Fox host accuses Superman director James Gunn of creating ‘moat of woke’

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9 Jul 2025 • 12:32 AM MYT
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  • Director James Gunn's new Superman film, described as being about an immigrant and human kindness, has ignited outrage among right-wing commentators and Fox News.
  • Fox News personality Greg Gutfeld, labelled the movie “woke” and criticised its “pro-immigrant themes”, saying Gunn was “creating a moat of woke”.
  • Gunn explained that the film delves into morality and Superman's established origin as an otherworldly refugee, a concept consistent with DC Comics and the immigrant background of his creators.
  • Right-wing figures, including a person who was an aide to Trump, urged boycotts, claiming the film was “woke” and overly ideological.
  • The film's cast and crew, notably Gunn's brother Sean, defended the themes, asserting that supporting immigrants aligns with American values.

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