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Warner Bros. Axes Black Superman Film Amid "Woke" Critique

7/12/2025

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Warner Bros. has pulled the plug on Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Superman film, deeming it "too woke." Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era, the project was axed in 2022 under CEO David Zaslav. However, hope lingers for its revival as DC Studios embraces new leadership, while a fresh Superman film captivates audiences in theaters now.

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Warner Bros. has pulled the plug on Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Superman film, deeming it "too woke." Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era, the project was axed in 2022 under CEO David Zaslav. However, hope lingers for its revival as DC Studios embraces new leadership, while a fresh Superman film captivates audiences in theaters now.