US EditionSuperman An Immigrant? Superhero Actor Says Warner Bros. Film Is Woke, Issues Box Office Warning - Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD)
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Dean Cain argues James Gunn's immigrant label for Superman politicizes the character and could impact the film's box office, sparking conservative media criticism.
- Warner Bros. is releasing the Superman reboot directed by James Gunn on July 11, 2025, in theaters worldwide.
- Gunn framed Superman as an immigrant symbol representing basic human kindness, describing the film as "the story of America."
- Former Superman actor Dean Cain expressed reservations, criticizing Gunn's immigrant framing as too "woke" and potentially harmful to box office results.
- The film had an $225 million production budget and holds an 82% critic rating with early audience scores of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Cain’s warnings and conservative media reactions highlight cultural divisions that may affect the film’s commercial success and public reception.
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