In James Gunn’s reboot, Superman faces political scrutiny after intervening in an international conflict. Lois Lane questions him in an interview, saying, “Recently, you’ve come under a lot of fire…Today, the Secretary of Defense said he was going to look into your actions.” She adds, “In effect, you illegally entered a country…Did you consult with the president?”

This setup mirrors the congressional hearings and global accountability themes explored in Batman v Superman. In that film, Superman faces backlash after the destruction in Metropolis, and Lex Luthor argues, “If God is all powerful, He cannot be all good. And if He’s all good, then He cannot be all powerful.”

In the Superman (2025) trailer, Lex Luthor criticizes Superman directly, saying, “He’s not a man, he’s an it that’s somehow become the focal point of the entire world’s conversation.” This mirrors his role in BvS as a manipulator of public perception, framing Superman as a dangerous, uncontrollable force. The political and philosophical dilemma — whether a powerful being should act without oversight — remains central to both films.