While James Gunn’s Superman seems to have pleased many fans of the titular character, former Superman actor Dean Cain seems to have several issues with the recently released film. Cain, who portrayed the Man of Steel throughout the run of the 1993 series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,

James Gunn 's Superman just shattered a record only 18 days after the film premiered on July 11, 2025. The latest installment in the beloved franchise, led by newcomer David Corenswet, just surpassed over $292.4 million at the domestic box office per Box Office Mojo, and over $506 million worldwide.

The very American comic book hero has always faced challenges abroad. But Trump's controversial global policies and a China market that’s (largely) moved on from Hollywood tentpoles haven't helped.