After arguing over who would win in a fight, DC fans are debating which movie is better: Superman or Man of Steel?

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The DC fandom is divided

David Corenswet as Superman
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With James Gunn's Superman now in cinemas, the question that is now growing at the heart of the DC fandom was inevitable – is this new movie better than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel? Well, it depends who you ask. The fans are certainly divided, with only some trying to be diplomatic.

A recent post by ScreenTime on X has sparked the debate this week. On one side, there's Snyder's dark and gritty version of DC, with Henry Cavill playing a somber superhero unfazed by the destruction he leaves behind. On the other side, it's Gunn's colorful and luminous new movie, which sees David Corenswet claiming that "kindness is the new punk rock".

"I love both for different reasons, but Superman perfectly captures what Superman is supposed to stand for and feels like a successor to Reeve’s films. It’s whimsical, optimistic and encouraging. Gunn just nailed the character in a way we haven’t seen in decades," wrote @Nljigakulive on X.

Defenders of Gunn's Superman point at the overwhelmingly good reviews the film has received, as well as the use of colors, its faithfulness to the comic book history, and above all, its refreshing sense of humor. "Both good, but I say Superman. James Gunn’s influx of humor combined with adding Krypto as a semi-main character take it a notch above," said @BTBlitzPGH.

At the end of the day, everyone has their own opinion according to their own tastes and interests, so, as another fan said on social media, let's just agree to disagree and just enjoy. "@JamesGunn made a terrific movie @ZackSnyder made a terrific movie Fans need to remember 'comparison is the thief of joy.' Most of this Superman drama is rage-bait so people can pay the bills. Don’t feed into it. Protect your joy," argued @Motetsu3653, calling for peace.

Mireia Mullor
Mireia Mullor
Contributing Writer

Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.

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