'Superman' Director James Gunn Torches Criticisms That The Film Is 'Woke': 'It's About Kindness'

'Superman' Director Hits Back At Right-Wing Backlash Using This 1 'American Value'

James Gunn highlighted what's really at the center of the superhero movie that prompted a "SUPERWOKE" debate on Fox News.

'Superman' Director James Gunn Torches Criticisms That The Film Is 'Woke': 'It's About Kindness'

superman 2025 Superman writer and director James Gunn has addressed criticisms that the movie is “woke.” According to Gunn, the movie is simply about kindness, which he says “was” an American value. The first official entry in the new DCU franchise, Superman has proven to be both a critical and financial success, as its largely rave reviews have led to the film grossing over $400 million at the global box office in its first two weeks, despite t…

James Gunn Is Super-‘Curious’ About ‘Superwoke’ Discourse

Is it woke to be nice? ‘Superman’ director James Gunn said he is ‘curious as to what in the movie is considered woke.’ He thinks it’s about ‘kindness.’

The New Gods Captures One of the Superman Movie's Most Important Themes

Superman is a movie about kindness and the power of choosing to do the right thing, and no series captures that better than New Gods.

James Gunn reacts to 'Superman immigrant' remark backlash - Daily news Update

James Gunn gets honest about ‘Superman immigrant’ comment controversy Earlier, James Gunn sparked controversy after suggesting that Superman is an immigrant story, ahead of the film’s release. Now, he, in an interview with EW, looked back at the backlash, coming mostly from the conservative section, “I’ve heard people say it was woke, and then I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s not. I am curious as to what in the movie is considered woke.” The …