MultiVersus' Iron Giant Controversy Explained
MultiVersus’ official cinematic trailer is all about team-ups, as characters from diverse Warner Bros. properties are thrown into a shared multiverse. MultiVersus’ cinematic trailer also confirmed three new characters for its roster: Looney Tunes’ Tasmanian Devil, Scooby-Doo’s Velma, and The Iron Giant’s titular sentient robot.
The Iron Giant appears last in the trailer, announcing itself as Superman in a touching tag-team duo with DC Comics' Superman — and even dons the red ‘S’ symbol from its animated film. This seems to be a match made in heaven as this moment in MultiVersus’ cinematic trailer finally brings the two together. However, some fans are upset about the Iron Giant's inclusion, finding issues with how it is being represented.
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The Iron Giant’s inclusion has stirred some disappointment in dedicated fans of The Iron Giant film and a thematic message the titular character expresses through its actions. The Iron Giant’s character is strongly opposed to violence and is taught not to use its built-in weaponry, but Iron Giant is now being used as a cameo mascot who recklessly charges into combat. Most recently, the Iron Giant was used as a character’s avatar at the end of Ready Player One, fighting off entire armies in a virtual reality environment. This has irked fans who know this is what the original character was opposed to, and many believe its inclusion in MultiVersus to also be grossly misrepresentative of the character’s morals.
It is ultimately up to Warner Bros. which characters are selected, and the choice for Iron Giant was likely due to brand awareness and the fact that fans would be able to instantly recognize the character as part of MultiVersus' lineup.
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