Zack Snyder says he still has not watched James Gunn’s Superman. He has also skipped Supergirl and Lanterns. Asked about the new DC universe during an interview with Josh Horowitz, Snyder called the choice personal and said the material carries “a lot of baggage” for him.
He was not attacking Gunn or reviewing a movie he has not seen. Snyder said he wants the new team to succeed and trusts Gunn’s particular style as a filmmaker. The full interview is embedded below, with the Superman exchange beginning around the 44-minute mark.
Why hasn’t Zack Snyder watched Superman?
Snyder did not give one isolated reason. His DC run covered Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League. He left Justice League during a family tragedy, the theatrical version was heavily changed, and years of fan campaigning eventually led to Zack Snyder’s Justice League in 2021.
That history makes the new reboot a difficult watch for him. Snyder described it as an emotional barrier, not a protest. He did not criticize David Corenswet’s Superman or argue that his own version should return.
Does Zack Snyder support James Gunn?
Yes, based on what he said in the interview. Snyder praised Gunn’s clear aesthetic and said he hopes the movie succeeds. He simply has not been able to sit down and watch the new DC projects himself.
What is happening with James Gunn’s Superman now?
David Corenswet leads the new DC universe as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Their next film, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, has finished filming.
Snyder’s answer is not a verdict on Gunn’s work. It is an admission that he remains too close to his own DC experience to watch the reboot comfortably. Fans can disagree with that choice without turning it into a feud he did not start.
