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PORTSIDE CULTURE

JAMES GUNN SAYS ‘SUPERMAN’ IS ABOUT AN ‘IMMIGRANT THAT CAME
FROM OTHER PLACES’ AND HOW WE’VE ‘LOST’ THE VALUE OF ‘BASIC
HUMAN KINDNESS’: ‘YES, IT’S ABOUT POLITICS’  
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Jack Dunn
July 6, 2025
Variety
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_ ‘Superman’ is the story of America,” Gunn explained. “An
immigrant that came from other places _

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In his Sunday profile with The Times of London
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the DC Studios head went deep on the themes and ideas that drive his
highly anticipated “Superman.” He explained that the superhero
epic encompasses “the story of America,” and at a basic level, is
about a man searching for a better life away from his original home.

“I mean, ‘Superman’ is the story of America,” Gunn explained.
“An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country,
but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a
value and is something we have lost.”

Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted
differently across political groups, especially considering the
current nationwide unrest around immigration. However, Gunn stands by
the ideals embedded in “Superman,” and added that he doesn’t
care if anyone takes offense.

“Yes, it plays differently, but it’s about human kindness and
obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will
take it as offensive just because it is about kindness. But screw
them,” he said.

He continued, “Yes, it’s about politics. But on another level
it’s about morality. Do you never kill no matter what — which is
what Superman believes — or do you have some balance, as Lois
believes? It’s really about their relationship and the way different
opinions on basic moral beliefs can tear two people apart.”

“Superman,” which releases July 11, stars David Corenswet as the
Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex
Luthor, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Nathan Fillion as
Green Lantern, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Isabela Merced as
Hawkgirl.

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