James Gunn explained why the 'Superman' international box office success is surprising due to the 'anti-American sentiments' internationally.

James Gunn said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he remains somewhat confused over the conservative backlash that erupted before the release of “Superman.” Fox News and other right-wing outlets branded the movie “SuperWoke” after Gunn went viral for telling the Times of London that Superman is an "immigrant" and "the story of America.

During its second week in theaters, the new 2025 Superman soared passed $400 million at the global box office. However, when you break down the numbers, more than 50 percent of that is coming from the U.