Is Jor-El’s Shocking Message to Superman Real or Just a Deceptive Plot Twist?

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In a recent interview, the director of Superman (James Gunn) and co-CEO of DC Studios, shared his perspective on a widely debated fan theory from the film: Was the message sent by Jor-El to Clark genuine or fabricated? Traditionally, this video message from Superman’s parents has played a significant role in the Superman narrative. However, the upcoming Superman 2025 movie presents an unexpected twist on it. In Gunn’s version, Jor-El (played by Bradley Cooper) and Lara Lor-Van (Angela Sarafyan), instead of encouraging Clark to save Earth, instruct him to conquer it.

As a cinephile, I unraveled a fascinating revelation in the movie – a message originally sent by Lex Luthor, portrayed masterfully by Nicholas Hoult. This message, initially corrupted and overshadowed by the conventional Kryptonian message of hope, was skillfully exploited by Luthor to manipulate public perception about David Corenswet’s character, the titular superhero. The movie then plunges headfirst into its climactic narrative knot as a result.

However, the film itself emphasizes that this warcry, whispered between Lara and Jor-El, was both genuine and concealed, not fabricated. Yet, the diehard fans have been quick to speculate about its veracity.

Lucky for us, James Gunn stepped up (just like Superman’s father) to offer his clear perspective on whether the Jor-El message had been altered or not.

On the Joshua Horowitz-hosted “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Gunn humorously wondered, “How could anyone doubt its authenticity?” He clarified that throughout the movie, three distinct instances are included where characters verify the film’s message to viewers.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I find it utterly baffling when someone questions the authenticity of what they see on screen. In the previews, viewers commented, “With AI, no one believes anything anymore.” Yet in the film, Mister Terrific asserts, “I know those computer forensics guys, there’s no way this is manipulated.” He’s a genius like Lex Luthor, so his trust should be unwavering.

To add to that, Mori, the Secretary of Defense, says, “Disregard your thoughts about Luthor, but this is real.” The final nail in the coffin comes when Ghurkos and Lex are walking together, and Ghurkos admits, “You’ve doctored the message. This is brilliant.” To which Lex replies, “It’s not doctored. It’s real, and who would have thought it would be his own parents to bring him down?” The evidence seems undeniably clear – this isn’t a fabrication; it’s reality.

The movie “Superman” is currently showing in cinemas worldwide, marking the beginning of the DC Universe on the silver screen. The film chronicles its main character, Superman, as public sentiment turns against him due to a malicious smear campaign orchestrated by the wicked Lex Luthor. David Corenswet plays the lead role, with notable actors like Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nathan Fillion also starring (for more details about the Superman cast, click here).

Could Superman’s Video Message Come Back in Superman 2?

According to James Gunn’s latest comments, these revelations significantly debunk several fan theories concerning Lex Luthor manipulating the Jor-El message. In actuality, this message wasn’t originally present but had been concealed due to unfortunate data loss or corruption.

Indeed, this alteration diverges from the traditional Superman narrative, but it offers a chance to distinctly mold this particular iteration of the character within the universe of DC Comics.

In response to a question about the possibility of the video message reappearing in a future DCU tale, James Gunn expressed doubt, stating that Superman addresses this issue in the current story. The Man of Steel learns that he performs his actions based on his own inner values rather than any noble cause instilled by his parents.

In essence, this tale primarily explores a character who acts based on beliefs external to him. However, as he experiences the affection from his parents, particularly his mother and father, he comes to understand that his actions are not driven by someone else, but rather by his own convictions.

It’s highly unlikely that any further information regarding this topic will surface in the DC Universe. Any potential return in “Superman 2” might focus on the emotional conversation between Pa Kent and Clark on the porch, which typically occurs near the start of the third act.

Here, Pa articulates the main idea or central argument of the new film to Clark, emphasizing that his actions stem from personal motivations rather than adhering to any specific Kryptonian tradition.

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2025-07-18 23:38