gods and Monsters phase of the DC Universe (DCU) focusing on the titular character of Swamp Thing and explores the ...

Teen Titans

N/A

Producer

Producing

An upcoming film in the DCU based on the comic ensemble of the same name.

Constantine 2

Constantine 2

N/A

Executive Producer

Producing

The sequel to the 2005 supernatural thriller Constantine.

Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film

N/A

Producer

Producing

An upcoming team-up film centered on the villains Bane and Deathstroke.

Untitled Wonder Woman Film

N/A

Producer

Producing

A Wonder Woman film presumably set in the DC Universe.

Sgt. Rock

N/A

Producer

Producing

Follows WWII American sergeant, Frank Rock, who leads his infantry unit, Easy Company, through various battles across Europe, ultimately achieving vic...

Batman: The Brave and The Bold

Batman: The Brave and The Bold

N/A

Producer

Producing

Upcoming film in the DCU! Plot TBA.