Overview

• The debate began when a viral tweet claimed Cavill’s Superman would wipe the floor with Corenswet’s, prompting fans to argue over a hypothetical showdown
• Supporters of Corenswet’s hero point to feats such as escaping a black hole while injured and rescuing civilians with super breath
• Cavill defenders counter that his Man of Steel Superman already overcame the Phantom Zone, a dimension described like a black hole
• Fans have shifted focus from power matchups to film preferences, praising Gunn’s optimistic, comic-accurate tone and Snyder’s emotional depth and epic scope
• Several prominent voices on X are urging civility, warning that rage-bait comparisons can undermine enjoyment of both Superman movies