Why does Superman walk less well abroad than in the United States? James Gunn has an idea

According to the filmmaker, the “anti-American feeling” harms the international box-office of his film.

If the last Superman was a phenomenal success to UNITED STATES – with $ 490 million in revenue To date -it cannot be said that the film in the DC universe received the same welcome everywhere. The screenwriter and director James Gunn shared his theories on the subject.

“” “Superman is not known everywhere. It is not a superhero as well known as Batman either. This has consequences”He replied to Rolling Stone After he was asked why superhero films did not seem to seduce the international public as well as Imple. He adds:

“” “And current anti-American feeling also has consequences. It doesn’t really help us”.

Superman still flies at the top of the US box office

The superhero film, with David Corenswet in the role of “The steel man”Flee at the top of the box office from its second operating weekend. In addition to its formidable national recipes, Superman collected 200 million dollars internationallyagainst 290 million in North America, according to Boxofficemojo.com.

The administration of the president Donald Trump has turned the world’s order upside down. Last month, the Pew Research Center noted that US public opinion had generally deteriorated during its second term. However, its impact on the choices of spectators remains uncertain. James Gunn retains his optimism and explains:

“” “Our results are undoubtedly better at the national level than internationally, but the international is also up and we record excellent results on weekdays. “

“” “Wordmade is therefore very positive, here as elsewhere, and that’s what we absolutely had to do. At the same time, some countries record excellent results: Brazil and the United Kingdom in particular. “