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.

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.

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

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.

James Gunn ’s Superman has been praised for staying true to the heart of the character, but one big twist has fans divided, and that it that Jor-El’s motives aren’t as noble as we’re used to. In the film,

This article contains minor spoilers for “Superman,” in theaters now. James Gunn has high praise for Bradley Cooper, which is why he needed him for a very important cameo in “Superman.” In the opening moments of the DC tentpole,

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

The DC universe’s answer to Fox News accuses Superman of taking a “secret harem,” infiltrating humanity in an attempt to rule them. This vision of Superman’s origins also lends itself to a Jewish gloss — one favored by white nationalists.

James Gunn's Superman made a fundamental change to Clark Kent's core lore. Here's what it means for the future of the DCU.

Kal-El is indeed a great immigrant, but as James Gunn’s movie paints him, we’re just lucky he’s one of the good ones.