The filmmaker said the David Corenswet-led film also comes at a "particular time when people are feeling a loss of hope in other people’s goodness."

James Gunn says his upcoming Superman film, releasing July 11, is “the story of America,” portraying the hero as an immigrant searching for a better life.

In a recent interview, James Gunn described Superman as 'the story of America,' while also acknowledging that the narrative has political undertones. Read on!