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Truth, Justice, and the New Superman
Foundation for Economic Education ^ | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | Caitlin Peters

Posted on 07/30/2025 9:26:04 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

How the 2025 version redefines heroism.

Superman has always embodied: truth, justice, and the American Way. Through his origin story as an alien adopted and raised in Kansas, Superman symbolizes the hope and idealism that define the American Dream: that through hard work and determination, anyone has a shot at success.

On July 11, 2025, Superman debuted in theaters nationwide and grossed $125 million during its opening weekend. Not accounting for inflation, this rendition has surpassed its predecessor, Man of Steel, which earned $116 million at launch. As a long-time fan of both Superman and Lois Lane across comics, television, and movies, I believe that David Corenswet (Superman) and Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) channel the 3 C’s of character, courage, and conviction as described by FEE’s President Emeritus Lawrence W. Reed in Real Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Character, Courage, and Conviction.

Reed defines character as “Nothing more than the sum of his or her choices” (Reed 2016, 2). Compared to previous portrayals, this version of Superman places greater emphasis on the decisions he makes, including in his relationship with his girlfriend and fellow journalist at the Daily Planet, Lois Lane. True to the classic storyline, Lois is the only person who knows that Clark Kent and Superman are the same person.

Superman is focused on serving and saving humanity, living out what he believed his biological parents wanted when they sent him to Earth. But he also has the influence of growing up among humans and being raised with the values of his adoptive parents. Superman focuses on striving to do the right thing in the moment.

Lois, by contrast, is concerned about the long-term consequences of his actions. For example, she questions the interrogation method he used on the leader of a rogue state...

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1 posted on 07/30/2025 9:26:04 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

$503 million grossed worldwide

Needs $700 million or more to be profitable

Faces new competition this weekend


2 posted on 07/30/2025 9:29:18 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Well they got us talking about it. { smirk }
3 posted on 07/30/2025 9:33:47 AM PDT by Salman (It's not a slippery slope if it was part of the program all along.)
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To: SaveFerris
At one time long ago, the competition of a first run movie was other first run movies coming out the same time.

But ever since home video tape became common, and even more so the internet, a first run movie has to compete with every movie ever made.

4 posted on 07/30/2025 9:36:25 AM PDT by Salman (It's not a slippery slope if it was part of the program all along.)
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(Superman has always embodied: truth, justice, and the American Way.)

AI Overview

The phrase “Truth, Justice, AND THE AMERICAN WAY”
is a classic motto associated with Superman,
but a recent movie adaptation has shifted to
“Truth, Justice, AND THE HUMAN WAY”.

This change reflects
A MOVE AWAY FROM (American) PATRIOTISM
towards a broader, MORE INCLUSIVE IDEAL.

The original phrase was popularized in the 1940s and 1950s,
but has been adapted to reflect a modern context.

How Globalist


5 posted on 07/30/2025 9:38:09 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Salman

I just read a couple of days ago it wasn’t up against heavy competition but a new one is coming out I think 🤔 this weekend

It seemed to indicate that (article that I read)


6 posted on 07/30/2025 9:39:54 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

“Human way”

Like the Afghans beating their women and children? Like the Muslims slaughtering Christians in Africa? Like the commie Chinese enslaving the Uygher Muslims? Like the Hamasnicks slaughtering and raping Jews and their own starving subjects?Like the Pakis raping native Brits in the UK?

Hollyweird can choke on it.


7 posted on 07/30/2025 11:25:06 AM PDT by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden in response to her father joining her in the shower. )
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To: Organic Panic

YEP


8 posted on 07/30/2025 11:51:35 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Wish he would use his super power to round up every illegal in this country and drop them off in the sheett holes they crawled here from.


9 posted on 07/30/2025 2:10:39 PM PDT by ABN 505 (+)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Wish he would use his super power to round up every illegal in this country and drop them off in the sheett holes they crawled here from.


10 posted on 07/30/2025 2:10:58 PM PDT by ABN 505 (+)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I will just stick with Donner’s Syperman and Superman 2.


11 posted on 07/30/2025 3:24:03 PM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA, AND HE WILL HAVE NO GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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