Actor · Director

James Gunn Movies

James Gunn has appeared in 3 franchise films across Avengers and Superman, most often as Typewriting Monkeys (uncredited). The first was Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and the latest is Superman (2025), and James Gunn also directed Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) and Superman (2025).

Films
3
Directed
4
First
2014
Best known as
Typewriting Monkeys (uncredited)

James Gunn: Known For

James Gunn in Avengers Movies

Marvel cast
YearFilmRoleWorldwide box office
2014Guardians of the GalaxyMaskless Sakaaran$773 million
2014Guardians of the GalaxyDirector$773 million
2017Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Director$864 million
2023Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Lamb-Shank (voice)$846 million
2023Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Director$846 million

See every film in the Avengers series.

James Gunn in Superman Movies

Superman cast
YearFilmRoleWorldwide box office
2025SupermanTypewriting Monkeys (uncredited)$619 million
2025SupermanDirector$619 million

See every film in the Superman series.

Often On Screen With James Gunn

Facts

Franchises on Cinvibe
Avengers, Superman
Films acted in
3
Films directed
4
Best known role here
Typewriting Monkeys (uncredited) (1 film)
First franchise film
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Latest franchise film
Superman (2025)
Worldwide box office of these films
$3.10 billion

FAQs

How many Avengers movies is James Gunn in?

James Gunn appears in 2 Avengers films: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

Who does James Gunn play in Avengers?

James Gunn plays Maskless Sakaaran and Lamb-Shank (voice) in the Avengers films, first in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).

Which Avengers movies did James Gunn direct?

James Gunn directed Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

How many Superman movies is James Gunn in?

James Gunn appears in 1 Superman film: Superman (2025).

Who does James Gunn play in Superman?

James Gunn plays Typewriting Monkeys (uncredited) in the Superman films, first in Superman (2025).

Which Superman movies did James Gunn direct?

James Gunn directed Superman (2025).

Credits from TMDB. Box office from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers via each film page. Every actor, director and composer.