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."

When “Superman” aka the Man of Steel aka Clark Kent returns this week, it’s hardly the familiar legend your parents knew.

With just a few days to go for James Gunn's Superman to hit theatres worldwide, the noted filmmaker spoke about the theme of the film and why it matters in a new interview. "Superman is the story of America,