US Edition
US Right-Wingers Fear Superman’s Woke Ideology. Trust Me, They’ll Be Grand
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 Superman 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 in a 1939 comic depicting him shielding impoverished children.
- Kellyanne Conway objected to the supposed wokeness on Fox News, and Jesse Watters joked Superman should have `MS-13` on his cape.
- Opening weekend revenue of $217 million made it the best-ever solo Superman launch by one measure.
- A recent Gallup poll shows 79% of Americans say immigration is a `good thing`, up 15 points since 2024.
21 Articles
21 Articles
James Gunn Denies ‘Superman’ Is 'Woke' — Points to Anti-American Sentiment as Reason for Overseas Box Office Struggles
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, James Gunn, the director behind the DC Universe reboot and the newly released Superman, has attributed the film's softer-than-expected international performance to rising anti-American sentiment worldwide. The movie, which stars David Corenswet as the titular hero, has soared domestically but struggled to capture the same enthusiasm abroad, sparking debates about geopolitics, cultural icons, and Hollywoo…
'Rewrite history': Analyst reveals 'deeply sinister' reason for MAGA's latest 'tantrum'
Although James Gunn's new "Superman" movie is performing well at the box office, many right-wing media outlets are attacking it as "woke." The film touches on immigration, much to the chagrin of Fox News and others.In an biting article published on July 21, Salon's Amanda Marcotte argues that right-wing media attacks on Gunn's film aren't just silly, but underscore their troubling view of the world."Every time there's a pop cultural phenomenon —…
Why Are Right-Wing Trolls Bashing <em>Superman</em>?
The new Superman is a solid, kid-friendly movie with healthy, old-school values. That wouldn’t seem to merit comment, except that the Very Online right has bizarrely attacked this movie as “woke.” As a guy who thinks old-school values matter for kids, that riled me up. Giancarlo Sopo aptly captured the situation at National Review, observing: [FOX News host] Jesse Watters assured viewers that the Man of Steel now sports “MS-13” on his cape. Mea…
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN A baby boy arrives in the United States from a troubled home. A Kansas family raises him. And he struggles to balance two identities. Comics, TV shows, and movies have repeatedly chronicled these details of Superman's story over the past 87 years. But the director of the latest film adaptation drew criticism by stating something that has been said many times before: Superman is an immigrant. “Superman is the story o…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
