Hollywood’s renowned director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn posted a nostalgic update on Thanksgiving Day, featuring the very first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float of Superman from 1940. The black-and-white photo shows a gigantic Superman balloon soaring above the streets of New York, with vintage billboards in the background advertising “Planters Peanuts,” “Coca-Cola,” and “Loew’s,” perfectly capturing the charm of that era.
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In his post on X (formerly Twitter), James Gunn wrote: “The first Superman float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1940. Today I’m thankful for all the fans who have supported DC Studios over the past three years. The work itself is fun: crafting new stories with the world’s most iconic characters, but your love, support, laughter, and insights make it even better. Thank you!! ❤️”
Posted on November 27 (Thanksgiving Day in the US), the tweet has already garnered over 26,000 views, 13,000 likes, and 1,300 reposts. Fans flooded the replies with heartfelt and humorous reactions. One user wrote, “Happy Thanksgiving, James Gunn” alongside a cute Superman image, while another said, “Thanks for saving DC; Zack Snyder ruined it.” Some jokingly suggested that next year Krypto (Superman’s dog) should be shown pulling the float.
A few critics chimed in as well. One commented, “DC has existed for more than just the last three years; I’d love to forget those.” Another left a funny reply saying “This is hideous” with an animated GIF. Overall, the post stirred deep nostalgia among fans for Superman, especially with DC’s new Superman film set to release in 2025.
James Gunn, best known for blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, has spent the last three years rebooting the DC Universe. His upcoming film Superman (starring David Corenswet in the lead role) is one of the most anticipated releases of next year.
The post not only ties into the Thanksgiving tradition but also celebrates Superman’s 85-year legacy. Are you a Superman fan too? Let us know in the comments!
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First Superman float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, 1940. Today I'm grateful for all the fans out there who have supported all of us at DC Studios over the past three years (!) This job is fun in and of itself, telling new stories with some of the world's most iconic… pic.twitter.com/3tTUsd86jX
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) November 27, 2025

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