Hold onto your capes, Superman fans, because even the legendary Grant Morrison, the mastermind behind All-Star Superman, has some bold opinions about James Gunn’s latest take on the Man of Steel. But here’s where it gets controversial: while Morrison called it the ‘best Superman movie yet,’ he didn’t hold back on pointing out what he thinks went wrong. In a candid interview with Half the Picture, Morrison praised the film’s ability to capture the essence of Superman but admitted it wasn’t flawless. ‘It came closer than ever to feeling like Superman,’ he said, ‘but there were a few choices I just couldn’t get behind.’
One major gripe? Morrison wasn’t a fan of how often Superman got beaten up. ‘James made him too vulnerable,’ Morrison explained. ‘I get it—it’s dramatic, it’s relatable. But Superman isn’t just a guy who takes hits; he’s the guy who fights back and wins. I missed seeing that strength.’ And this is the part most people miss: Morrison also took issue with the film’s twist on Krypton’s legacy. Instead of portraying it as a lost utopia wiped out by nature’s indifference, the movie borrowed a page from Invincible, showing Krypton as a domineering civilization. ‘I prefer the poignancy of a paradise lost,’ Morrison said. ‘It’s more powerful when Krypton’s downfall is tied to its own flaws, not its ambition.’
What really rubbed Morrison the wrong way was how the film portrayed Superman’s morality. ‘It felt fragile,’ he said. ‘Like it was built on wish-fulfillment rather than something deeper.’ But here’s the silver lining: the film’s final act, particularly Kal-El’s speech to a defeated Lex Luthor (played by Nicholas Hoult), redeemed it in Morrison’s eyes. ‘I was worried he’d lose his way,’ Morrison admitted. ‘But he didn’t, and that was satisfying to see.’
Looking ahead, Gunn’s vision for Superman is set to collide with his greatest nemesis in Man of Tomorrow, hitting theaters on July 9, 2027. With Braniac (played by Lars Eidinger) joining the fray, the stakes are higher than ever. Here’s the real question: Can Gunn’s Superman truly stand the test of time, or will these creative choices divide fans further? Let’s debate it in the comments—what did you think of Gunn’s take on the Last Son of Krypton?
