Writer-director James Gunn’s “Superman” was always going to be a strange chemistry of filmmaker and material. Gunn, the mind behind “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Suicide Squad,” has reliably ...

The actor has a man-out-of-time quality that makes him surprisingly like his character. But he is hyperaware of the present expectations riding on his performance.

Where to watch: The Suicide Squad is available for streaming on HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV+ and Netflix.

James Gunn has carved out a unique legacy in the superhero genre, leaving an indelible mark on Marvel and DC with varying ...