Overview

• On July 14 Mike Francesa described the James Gunn-directed Superman film as “pure torture” and the “worst thing I’ve ever seen” during his podcast.
• He blasted the movie’s political undertones as “about as subtle as a jackhammer,” arguing that it prioritized statements over entertainment.
• Francesa complained that Superman spends much of the film “getting the crap beat out of him,” contradicting nostalgic expectations of heroic spectacle.
• He even mocked the inclusion and treatment of a Superdog character and said he would demand “major, major cash” before watching it again.
• Francesa’s scathing critique has since circulated widely online, underscoring broader fan skepticism toward political messaging in superhero films and prompting questions about DC Studios’ response.