Overview

• The reboot opened to a $125 million weekend in North America, outpacing industry expectations and marking a commercial triumph.
• Fox News hosts and conservative commentators have criticized the film’s pro-immigrant themes as overly “woke” and lecturing.
• Audience reception remains strong with high scores and praise from Palestinian activists for its allegorical nods to modern conflicts.
• James Gunn has emphasized that Superman’s core identity is rooted in empathy and nonviolent intervention, reflecting his immigrant origins.
• DC Studios is set to expand the universe with spin-offs like Supergirl as the movie’s real-world parallels continue to inspire discussion.