US EditionWhy some Think the New 'Superman' Movie Is About the War in Gaza - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 15 – James Gunn's Superman depicts a fictional invasion that many viewers link to the Israel-Palestine conflict, sparking debate despite Gunn's denial of intentional political messaging.
- On July 11, 2025, the Superman film was released, depicting an invasion plot where Superman stops Boravia's assault on Jarhanpur.
- Ahead of its premiere, with May 2023 script completion, the timing of its release amid heightened Middle East tensions amplified scrutiny and political controversy.
- In the film, scenes showing attacks through a metal wall have been interpreted as parallels to Gaza Strip events, with social media users linking Boravia's leader to Netanyahu and the conflict to Israel-Hamas tensions.
- Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro said the film has nothing to do with the real conflict, sparking debate online about its political implications.
- With a $220 million, global box office debut, the Superman film reflects long-term cultural debate about immigrant identity and storytelling's influence during conflicts.
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James Gunn Said ‘Superman’ Is Not About the Middle East; It’s Still Sparking Debates From Hasan Piker, Ben Shaprio and More Political Commentators Over an Israel-Palestine Connection
James Gunn's 'Superman' has sparked an online debate about whether it reflects the war in Gaza, but the director says it's not about the Middle East.
Superman fighting for Palestine? New film draws attention as viewers find Gaza parallels
'Superman: Legacy' has ignited debate over its perceived political allegory, with many viewers interpreting the film's conflict between fictional nations Boravia and Jarhanpur as a commentary on the Israel-Palestine conflict
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