James Gunn Explains Lex Luthor’s Kryptonian Translation in 2025 Superman Reboot

Director James Gunn used the social platform Threads to answer a fan question about a plot point in his 2025 Superman film. He clarified how Lex Luthor’s team was able to decode the Kryptonian message left by Jor‑El and Lara, stating that “there is enough info in the computer for Lex’s software and the best translators in the world to figure it out.”

Gunn’s explanation adds an in‑universe rationale for the translation scene, which has been a source of debate since the movie’s release. The film, released in July 2025, earned $618.7 million worldwide, including $354.2 million in the United States, and is positioned as the launch of DC Studios’ new cinematic universe.