‘Superman’: Fans upset as CBFC cuts down “sensual scenes” in James Gunn’s movie

The CBFC is reported to have altered key portions and removed kissing scenes in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’, leaving ardent fans of the superhero disappointed

James Gunn’s Superman is a fresh addition to the DC Universe. Released worldwide on July 11, 2025, the movie stars David Corenswet in the titular role.

Fans of the popular superhero in India are upset to have watched an altered version on the big screen. Reports say the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has removed sensual scenes from the movie.

Fans have expressed their disappointment at the CBFC for trimming an “emotionally intense” sequence and causing an “abrupt shit” in the proceedings. According to reports, a 33-second scene involving actors Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane, has been cut down to just a few seconds.

Apart from this, the CBFC is said to have eliminated two kissing scenes between the leads and muted words with strong language. The Indian version is also learnt to not have a crucial scene shown in the trailer, where Superman and Lois are levitating mid-air while kissing.

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Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced are the other actors in the movie. In the film, Superman and his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor, face off as a black hole threatens to break the world in two.