James Gunn Receives the First-Ever IMDb "Fan Favorite Filmmaker" Award

IMDbPro MOVIEmeter data shows Superman, written, directed and produced by Gunn and slated for release on July 11, is the most anticipated movie of 2025

IMDb (www.imdb.com), 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. 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.

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James Gunn receives the first-ever IMDb "Fan Favorite Filmmaker" Award (Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for IMDb)

“This is so cool. I'm honored by this recognition from IMDb, which celebrates the connection between storytellers and fans,” said Gunn. “This is truly an award for the passionate audience members who have supported me and my films over the years. So this belongs to them. Except I'm keeping it in my office.”

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.

"IMDbPro data shows James Gunn's projects consistently drive extraordinary audience engagement," said Nikki Santoro, CEO of IMDb. “As a director, writer, producer, and studio executive, Gunn embodies the modern filmmaker. He's the ideal first recipient of our new award celebrating the connection between fans and the creators who inspire them."

The IMDb STARmeter Award program also includes “Fan Favorite,” “Breakout,” “Icon,” and “Fan Favorite Ensemble” award categories. Previous recipients of these prestigious awards over the last decade include the cast and creators of The Studio, Sydney Sweeney, Ayo Edebiri, and Peter Dinklage. Learn more about IMDb STARmeter Awards at www.imdb.com/starmeterawards.

Additional insight into trending movies, TV shows, and celebrities, with rankings updated weekly, is available to IMDbPro members throughout the year on the IMDbPro site and apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android. IMDbPro Premium membership includes the most powerful features for professionals to manage the display of information on their IMDb and IMDbPro name pages and in search results, including contact and representation information, photos, demo reels, primary professions, “Known For” credits, and much more. IMDbPro Premium members can discover other professionals with a customizable search tool that includes more than 50 filters based on experience, skills, self-identified demographic data, and more. Industry professionals can join IMDbPro Premium today at imdbpro.com.

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