Audiences are said to be tired of superheroes. But Warner’s new Superman launch suggests there’s life in the genre yet if you know how to sell it.

While Superman is taking his lumps throughout the superhero movie, The Green Lantern, played wonderfully by Nathan Fillion, walks through disasters and battles with nary a scratch. He is unflappable and seemingly untouchable by any of the many enemies he faces throughout the movie. He’s even cocky about it.

James Gunn is opening up about the big twist featured in Superman. DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures’ Superman is now playing in United States theaters and IMAX. Written and directed by Gunn, the movie stars David Corenswet as the titular superhero,