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Superman, James Gunn and Anti-Americanism

James Gunn Claims “Anti-American Sentiment” And Unfamiliarity With The Character Are Reasons ‘Superman’ Isn’t Taking Off Overseas
Superman' director James Gunn thinks the film's international box office is hurt by perception of USA abroad, despite contrary evidence.
Superman: Mr. Terrific and James Gunn’s Approach to Black Characters
In Superman, James Gunn and Edi Gathegi do not reimagine Mr. Terrific. They restore him. It fits the pattern of how Gunn approaches his Black characters with nuance and complexity.
James Gunn Says ‘Superman’ International Box Office Success Is Surprising Due to the ‘Anti-American Sentiment Around the World Right Now’
James Gunn explained why the 'Superman' international box office success is surprising due to the 'anti-American sentiments' internationally.
James Gunn says Superman "is not a big known superhero in some places, like Batman," which might explain why the movie is underperforming overseas
While Superman got off to an excellent start in the US, overseas, the movie hasn't soared to quite the same heights. At the time of writing, the DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters movie has grossed around $236.
James Gunn Doesn't Get How ‘Superman' Is ‘Considered Woke' and Says ‘Anti-American Sentiment Around the World' Isn't ‘Helping Us' at Global Box Office
James Gunn said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he remains somewhat confused over the conservative backlash that erupted before the release of “Superman.” Fox News and other right-wing outlets branded the movie “SuperWoke” after Gunn went viral for telling the Times of London that Superman is an "immigrant" and "the story of America.
Superman director James Gunn says 'anti-American sentiment' is harming Hollywood films overseas
James Gunn, DCU boss and Superman director, has shared his take on why many Hollywood films are underperforming outside North America.
James Gunn Thinks He Knows Why 'Superman' Is Underperforming Internationally: 'A Certain Amount of Anti-American Sentiment Around the World'
James Gunn has a theory for why "Superman" may not be performing as well at the international box office as it is domestically. In an interview with Rolling Stones published Sunday, the "Superman" writer and director explained that while the Kryptonian is not as popular a character as someone like Batman is in overseas market,
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Superman’s James Gunn on Why Supergirl Didn’t Tell Kal-El About Jor-El’s Message
James Gunn recently shared why Supergirl didn’t tell the truth about Kal-El’s parents’ message to him in Superman. Released ...
‘Superman’ Secrets Revealed: The James Gunn Spoiler Interview
Superman' director James Gunn shares the inside story of making the movie and talks 'Supergirl,' 'Peacemaker' Season 2, ...
James Gunn says Superman's most shocking death was originally even darker: "Lex looks down and sees the blood is about to get on his shoes"
Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor does some pretty villainous stuff in James Gunn's Superman, from starting a global smear campaign ...
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James Gunn Finally Addresses Henry Cavill’s Exit From Superman – “It Was Really Unfair”
Superman (Henry Cavill) breaks the ice with Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) in Black Adam (2022), Warner Bros. Pictures. It was ...
James Gunn recalls booting Henry Cavill from Superman role: 'Poor guy'
James Gunn is looking back on the "terrible" experience of telling Henry Cavill he was being replaced as Superman by David ...
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Superman: Director James Gunn refused to cut the squirrel scene
Director James Gunn has revealed he refused to cut Superman's squirrel scene even though it left test audiences baffled.
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SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Reveals Bloody Scene That Didn't Make The Cut: "This Is Too Dark”
Superman director James Gunn has revealed details on one scene from the DCU reboot that he felt the need to cut (well, trim) ...
James Gunn Says it Was ‘Terrible’ Telling Henry Cavill He Was Replaced as Superman: ‘That Was Really Unfortunate’
“That was really unfortunate,” Gunn continued. “So Peter and I [thought] the right thing to do was to sit down with [Cavill] ...
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Former Superman Brandon Routh Praises James Gunn’s DCU Reboot & David Corenswet
James Gunn‘s Superman reboot starring David Corenswet just received some major praise from a former Man of Steel. In 2006, ...