Hollywood’s biggest superhero event of the year just stumbled into controversy. Superman 2025, starring David Corenswet as the brand-new Man of Steel, has been hit with heavy criticism after film critics and fans pointed out what many are calling “the most ridiculous CGI mistake ever seen in a blockbuster.”
The faulty visual effect, which appears during one of the film’s climactic battle scenes, has already gone viral on social media. Clips of the sequence — where Superman’s face reportedly warps unnaturally mid-flight — are being widely mocked, with viewers comparing it to outdated video game graphics.
Critics didn’t hold back. One reviewer wrote: “For a film that’s supposed to relaunch the DC Universe, this level of CGI is unforgivable. It completely breaks the immersion.” Another quipped: “How did this make it past the editing room? It’s laughable.”
The backlash has sparked heated debate online, especially among fans of James Gunn, who is overseeing the new DC cinematic reboot. Many loyal supporters admit they feel embarrassed by the blunder, while others are scrambling to defend the film, claiming the CGI issue is being exaggerated.
Still, the mistake has cast an unfortunate shadow over what was meant to be a triumphant new chapter for Superman. Instead of focusing on Corenswet’s performance or the film’s fresh storyline, the spotlight is now firmly on this digital disaster.
Whether Gunn and Warner Bros. will address the controversy remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Superman 2025 has given audiences plenty to talk about, though not for the reasons the studio intended.
Hollywood’s biggest superhero event of the year just stumbled into controversy. Superman 2025, starring David Corenswet as the brand-new Man of Steel, has been hit with heavy criticism after film critics and fans pointed out what many are calling “the most ridiculous CGI mistake ever seen in a blockbuster.”
The faulty visual effect, which appears during one of the film’s climactic battle scenes, has already gone viral on social media. Clips of the sequence — where Superman’s face reportedly warps unnaturally mid-flight — are being widely mocked, with viewers comparing it to outdated video game graphics.
Critics didn’t hold back. One reviewer wrote: “For a film that’s supposed to relaunch the DC Universe, this level of CGI is unforgivable. It completely breaks the immersion.” Another quipped: “How did this make it past the editing room? It’s laughable.”
The backlash has sparked heated debate online, especially among fans of James Gunn, who is overseeing the new DC cinematic reboot. Many loyal supporters admit they feel embarrassed by the blunder, while others are scrambling to defend the film, claiming the CGI issue is being exaggerated.
Still, the mistake has cast an unfortunate shadow over what was meant to be a triumphant new chapter for Superman. Instead of focusing on Corenswet’s performance or the film’s fresh storyline, the spotlight is now firmly on this digital disaster.
Whether Gunn and Warner Bros. will address the controversy remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Superman 2025 has given audiences plenty to talk about, though not for the reasons the studio intended.
