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Directed by James Gunn, Superman follows the Man of Steel as rising global tensions and personal conflicts put him under intense scrutiny. With his every move questioned, tech mogul Lex Luthor sees the perfect chance to take Superman down for good. Can fearless reporter Lois Lane and his loyal dog Krypto help him before it’s too late?

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My Thoughts

To say I’m still thinking about this is an understatement.

I’ve never been a big DCU fan—my favorite DC movies are the Christopher Nolan-directed Dark Knight trilogy. I’ve seen a handful of Superman movies and a fair share of Batman ones, but they’ve always missed the mark for me. Even Man of Steel didn’t quite hit, and I love Henry Cavill.

So when Denver told me they were making another Superman movie, I was… underwhelmed. Like, cool, another reboot. Yawn. But then I heard David Corenswet was cast as Superman, and I perked up real fast.

And y’all—this one did not disappoint.

Not only is David Corenswet Superman (and a damn good one at that), but James Gunn directs it. And the rest of the cast? Chef’s kiss. It honestly felt like the best possible casting they could’ve done.

It’s also been super cool hearing Gunn talk about the difference between the MCU and DCU. It feels like he has way more creative freedom with the DCU—and that shows in all the work he’s done the past few years. Also?? Krypto being 3D modeled after Gunn’s dog?? I’m obsessed.

But what makes this movie stand out is that it’s not just fun. It also digs into real-world issues in a meaningful way.

But what makes this movie stand out is that it’s not just fun. It also digs into real-world issues in a meaningful way.

There’s this whole layer of social commentary around immigration in the U.S. Superman—aka Clark Kent—is viewed as “lesser than” simply because he’s an alien. And during his final fight with Lex, his monologue hits. It’s such a powerful moment that highlights how immigrants are human too. They love, they fear, they hurt—being from somewhere else doesn’t make them any less worthy of life or dignity.

The movie also touches on the current war between Gaza and Palestine. I’m not gonna pretend I fully understand everything going on there, but the representation is there—and it’s important. It’s needed.

Now, a lot of people are screaming that Superman, Marvel, Star Wars, etc. are “just now getting woke,” but let’s be real: these stories have always been “woke.” You can’t separate superheroes from politics. Nor should we. The harm and destruction done purely out of hatred? It’s disgusting. And Lex Luthor is the perfect example of how jealousy and fear can spiral into something monstrous—even if it means killing hundreds just to rid the world of someone different.

Do I Recommend ‘Superman’?

Hell yes. It’s fun, it’s bold, and it opens the door to real conversations. Easily one of the best DC films I’ve ever watched. Plus, with James Gunn now leading the DCU, I’m fully locked in. You have to watch it.

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