James Gunn Responds to Snyder Fan Urging Spoilers and Review Bombing of Superman
- James Gunn addressed an online effort by Zack Snyder supporters encouraging fans to leave negative reviews and spoilers for the Superman film scheduled to premiere on July 11, 2025.
- The campaign arose amid the transition from Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe to Gunn's new DC Universe, which has drawn backlash from a vocal Snyder fanbase.
- Gunn confirmed he consulted Snyder about Superman's new suit design, including the question of adding red trunks, and stated there are no hard feelings between them.
- Despite the negative movement, Gunn said, "I think we will survive," noting only about eight people follow the call to sabotage and the trailer received 97 to 98% positive reactions.
- This controversy highlights tensions between fan factions but Gunn remains confident the Superman film and the new DC Universe will succeed without being derailed by online negativity.
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James Gunn Responds to SnyderVerse Fan Sabotage Campaign Against Superman
A now-deleted Reddit post by a Snyderverse fan urging sabotage of the upcoming Superman film has prompted a direct response from DC Studios co-head and director James Gunn. The post, which appeared briefly on the r/SnyderCut subreddit, called on SnyderVerse supporters to disrupt the film’s opening through coordinated spoilers, negative reviews, and manipulation of ticketing systems. James Gunn dismissed the Snyderverse campaign, expressing confi…
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