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Gunn also framed his approach as a response to some of the negative sentiment surrounding Snyder's DC universe films. He stated that their early intentions for the Superman story "felt really good from a moral place," emphasizing that their goal was to create a hero who embodies "kindness" and "a person's goodness" rather than a fascistic power fantasy. This critique hints at a desire to craft a more morally grounded and hopeful Superman narrative—one that contrasts with more dystopian or nihilistic visions.