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UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – James Gunn's Superman film presents the hero as an immigrant symbolizing kindness and social justice, sparking right-wing backlash despite $217 million opening weekend success.
- Earlier this month, James Gunn said `an immigrant` frames his new film, adding it focuses on `basic human kindness`.
- Historically, the early Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, was portrayed as a socialist figure and in a 1939 comic, shielded impoverished children.
- Kellyanne Conway objected to the supposed wokeness on Fox News, 95% of the audience ignores the disputes, and Jesse Watters joked Superman should have `MS-13` on his cape.
- Gunn’s film opened to $217 million, making it the best-ever solo Superman launch by one measure.
- Recent opinion polling indicates immigration approval is at an all-time high, with Gallup poll showing support up 15 points since 2024.
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People cross the street near billboards advertising the new Superman film in Times Square on July 9, 2025 in New York City. | Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images In a recent interview with The Times, Superman director James Gunn said that his new blockbuster tells the story of “an immigrant.” He also explained it was a story about “basic human kindness.” But that first comment — about Superman’s foreign origins — is the one that set off some pundits…
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