The DCU made a bold and shocking change to Jor-El in Superman (2025), which was actually set up right from the very beginning of the movie.

Superman director James Gunn has addressed the movie's controversial change to Kal-El's origin story, revealing that he turned to the comics for inspiration in changing Jor-El and Lara's motivations.

James Gunn's Superman gives a fresh take to the Kryptonian's origin story, but Smallville and comic fans might see the twist coming when it's all said and done.

James Gunn ’s Superman is full of surprises, but one of the most unexpected reveals comes in the form of Guardians of the Galaxy alum Bradley Cooper stepping into the role of Jor-El, Superman’s Kryptonian father,

James Gunn's Superman is leading the franchise on an optimistic note by presenting a hero who truly feels like a beacon of hope. This bright and beautiful film is helping Warner Bros.

James Gunn cast Bradley Cooper for an important 'Superman' cameo because he needed someone 'who could walk in the footsteps of Marlon Brando.'

James Gunn may be taking things back to the comics, but Superman already proves the DCU isn’t afraid to make big departures

James Gunn says he cast Bradley Cooper as Jor-El in Superman to follow in the footsteps of Marlon Brando’s iconic portrayal.

Director James Gunn says the Abington native did him a favor by appearing in film. They previously had worked together on Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise.

During a recent interview with Jake’s Takes (via Comic Book ), James Gunn revealed Bradley Cooper plays Jor-El in Superman. Really, Bradley’s just doing me a favor. He’s a friend. We’ve stayed in close contact since the Guardians movies, and I admire him greatly as an actor and as a director.

Superman had an entire multiverse riding on its shoulders, and the fact that it’s as popular as it is turning out to be really says it all. One of the common things that Superman is being praised for by audiences and critics alike is for how comics accurate it is,