James Gunn Shrugs Off Snyder Fans' SUPERMAN Review Bomb Threat: “I Think We’ll Survive”
The DC Universe is heading into a new era under James Gunn’s direction, and for many fans, the upcoming Superman film represents the clean slate Warner Bros. has been desperate for.
Gunn’s vision brings a new Kal-El to the big screen, going head-to-head with Lex Luthor while also including characters like Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Mister Terrific. Early tracking numbers suggest the film could mark a major turning point for the franchise.
But not everyone’s onboard with the reboot. Some diehard fans of the now-defunct Snyderverse are still mad that the studio ditched Snyder’s vision and that they ditched Henry Cavill. And they’re not just complaining, they’re actively trying to sabotage.
On the SnyderCut subreddit, one user shared a detailed plan to tank Superman’s release: flood the internet with spoilers, leave fake negative reviews, and reserve movie tickets without ever showing up.
It’s a weak attempt, and Gunn clearly isn’t sweating it. When asked about the Reddit threat, Gunn responded on Threads, saying:
“lol I think we’ll 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.”
He’s not wrong. The supposed campaign hasn’t picked up steam, and the movie is less than a month out. Snyder loyalists may be loud online, but when it comes to real-world impact.
The irony here is that while some Snyderverse fans are still waging war, Snyder himself seems to be at peace with the current direction. He’s even posed for photos with Gunn this year, which was a moment that predictably sparked speculation about a possible return to DC.
Gunn quickly shut that down, though, clarifying they were just hanging out. “Not everything is a secret plan,” he said, just two filmmakers and longtime friends catching up.
Let’s not forget: Gunn and Snyder go way back. Their collaboration started with Dawn of the Dead in 2004. Despite what some fans might believe, there’s no animosity between them, it’s actually quite the opposite. Snyder has even offered advice to Gunn’s team about Superman’s costume design.
Those crazy fans just need to calm down. Superman is set to fly into theaters on July 11, 2025, and I doubt a little Reddit tantrum is going to hurt it.