Staff Reports
James Gunn’s controversial comments calling Superman “a migrant” and attacking MAGA supporters have sparked outrage. These statements risk alienating conservative moviegoers who drive box office success. Recent projections already show Superman’s opening weekend earnings dropping from $175 million to as low as $130 million.
Competition from films like Fantastic Four adds pressure. Superman’s two-week head start offers little advantage now, with Fantastic Four tracking closely at $125-$155 million opening projections. This tightening race comes amid Gunn’s divisive rhetoric.
Superman’s domestic total projections plummeted nearly 10% to $358-$457 million. While some analysts hoped for $1 billion, Gunn’s political attacks on half of America make that impossible. Patriot audiences won’t fund Hollywood lectures.
The crowded July schedule worsens concerns. Moviegoers must choose between Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Smurfs all releasing within weeks. Families may skip Superman entirely after Gunn’s “you’re not American” remarks.
Marvel’s Fantastic Four benefits from Superman’s missteps. Its steady $277-$395 million domestic projection shows audiences prefer superheroes without political attacks. Families want entertainment, not activism.
Gunn’s migrant comparison ignores Superman’s story. Superman represents truth and justice, not open borders. His Kansas upbringing embodies American values. Gunn twisted this legacy to insult patriots.
Conservative viewers dominate blockbuster audiences. Alienating them guarantees financial damage. Superman’s falling numbers prove Americans reject Hollywood’s anti-MAGA messaging.
This controversy confirms Hollywood’s disconnect from real Americans. Gunn’s insults will cost Warner Bros. millions. Moviegoers should support films respecting our values. Superman’s box office failure becomes inevitable.
