HBO MaxSuperman (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO Max
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film addresses contemporary political and social issues like war, immigration, and national division through the lens of Superman as a metaphor for a "battered yet resilient America," championing universal themes of kindness, hope, and moral leadership to bridge divides rather than promoting a specific partisan ideology.
The movie incorporates diverse casting for several significant roles, including characters often depicted as white, while its narrative focuses on universal themes of resilience, hope, and the human cost of conflict, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Based on the available information, the 2025 Superman film's narrative focuses on political, social, and moral issues without explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Therefore, an assessment of LGBTQ+ portrayal cannot be made, as no depiction is indicated in the provided data.
The provided information for James Gunn's 2025 Superman film does not highlight specific details about female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. While Lois Lane is a key female character, no combat scenes matching the criteria are described.
Based on the provided information, there is no indication of any character in Superman (2025) being portrayed as a different gender than their canonically established gender. The film features traditional gender portrayals for known characters like Lois Lane.
The provided information explicitly states that there are no mentions of race-swapping or significant racial diversity changes in the casting or characters of Superman (2025), indicating traditional character portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.8
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