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Gentle Superman and Punk Lois Lane in Gunn’s 2025 Reboot

Jonathan Kent’s line to Clark Kent, “You know who you are, right? Not just where you’re from,” encapsulates a core theme of James Gunn’s Superman: the hero is defined by his choices, not his origins. This approach differentiates Gunn’s 2025 portrayal from Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel (2013) under Zack Snyder. Gunn’s Superman is presented as gentle and integrated into human society, though he maintains his Fortress of Solitude. This interpretation has led some to label him “Superwoke.” Krypto the Superdog also plays a significant role, moving beyond a mere sidekick. Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane is depicted with a distinctive punk edge, a fan of The Sex Pistols. Viewers anticipating a classic Superman with traditional tights may find this 2025 version quite different from what they expect.

Justice League’s Identitarian Superman in Gunn’s Controversial Reboot

James Gunn has openly acknowledged his film’s influences. The movie’s group combat sequences evoke comparisons to Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, and even The Ultimates. The nascent Justice League features Isabela Merced, known for playing Dina in The Last of Us, as Wonder Woman; Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern; and Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific. Their dynamic is still forming. Nicholas Hoult’s portrayal of Lex Luthor draws parallels to Norman Osborn from Spider-Man. This interpretation of Superman faces internal conflict, as footage from Krypton suggests his original destiny was to conquer Earth, rather than become its savior. Gunn’s Superman grapples with his identity, stands as a symbol of American freedom, and becomes entangled in Luthor’s oppression of minorities. This characterization has led some observers to label him “identitarian” or even question his suitability as Superman.

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In other DC-related news, the movie sphere has been buzzing with unexpected twists and turns. First off, Jonathan Dubinski takes an interesting stance on the recent criticism surrounding “The Flash” in his 2025 piece, “People Love to Speak Ill Without Watching.” Published on October 18th, Dubinski explores director Andy Muschietti’s undeterred attitude towards critics and audiences alike, despite the film’s underwhelming box office performance. Muschietti believes that many critics have formed opinions without even watching the movie, attributing this trend to a lack of independent thought People Love to Speak Ill Without Watching. Meanwhile, in an unexpected turn of events, Warner Bros. has shelved Batgirl, a completed film starring Leslie Grace as the titular character. But all hope is not lost, according to Jacob Scipio who played Firefly in the film. In Sophie Laurent’s latest piece, “Batgirl Was a ‘Phenomenal’ Film” (2025-10-17), Scipio shares his disappointment and optimism about the movie’s future, shining a light on Hollywood’s unpredictable nature Batgirl Was a ‘Phenomenal’ Film. Lastly, Zack Snyder recently fueled the flames of fan debates by sharing a captivating black-and-white image of Henry Cavill as Superman on his Instagram. In ‘Zack Snyder Asserts “Henry Cavill is Superman”‘ (Players For Life, Oct 18, 2025), Ahmed Hassan explores the implications of this post, which has reignited discussions about Snyder’s potential return to the DC franchise and the possibility of Cavill reprising his iconic role, even with David Corenswet stepping into the cape for an upcoming film Zack Snyder Asserts “Henry Cavill is Superman. Join the conversation!