{"id":342903,"date":"2025-07-22T08:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=390679"},"modified":"2025-07-22T08:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:45:04","slug":"james-gunn-defends-the-most-controversial-scene-of-superman-although-he-almost-removed-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/james-gunn-defends-the-most-controversial-scene-of-superman-although-he-almost-removed-it\/","title":{"rendered":"James Gunn defends the most controversial scene of Superman, although he almost removed it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid the controversy surrounding the recent Superman movie, director James Gunn has defended an unexpected scene in which the superhero saves a squirrel. <strong>Despite the criticism during test screenings, where several viewers questioned the need for this interaction, Gunn decided to keep it in the final cut of the film<\/strong>. According to the director, this scene is essential to reflect Superman&#8217;s philosophy about the importance of every life, regardless of its size.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The definition of Superman is to be everything that humanity should be<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gunn shared that during the test screenings, some audience members expressed their discontent with the moment, asking &#8220;Why the hell is he saving a squirrel?&#8221;. However, <strong>the director felt that this action encapsulated the essence of the character, who always chooses to protect the most vulnerable<\/strong>. &#8220;There was a cut where I had removed the scene, but I really missed it. Superman has to save the squirrel,&#8221; Gunn commented in an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SUPERMAN Tr\u00e1iler Final Espa\u00f1ol (2025)\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NEPP0YiHS6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movie also includes an exciting plot where Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, sends a kaiju to wreak havoc in Metropolis and distract Superman while he attempts to access the Fortress of Solitude.<strong> In the midst of the battle, Superman is shown lifting the kaiju&#8217;s foot to save a dog, before intervening to rescue the squirrel<\/strong>. These moments, although they may seem small, underscore Superman&#8217;s commitment to the defense of all life.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Superman movie now in theaters, <strong>the audience is eager to see how this new approach to the hero will resonate within the ever-changing DC universe<\/strong>. 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Despite criticism during test screenings, where several viewers questioned the need for this interaction, Gunn decided to keep it in the final cut of the film. According to the director, this scene is essential to reflect Superman&#8217;s philosophy about the importance of every life, regardless of its size. The definition of Superman is to be everything humanity should be. 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