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An image of the 47th president dressed as Superman is just in time for the release of a movie in which the superhero is depicted as an immigrant story.
Now that Superman is finally back in theaters, it’s time to revisit his old adventures.
The newest take on the caped hero wisely embraces his corniness.
James Gunn's Superman accomplishes the impossible task of launching the new DC Universe by embracing its comic book roots instead of trying to redefine them
His Superman would have been, per comments made at the time, his attempt at “meaningfully adding to the legacy of America’s most iconic mythic hero.” Details about the script are hard to come by—the Wall Street Journal piece runs with the idea that it would have been a period piece set during the civil rights movement—but Coates was,
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The 2025 iteration of "Superman" from director James Gunn and Warner Bros. is facing some backlash from conservative media for focusing on the superhero character's immigration status. NBC News' Steven Romo reports on the attention the movie is getting from media outlets and how it could affect the future of the studio.
The Superman origin story is practically a modern myth at this point. He rockets in from Krypton, lands in Kansas, and is the face of hope since 1938.
Some moviegoers, including critics, have watched the new Superman movie via early showings before its official release on July 11. The film, which is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as Superman, has been well-received thus far.
An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.