Grant Morrison, the writer of All-Star Superman, expresses concerns about James Gunn’s film adaptation.

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David Corenswet’s debut as the Last Son of Krypton offers a fresh and spirited take on Superman that fans have been eagerly anticipating. However, one writer whose interpretation of the character influenced the upcoming 2025 film had some critiques regarding James Gunn’s vision. In a conversation with an outlet, All-Star Superman creator Grant Morrison shared his thoughts on the latest portrayal of the Man of Steel, praising it as the “best Superman movie yet,” but noting some flaws.

“It came closest to capturing what Superman feels like. I had a few issues with it,” Morrison admitted. “[James] made specific choices for dramatic reasons that were understandable, but I want to see him stop getting beaten up and start fighting back.”

Morrison also expressed concern over Clark (Corenswet) discovering his heritage, which echoed themes from Invincible by depicting Superman as sent to conquer rather than protect his new home. “I didn’t like it because I prefer Krypton as a lost utopia,” he explained. “I like the idea that something incredible existed, only to be wiped out by their own negligence. There’s something much more poignant about that.”

This narrative twist led Morrison to feel it changed Superman in an unfavorable way. “What I found almost upsetting was that Superman’s morality felt quite fragile. It seemed based on wish-fulfillment,” he said. Fortunately, it was during the film’s climax and Kal-El’s confrontation with a defeated Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) that Morrison found himself won over by Gunn’s interpretation. “They put him in a position where I was worried he might lose his way. The fact that he didn’t was refreshing to see.”

As Gunn explores this new direction, it will be intriguing to see how he develops his version of the character and his long-time adversary, especially as they may be forced to unite in Man of Tomorrow. Scheduled for release on July 9, 2027, the film will also introduce Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger.

For all the upcoming DCU stories, stay tuned for our comprehensive guide to the movies and shows hitting screens soon.