US EditionSuperman 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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Superman director James Gunn issued a response to the "jerks" who criticize the political themes inherent to the superhero's story, expressing his hope that seeing the movie will "make people a little nicer."Speaking with The Times of London, Gunn stressed that the story of Superman is more relevant than ever considering the ongoing political turmoil in the United States largely centered around the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.He…
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