'Israeli' audiences call for Superman movie boycott

The recently released Superman (2025), directed by James Gunn, has sparked significant controversy, with some 'Israeli' audiences and Zionist supporters calling for a boycott of the film due to perceived anti-'Israel' themes.

The film’s plot centers on Superman (David Corenswet) intervening to stop Boravia, a fictional, militarized nation and US ally, from invading Jarhanpur, a poorer, less-equipped country with a non-white population. Many viewers have drawn parallels between this storyline and the 'Israeli' genocide in Gaza, interpreting Boravia as an allegory for 'Israel' and Jarhanpur as Palestine.

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Social media platforms, particularly X, have been abuzz with polarized reactions. Posts from users claim the film portrays Superman as “anti-genocide,” with some explicitly labeling it as “anti-Israel” and “pro-Palestine.”

> Superman being anti-genocide
> Israelis boycotting
If the shoe fits... pic.twitter.com/NhWT0Zb5Cd

— Donya  (@donyaihsan) July 18, 2025

The Parallels are Undeniable pic.twitter.com/d9eDoAVLfb

— SilencedSirs (@SilentlySirs) July 16, 2025

Israeli audiences are boycotting the new Superman film because they see themselves in the movie. They don’t like looking in the mirror to see the genocidal monsters they are. They feel entitled to commit crimes against humanity with complete silence and impunity.
They expect…

— Alayyan (@ihaveadreamanna) July 16, 2025

On Reddit, a user on the r/Jewish subreddit expressed dismay, calling it “sad to see Superman (2025) being used as anti-Israel propaganda.” The user argued that the film’s depiction of a powerful, white, militarized nation attacking a weaker, non-white one aligns with anti-'Israel' narratives, despite the absence of explicit references to 'Israel' or Palestine.

Sad to see Superman (2025) being used as anti-Israel propaganda
by u/flossdaily in Jewish

Here are more reactions online calling for a boycott:

I was gonna go see the new Superman movie but decided to skip. If I wanted pro-Hamas propaganda, I’d just turn on Al Jazeera. #buycottSupermanMovie pic.twitter.com/oP8U9yC4ow

— raz sauber - רז זאובר (@raz_sauber_) July 14, 2025

Boycott the new superman film https://t.co/U8AOZC23AN

— MELL /Book obsessed (@book_mell) July 14, 2025

Was it really necessary to shove politics into a Superman movie—highlighting Superman as an immigrant, hinting at the Israel-Palestine war, and demonizing Israel? Screw James Gunn. Everyone should boycott this movie.

You gonna watch this trash? pic.twitter.com/ZtyL0QFFz8

— Bipul Das (@BipulTweets) July 17, 2025

Superman became a jihadi! Boycott! pic.twitter.com/YuANdc7LIi

— Betar Worldwide (@Betar_USA) July 16, 2025