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Superman Is an Immigrant: James Gunn's Political Stance Sparks Controversy

LOS ANGELES, JUL 9 – James Gunn’s Superman film portrays the hero as a symbol of kindness and immigrant experience amid political division, with $200 million budget and worldwide release on July 11, 2025.

  • Director James Gunn released a new Superman film on July 11, 2025, portraying the character as an immigrant and focusing on kindness and morality.
  • Gunn based this interpretation on Superman's original creation by Jewish immigrant creators in 1938 and anticipated political polarization over the film's themes.
  • The film stars David Corenswet and includes actor Sean Gunn, who supported the immigrant-positive message, while right-wing commentators criticized the film's political stance.
  • Gunn explained in interviews that Superman represents the American experience, portraying an immigrant who embodies qualities of compassion and decency that society has largely forgotten.
  • The controversy highlighted divisions over immigration in the U.S., with supporters seeing the film as timely, while critics rejected its political messaging and lecturing tone.
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James Gunn has launched his new DC universe with a tried and tested formula. His latest superhero film is overcrowded and doesn't really do anything with its direct political references, but at least it offers light entertainment.

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