Superman director James Gunn recently opened up about how the hero finds himself embroiled in political controversy after he interferes in a skirmish between two warring countries. This action is taken as Superman acting on behalf of the United States,

James Gunn has said his Superman is the story of an “immigrant that came from other places” and of “basic human kindness”. The DC Studios co-CEO explained the themes of his forthcoming film Superman in a new profile and the inherent political nature of the superhero.