James Gunn Blames Anti-American Sentiment for Weak Superman Performance Outside US

James Gunn Attributes Global Superman Box Office Dip to Anti-American Sentiment and Lower Popularity Abroad

The latest Superman film, directed by James Gunn, shows a noticeable difference in earnings between the U.S. and international markets. After its second weekend, the movie grossed $406.8 million worldwide, with North American cinemas contributing $236 million and international markets accounting for $171 million. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn acknowledged this disparity but noted that international figures are still growing, driven by strong performances in countries like Brazil and the U.K. Gunn attributes this difference to two primary factors: Superman’s lower popularity outside the U.S. compared to characters like Batman, and the prevailing global perception of the U.S. He explained that global anti-American sentiment may impact support for a character so deeply connected to American culture. Although Gunn did not provide specific examples, his comments coincided with a period when U.S. internal policies, including border restrictions and economic impacts, have been prominent topics internationally.

James Gunn’s Optimism on Superman Box Office Despite Global Dip and Domestic Performance Debate

Despite its current performance, James Gunn remains optimistic about the film’s long-term success, viewing it as the foundational step for a significant project he is producing with Peter Safran at DC Studios. He dismisses rumors that the film needed to earn $700 million to be deemed a success, characterizing such figures as “total nonsense.” Warner Bros. will release final figures for the Superman film’s earnings in future reports.

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