James Gunn’s Backtracks on Jor-El In Superman Digital Release?

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It’s possible that James Gunn changed his stance on Jor-El following the digital release of the Superman film, which was made accessible starting from Friday.

As a devoted admirer, I found it intriguing how writer Gunn reimagined Jor-El in an unexpected twist. Instead of the traditional Kryptonian father figure we know, he transformed him into a Viltrumite – a character type reminiscent of “Invincible,” portraying Superman’s dad as a villain rather than a hero.

The film leaves no doubt that the footage is authentic, as both Lex and Mister Terrific affirm this.

Later on, Gunn openly expressed to fans during an interview after his release, “I’m sorry to say, they’re out of luck!” – A bit less pleasant, but coming from a studio head.

Jor-El backlash

As I’ve reviewed, no one appeared to enjoy the scene in question. Not even Kevin Smith, who usually appreciates everything, was fond of what Gunn did with Jor-El. The Superman movie directed by Gunn failed internationally. During Comic-Con, it seems no one appreciated that particular scene. Furthermore, it is known that Asians strongly disliked the way Gunn handled the kaiju scene and Jor-El. This portrayal was perceived as suggesting that families of immigrants are evil, which offended many and left them feeling insulted personally.

Well, with the digital release of Superman, James Gunn may have changed things with Jor-El.

Gunn fixes Jor-El?

Keen-eyed viewers noticed this detail, suggesting that it might indicate that Lex manipulated the news article from The Daily Planet, which appears to state: “Lexter Luthor orchestrated the fabricated images of Superman’s parents’ message alleging that…

So if this sticks, Gunn is making things right.

Superman is now out on digital.

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2025-08-16 04:01