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'Superman' Stumbles Overseas as 'Anti-American Sentiment' Bites
21 Jul
Summary
- 'Superman' not as popular as Batman in some international markets
- 'Anti-American sentiment' around the world affecting the film's performance
- Despite lower international numbers, the film is still a domestic hit
The new 'Superman' movie, directed and written by James Gunn, is facing challenges at the international box office, according to the DC Studios co-CEO. In a recent interview, Gunn explained that the Kryptonian superhero is not as well-known or popular as characters like Batman in some overseas markets, which is affecting the film's performance.
Additionally, Gunn believes that the current 'anti-American sentiment' around the world is also contributing to the movie's lower international numbers. Despite these challenges, Gunn remains optimistic, stating that the film's strong domestic performance is just the beginning of the plan he and co-CEO Peter Safran have been working on for the past three years.
While Gunn did not specify the exact causes of the 'anti-American sentiment,' it is likely related to recent geopolitical tensions and diplomatic issues involving the United States. Nonetheless, the 'Superman' movie is still considered a hit, having topped the box office in its second week and on track for a domestic run of around $350 million and a global total of approximately $600 million.
