Superman became an American symbol during World War II and a political lightning rod, making adapting him a heavier lift than Batman.

Superman' is raking it in at the box office – and still courting controversy. Is the film 'woke'? Does it even matter? USA ...

James Gunn is flying high after the global debut of Superman brought in a $217 million opening weekend — a promising start to his and Peter Safran’s bold new era for DC Studios. While the film has ...

It’s about human kindness and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive ...

The filmmaker said the David Corenswet-led film also comes at a "particular time when people are feeling a loss of hope in other people’s goodness." ...

Gunn himself added that the movie “says basic human kindness is a value ... “Yes, it’s about politics, but on another level it’s about morality. Do you never kill no matter what – which is what ...

By the way, Superman, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Jospeh Shuster, each the son of Jewish immigrants, has always been ...

For Gunn, this means Superman is a universal story, as well as an American one of an immigrant finding his home. “It’s about kindness,” Gunn stresses, “I’m telling a story about a guy ...

New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting the character's belief in human kindness.

Torres: This is the Superman we need today: a hero to bring us all together, to whom every life has value, even those he disagrees with.

Superman" film director James Gunn responded to a question about the film not connecting as well with international audiences ...