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Is James Gunn’s Superman a Political Trojan Horse? Rumors Swirl About Musk-Like Lex Luthor and Ukraine Allegory

Is James Gunn’s Superman a Political Trojan Horse? Rumors Swirl About Musk-Like Lex Luthor and Ukraine Allegory

Is James Gunn’s Superman drawing political parallels to Ukraine and Elon Musk?

I’m not sure if you know this, but James Gunn — yes, James Gunn — has a movie coming out shortly. It’s about Superman, but the main takeaway here is that it’s by James Gunn. Anyway, the upcoming Superman film, directed by James Gunn and slated for release on July 11, 2025, has kicked its promotional efforts into high gear with new trailers, rumors, film clips, merchandise, and James Gunn almost everywhere you look.

One rumor in particular has stirred speculation about potential analogies to real-world figures and conflicts, particularly those involving a certain tech personality whose name rhymes with “Husk” and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine situation. These rumors, fueled by fan discussions on platforms like X, suggest that Gunn may be sneaking some subtle, real-world parallels into the film’s narrative.

Disney and Universal Join Forces to Sue Midjourney Over AI Images of Darth Vader, Elsa, Minions, and More

Disney and Universal Join Forces to Sue Midjourney Over AI Images of Darth Vader, Elsa, Minions, and More

The war over AI and intellectual property just hit hyperspace as Disney and Comcast Universal bring the hammer down on the AI company Midjourney.

In a dramatic escalation of the entertainment industry’s pushback against generative AI, Disney and Comcast’s Universal have filed a joint copyright lawsuit against the popular AI image generator Midjourney.

Pedro Pascal Wears Women’s Clothes Taken from Female Co-Star According to Dakota Johnson in Fallon Interview

Pedro Pascal Wears Women’s Clothes Taken from Female Co-Star According to Dakota Johnson in Fallon Interview

Pedro Pascal reportedly wears women’s clothes taken from his co-stars, according to a recent interview. 

Pedro Pascal has built a career playing tough, silent types—from smuggling children to safety across post-apocalyptic America to bounty hunting in a galaxy far, far away. But off-screen? His antics are starting to sound less like a Mandalorian and more like a fashion-obsessed roommate who never asks before borrowing.

Superman Movie Drops “The American Way” From Classic Mantra According to Film Threat’s Chris Gore

Superman Movie Drops “The American Way” From Classic Mantra According to Film Threat’s Chris Gore

New rumors allege that Superman will drop “The American Way” from the character’s iconic mantra. 

James Gunn’s Superman by James Gunn written and directed by James Gunn: a James Gunn movie is set for release on July 11th with approval from James Gunn. And, in case you haven’t heard, it’s been making the news lately for a variety of reasons, none of which are particularly encouraging.

OPINION: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby Mock and Laugh At Fantastic Four Source Material as Disney Clearly Learns Nothing From Rachel Zegler Disaster

OPINION: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby Mock and Laugh At Fantastic Four Source Material as Disney Clearly Learns Nothing From Rachel Zegler Disaster

In what’s becoming a troubling Hollywood tradition, yet another high-profile IP adaptation from Disney has its stars laughing at the very material they’re adapting. This time it’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where actress Vanessa Kirby revealed she and co-star Pedro Pascal shared a laugh over “outdated” portrayals of Sue Storm in classic comics.

John Wick Female-Led Spinoff Ballerina Flops in Opening Weekend Box Office as Women Skip Another “For Her” Action Film

John Wick Female-Led Spinoff Ballerina Flops in Opening Weekend Box Office as Women Skip Another “For Her” Action Film

Lionsgate may have tried to choreograph the conversation around Ballerina, its female-led John Wick spinoff, but the box office didn’t follow the studio’s lead.

After weeks of promotional build-up and early embargo controversy, the first John Wick spin-off has stumbled out of the gate with a disappointing $25 million domestic opening. That figure places Ballerina second at the box office for the week and marks the lowest debut in the Wick universe since the original film’s modest launch back in 2014.