James Gunn responds to SnyderCut subreddit Superman review bomb controversy just weeks before the new Superman film’s release, after online threats called for coordinated negative ratings. In response, the moderators of the SnyderCut Reddit group issued a statement rejecting any involvement in the campaign against Gunn’s updated take on the DC Universe.
Online Post Sparks Backlash Before Superman’s Release
With less than a month until the theatrical debut of Superman, tensions rose after a user on the SnyderCut subreddit urged others to
stand up and fight for SnyderVerse
by circulating spoilers and giving poor ratings on review websites. The same user encouraged people to reserve tickets online without completing purchases, attempting to cause disruption.
Moderators of the subreddit quickly acted to remove the post, but screenshots had already begun spreading across the internet. Amid growing attention, James Gunn publicly stated he was not troubled by these review bomb threats. Despite this, the moderators made their position clear, expressing their disapproval of such actions being associated with their community.
Moderators Disavow Review Bombing Efforts
The group’s official statement on Reddit emphasized that they did not sanction or support the original post, noting the community’s open status where posts do not require permission before being published. Their message included,
Our staff never approved that post and does not endorse what it said. This is a public sub, where posts do not have to be pre-approved. The mere appearance of a post on our sub does not represent any endorsement by us.
—staff, SnyderCut subreddit
The moderators concluded their remarks with,
The post wasn’t so much controversial as it was universally disapproved of. We support everyone’s right to vote with their wallets by choosing to not see a movie. But we do not support any dishonesty or manipulation aimed at stopping someone else from choosing to see a movie.
—staff, SnyderCut subreddit
Community Reactions Reflect Tensions Around DC Studios’ Direction
Since Zack Snyder’s departure and the arrival of James Gunn to lead DC Studios, segments of the fan community have voiced dissatisfaction with the new direction. The SnyderCut subreddit, still aligned with the original SnyderVerse vision, now seeks to distance itself from harmful online tactics such as review bombing, even as disappointment with upcoming releases persists.
As the controversy simmers, Superman remains scheduled for release on July 11, 2025. The official stance of the SnyderCut moderators aims to deter further manipulation and focus discussion within the community on genuine support for their preferred vision of the DCU.
