US EditionJames Gunn defends ‘Superman’ reboot as immigration themes critiqued
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – James Gunn emphasizes Superman's immigrant roots to highlight human kindness amid political backlash; 79% of Americans view immigration positively, a Gallup poll found.
- James Gunn, director of the upcoming 'Superman' film, defended his portrayal of the superhero as an allegory for the immigrant experience in America.
- Some right-wing commentators criticized Gunn's take as being 'woke' and called for a boycott of the film, accusing it of pushing an ideology.
- Gunn responded that he didn't have anything to say to those spreading negativity about the film and maintained that the story was about hope and goodness.
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As the “Man of Steel” has been periodically ever since his creation in 1933, Superman is once again in the spotlight following the release of his newest feature film on July 11th, 2025. James Gunn’s latest iteration of the DC Comics hero was highly anticipated by fans and did very well at the box office its opening weekend… yet, in typical fashion in today’s America, everyone’s favorite Kryptonian superhero has resultingly been the rope in a t…
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Superman fans claim film is critical of Israel
DUBAI: James Gunn’s new “Superman” film is drawing attention online for what many viewers interpret as a pointed political message. A scene showing a heavily armed military force attacking civilians across a border, where children’s lives are at risk, has sparked comparisons to the Israel-Gaza war.
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