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James Gunn defends ‘Superman’ reboot as immigration themes critiqued

UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Director James Gunn highlights Superman as an immigrant symbol promoting lost values of basic human kindness amid ongoing U.S. debates on immigration and nationalism.

  • 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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The Wrap broke the news in United States on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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