Gunn's Superman Reboot Faces Mixed Fan Response

James Gunn's rebooted 'Superman' film stars David Corenswet as a hopeful, optimistic Man of Steel, and subtly sets up future DC Universe stories, including Peacemaker season 2. The movie skips the traditional origin story and instead places Superman in a world already populated by metahumans, with Lex Luthor deploying dimension-bending technology as a major threat. Corenswet's performance has been widely praised for bringing new vitality and emotional depth to the character, while Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane adds to the film's fresh chemistry. Critics highlight the film's emotional resonance and visual spectacle, contrasting it with previous darker versions. However, some fans loyal to Zack Snyder's interpretation have organized online campaigns to undermine the film's box office performance. Corenswet has responded by emphasizing Superman's ability to thrive through reinvention rather than repetition.