James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, remains unconcerned about a potential review bombing campaign orchestrated by Snyderverse fans against his upcoming film, 'Superman', starring David Corenswet. A now-deleted Reddit post urged fans to “stand up and fight for SnyderVerse on July 11” by posting spoilers, leaving bad ratings on review sites, and reserving tickets without completing the purchase.
Gunn's response was characteristically brief and dismissive. When a user on Threads alerted him to the post, Gunn replied, “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.”
The r/SnyderCut subreddit moderators have since removed the offending post, stating that it violated their policies and that they do not endorse its content. They emphasized that the post had minimal engagement before its removal.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn elaborated on his perspective. “I think it’s good. I think you don’t wanna have everybody root for you,” he stated, suggesting that some opposition can be beneficial. He even cited an unnamed actor in the top five of 'Superman' who becomes upset by online negativity but acknowledged the overwhelmingly positive initial reaction to the trailer.
The planned review bomb appears to stem from the Snyderverse fans' disappointment with the direction of the DC Universe under Gunn’s leadership, particularly the departure from Zack Snyder's established vision. However, Gunn's confident response suggests that he believes the film's quality and broader appeal will outweigh any negative impact from a small group of detractors. 'Superman', starring David Corenswet, is slated to introduce a new era for the iconic superhero.
The Future of Superman
The release of 'Superman' will be a pivotal moment for the DC Universe. James Gunn is betting big that his vision for the character, and the wider universe, will resonate with audiences, regardless of any attempts at online sabotage.