Movie review
October 17, 2022 · 80 min · PG-13 · Sci-Fi · Animation · Action
Jonathan Kent is an 11-year-old boy who learns that his father is Superman and that he has powers of his own. He meets Damian Wayne, Batman's proud and highly trained son, when an alien called Starro takes control of the world's adult heroes. The boys travel from Smallville and Gotham to the Justice League base in space to save their fathers and stop the invasion. The movie mixes bright family humor with creepy mind control, fast fights, and a warm story about two rivals becoming friends.
The film briefly shows the usually white, red-haired Jimmy Olsen as a black reporter, but he has little effect on the main plot. Jon and Damian win by trusting each other, using their different skills, and choosing to protect their parents. Clark and Lois are shown as loving parents, while Bruce tries to guide a son who was raised as an assassin. The story supports family duty, personal courage, friendship, and learning to use power well.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons.
Woke representation / casting
The film shows Jimmy Olsen as black in a small Daily Planet role. Jimmy has usually been shown as a white, red-haired character. Director Matt Peters said the choice supports inclusion and helps more viewers relate. The rest of the main cast does not form a clear diversity pattern.
25%
Woke political dialogue
Not present. The characters discuss Starro, family, teamwork, and saving people rather than current politics or activism.
0%
Identity-driven story themes
Not present. The story focuses on friendship, family, courage, and learning to be a hero. Jon and Damian do not receive an identity-based plot.
0%
Western institutional / cultural critique
Not present. The film treats the Kent family warmly and shows both fathers trying to guide their sons. It does not attack Western culture, Christianity, family life, or traditional roles.
0%
Woke character or canon changes
Jimmy Olsen is shown as black even though his classic image is white and red-haired. He appears briefly as a Daily Planet reporter. Director Matt Peters described the change as inclusive and useful for helping more viewers see themselves on screen.
28%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Not present. No clear anti-woke complaints about this movie were found. Negative reactions focused on the CGI style, pacing, or Damian’s attitude.
0%
Creator track record context
The cached creator scores average in the single digits and show no strong activist record. Director Matt Peters has the highest cached score at 19, while writer Jeremy Adams has 2. Peters gave one title-specific inclusion statement about making Jimmy Olsen Black. The wider credited team has low cached scores and no repeated identity-first pattern.
9%
Production
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