Since James Gunn took the reins of the new DC Universe (DCU), replacing Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe (DCEU), a vocal faction of Snyder loyalists has campaigned against the reboot—including targeting Gunn’s upcoming Superman film.
The latest backlash came when a Snyder fan posted on Reddit, urging others to spoil and review bomb Superman, which hits theaters on July 11, 2025. The post caught Gunn’s attention, and he responded with a dismissive yet humorous retort:
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“Lol I think we will survive. I’m not sure the eight people that listen to that guy (I’m going to go out on a limb and guess it’s a guy) are going to impact the course of events.”
Gunn’s reply quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions. Many fans rallied behind him, condemning the toxic behavior. One user wrote, “James and Zack are friends. I loved Snyder’s films, and I’ll probably love Gunn’s too.” Another added, “As a Snyder fan, this is just sad. Let people enjoy the movie—we had our time with the DCEU.” A third pointed out, “Most Snyder fanboys aren’t even comic book fans—they just hate when others like something they don’t.”
Despite the online noise, Superman—starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult—remains on track for a strong box office debut. It follows the DCU’s animated Creature Commandos and precedes other highly anticipated projects like Peacemaker Season 2, Lanterns, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Gunn’s confident response, along with widespread fan support, suggests that online trolling won’t dampen excitement for the DCU’s fresh start.
