James Gunn's 'Superman' reboot introduces a political dimension. The film features Superman's interview with Lois Lane and his intervention in Boravia. Lex Luthor spreads anti-Superman sentiment online.

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

To be certain, there are political themes in “Superman.” The main villain is a raging, self-centered billionaire who uses media, social and traditional, to spread lies and hatred. The secondary villain is a doddering, power-hungry elderly man with an unruly mop of hair and a flock of advisors who constantly shower him with unearned praise.

James Gunn's "Superman" launches a revamped DC movie universe with a new Man of Steel. It works on both counts, thanks to star David Corenswet.

The New Adventures of Superman,' criticized director James Gunn's new 'Superman' movie as "woke" before seeing it.

The former Superman takes issue with the director's comments about the new movie being an immigration allegory: "We know Superman is an immigrant — he's a freaking alien."

Fox News is tearing into “Superman” and director James Gunn for leaning into the hero’s pro-immigrant themes.

Early reactions to James Gunn's Superman praise its emotional tone but spark political debate over the film's immigrant themes, ahead of its July 2025 release.

Fox News personalities and commentators have pushed back on the film's messaging. In one segment, a Sky News Australia guest argued that Disney and other studios were making everything about "boring political pseudopoints.