US EditionKellyanne Conway Slams New Superman Movie as ‘Superwoke,’ Claims His Cape Has ‘MS-13’ on It
UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – Director James Gunn frames Superman as a story emphasizing immigrant roots and basic human kindness amid polarized political reactions ahead of its July 11 release.
- In a Sunday profile with The Times of London, James Gunn confirmed the upcoming Superman film will be politically charged, emphasizing immigration and human kindness.
- Drawing on Superman’s immigrant origins, DC previously called him a refugee; creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were Jewish immigrants, underscoring the character’s longstanding roots in refugee narratives.
- MAGA influencers launched a boycott against Gunn's politically charged Superman, while Fox News’s The Five panel criticized his stance; Gunn defended the film at the Los Angeles premiere.
- Ahead of the July 11 release, online reactions are largely positive, sparking widespread debate and anticipation amid political controversy.
- Gunn's $225 million Superman film aims for over $700 million globally, with themes likely resonating differently across red and blue America.
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Kellyanne Conway slams new Superman movie as ‘superwoke,’ claims his cape has ‘MS-13’ on it
Everybody’s a critic these days, but even in these divided times, James Gunn’s new Superman seems to be garnering excellent reactions online. For Kellyanne Conway, though, the movie is trying to “throw their ideology on us.” Official reviews are still embargoed, and there’s no critical consensus yet on Metacritic or Rotten Tomatoes. But if the early social media reactions are anything to go by, fans can expect something more elevated, sincere, a…
'Superman' Actor Suggests Trump Supporters Are 'Not American'
“Superman” actor Sean Gunn, brother of film director James Gunn, doubled down on his brother’s political messaging behind the upcoming blockbuster by seemingly suggesting that Trump supporters and all those opposed to mass immigration are “not American.” In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Gunn stressed that the film will be political and suggested that those who take issue with it should not buy a ticket. “”Superman is the story of Ame…
New ‘Superman’ Film Explores Politics as Director Dismisses Those Offended by Message - News Addicts
Director James Gunn has confirmed what many suspected: the upcoming Superman reboot will be packed with politics, and its core message will center on “immigration” and “human kindness.” In an interview with The Sunday Times, Gunn called the iconic hero “an immigrant that came from other places” and described Superman as a “story of America.” […] The post New ‘Superman’ Film Explores Politics as Director Dismisses Those Offended by Message appear…
Conservatives Fume, Threaten to Boycott New Superman Movie After Director Calls It ‘Political’ Story About an Immigrant
James Gunn attends “Superman” Fan Event at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England. UK. Wednesday 2nd July 2025. (Photo by James Warren/Famous Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) MAGA influencers launched a movement to boycott the new Superman movie in response to director James Gunn proclaiming the story is inherently political. Superman is set to be released on July 11. During the press tour leading up to that release, Gunn spoke to The…
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