Viral ‘Fire James Gunn’ Trend Has DCEU Fans Rallying To Restore SnyderVerse

Supporters of the DCEU have persisted in their efforts to bring back the SnyderVerse, and this has led to the #FireJamesGunn trend on social media platforms. This movement gained momentum following the release of early reviews for Gunn’s upcoming Superman film. In 2022, Gunn and Peter Safran were appointed as co-CEOs of DC Studios with the goal of developing the new DC Universe.

Fire James Gunn’ is trending on Twitter (X)

Before the debut of Superman, #FireJamesGunn has been gaining traction on X (previously known as Twitter), with numerous DCEU enthusiasts urging for a revival of the SnyderVerse. The SnyderVerse encompasses the movies produced by Zack Snyder within the DCEU, concluding with the film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, slated for release in 2023. As a follower, I find myself sympathizing with their desire to continue this unique cinematic universe.

Ever since Gunn took on DC and unveiled Superman, supporters of Snyder’s universe have been vocal in advocating for Snyder’s vision and asking for Henry Cavill’s reprise as the Man of Steel. In June 2023, David Corenswet joined James Gunn’s DCU, stepping into the role of Superman. The latest film has garnered a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score, making it the highest-rated live-action Superman movie since 1980 among those released. Despite this, some fans of Snyder’s universe have started a campaign using “#FireJamesGunn” to push for Snyder’s return.

I’ve noticed an interesting development concerning the latest Man of Steel movie on Rotten Tomatoes, which some folks refer to as the “paid review circus.” Initially, they gave it a high rating, but as more time passes and additional reviews come in, the score seems to be dropping. It’s almost as if Superman isn’t quite Guardians of the Galaxy material according to them. #ManOfSteel #HenryCavillSuperman #FireJamesGunn

A different post praised Snyder and utilized the “#RestoreTheSnyderverse” hashtag, stating “Zack Snyder is destined to be remembered as the greatest film director of all time. Let’s get rid of James Gunn! #BringBackTheSnyderVerse #SellSnyderVerseToNetflix #GivePowerRangersToZackSnyder.”

In simpler terms, someone wrote a post that showed appreciation for Zack Snyder and used the “#RestoreTheSnyderverse” hashtag. They claimed “Zack Snyder is one of the best directors ever; James Gunn should be replaced! Bring back the Snyder universe on Netflix, and maybe even let him work on Power Rangers.

A different user expressed, “All the indications are clear, #FireJamesGunn represents merely the initial response to his movie, which many consider an atrocity.

On the other hand, there were many other posts supporting gunn and the new Superman film.

Reza, the user, posted a collection of James Gunn’s Rotten Tomatoes ratings for his work on superhero productions, accompanied by the comment, “Regardless of whether you adore him or loathe him, James Gunn stands out as the top comic book movie director.

A different user forecasted that Superman would outperform Man of Steel’s total box office earnings, stating, “The hashtag #FireJamesGunn is trending with 1k tweets because #Superman will gather the box office total of Man of Steel within just a few days of its release. @JamesGunn.

A third user commented on the trend by sharing a meme mocking SnyderVerse fans.

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2025-07-10 16:57