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.

James Gunn is getting personal about what his new Superman movie really means. In an interview with The Sunday Times, the DC Studios co-head opened up about the ideas behind the upcoming film, and why it feels especially important right now.