The former ‘Superman’ actor recently criticized James Gunn’s adaptation after he said “Superman is the story of America … an immigrant that came from other places and populated the country.”

Both Superman and Cain have reentered the public eye in recent months. In July, “Superman” (2025) director James Gunn spoke about the Man of Steel’s immigrant origins, calling the story of Superman “ the story of America ,” and one of “basic human kindness.” Cain took offense to this framing.

Margaret Cho ripped MAGA Superman Dean Cain for becoming ICE Barbie’s sidekick in a new recruitment video for the DHS, telling him pointedly, “You’ll never be white.” “Why would you join ICE and encourage people to join ICE when your ancestors were interned in World War II?