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Perhaps the most contentious aspect revolves around a major lore-changing decision concerning Superman’s Kryptonian heritage. Early in the film, Superman receives a message from his parents that suggests they sent him to Earth to be a hero, consistent with traditional lore. But at a crucial point, the message is tampered with, and Lex Luthor’s team retrieves a corrupted version that flips the narrative—implying that Superman's parents intended to instruct him to conquer and enslave humanity.