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New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting the character's belief in human kindness.
To be certain, there are political themes in “Superman.” The main villain is a raging, self-centered billionaire who uses media, social and traditional, to spread lies and hatred. The secondary villain is a doddering, power-hungry elderly man with an unruly mop of hair and a flock of advisors who constantly shower him with unearned praise.
The former Superman takes issue with the director's comments about the new movie being an immigration allegory: "We know Superman is an immigrant — he's a freaking alien."
James Gunn's "Superman" launches a revamped DC movie universe with a new Man of Steel. It works on both counts, thanks to star David Corenswet.
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Straight Arrow News on MSNJames Gunn defends ‘Superman' reboot as immigration themes critiquedFox News personalities and commentators have pushed back on the film's messaging. In one segment, a Sky News Australia guest argued that Disney and other studios were making everything about "boring political pseudopoints.
Fox News is tearing into “Superman” and director James Gunn for leaning into the hero’s pro-immigrant themes.
As a first look at one of the Superman SteelBooks has been revealed long before its home entertainment release, James Gunn has raised eyebrows with comments about Superman being a political
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The Independent on MSNJames Gunn confirms Superman is about an ‘immigrant’: ‘Yes, it’s about politics’Gunn shared previously how adopting his own rescue dog shaped the script for Superman. “When I first adopted Ozu, I was starting to write the Superman script,” said Gunn. “O
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Early reactions to James Gunn's Superman praise its emotional tone but spark political debate over the film's immigrant themes, ahead of its July 2025 release.