[theqoo] JAMES GUNN SAYS THE POOR OVERSEAS BOX OFFICE PERFORMANCE OF 'SUPERMAN' IS DUE TO ANTI-AMERICAN SENTIMENT

“Superman” is a success in the U.S. having amassed $58M this weekend, for a domestic total of $235M. It will very likely hit $350M by the end of its run.

However, internationally, it’s a different story. The film has been struggling to meet expectations, currently at $171M, with theories swirling as to why that is the case. Some believe it had to do with superhero fatigue hitting harder overseas, whereas other believe Superman to not be as popular overseas.

Gunn addressed that in an interview with Rolling Stone, but his reasoning is one I hadn’t thought of before, noting that current “anti-American sentiment” in some regions may also be affecting turnout.

He is not a big known superhero in some places like Batman is. That affects things. And it also affects things that we have a certain amount of anti-American sentiment around the world right now. It isn’t really helping us.

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source: https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/7/21/op0u88os3vilfdftcijfso1k91l8q6

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1. But personally, I found it entertaining

2. Why is the director running his mouth like that ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. James Gunn is so f*cked up, I'm not watching

4. I feel like he's trying to make it controversial so people watch it

5. It was just boring.. I enjoy watching movies but nowadays, I've never watched a movie more than twice. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It was super boring

6. Maybe we'll watch it if it's entertaining?

7. I watched Superman and it was fun ㅠㅠ Boohoo

8. I feel like people are just not interested in superheroes anymore

9. Superman is more popular than Batman no?