James Gunn Responds to SUPERMAN’s Controversial Origin Change After Fan Backlash

James Gunn’s Superman has sparked debate among fans due to a controversial twist revealing Jor-El’s intentions for Kal-El to conquer Earth rather than simply save him. In a recent interview, Gunn defended this change, asserting it maintains Superman’s core values while allowing for fresh storytelling, and highlighted Bradley Cooper’s performance as Jor-El, emphasizing the character’s stature.

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James Gunn’s new Superman movie changes Jor-El’s reason for sending Kal-El to Earth, making it more complicated and causing mixed feelings among fans, but Gunn believes it still respects Superman’s true character.

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