“I didn’t like DC that much but I was a giant Marvel guy.” Joe Rogan candidly admitted on JRE #1468 with Alonzo Boden. Now imagine a normal person trying to choose their side of things. They live and breathe the Marvel universe, their apartment walls plastered with vintage comic panels of Spider-Man swinging through New York’s concrete canyons. While their friends rave about the latest Superman movie, they would just smile knowingly, remembering how they had ugly-cried during Tony Stark’s farewell in Endgame.

However, that isn’t how things roll for Joe Rogan. Imagine the UFC commentator sitting in his dimly lit podcast studio, leaning forward with characteristic intensity as he breaks down Thor’s fighting technique in Infinity War. “Listen, man, that axe throw against Thanos? That’s some high-level stuff right there. I was talking to my buddy who’s an expert in Norse mythology and ancient weapon techniques, and he says the rotational torque Thor generates is absolutely insane.” Classic Rogan right?

It seems that Rogan’s disdain for DC has taken shape in real life as well. In a recent JRE segment, Rogan expressed his skepticism about the upcoming Superman movie reboot, questioning the necessity of retelling Superman’s origin story yet again. The UFC color commentator’s critique centers on the repetitive nature of superhero narratives in modern cinema. He pointed out the numerous reboots of iconic characters like Spider-Man, Batman, and Hulk, suggesting that audiences might be experiencing fatigue from seeing the same stories retold with different actors and slight variations.

The upcoming Superman film, titled Superman: Legacy, is being helmed by James Gunn and will focus on a younger version of the Man of Steel. While the world is eagerly anticipating its release, Rogan is not among them. During a recent episode of his podcast, he was asked if he had seen the latest Superman movie trailer. His response was blunt: “No.”

But the conversation didn’t end there. Joe Rogan made it clear that not only would he not watch the trailer, but he had no intention of watching the movie either. “I am not going to watch that movie. No, I think Superman’s stupid. Look at this, it has got super dogs dragging him to safety. Why is that dog able to drag him?”

His remarks sparked an interesting exchange when he was asked, “Did you watch Guardians of the Galaxy?” After Rogan confirmed that he had, he was confronted with, “Well, there’s a talking raccoon? How could you watch that?” Despite the contradiction, Rogan didn’t waver in his stance—he simply has no interest in Superman: Legacy.

Rogan’s critique serves as a reminder of the fine line between honoring tradition and embracing innovation in storytelling. However, his problem just doesn’t end there as he had expressed issues with other films as well. Let us find out!

Joe Rogan and his disdain for casting choices

Joe Rogan is no stranger to Hollywood. Before becoming the face of one of the world’s most popular podcasts, he even had a brief stint as an actor. Over the years, The Joe Rogan Experience has featured some of the biggest names in the industry, including Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Quentin Tarantino, and Josh Brolin.

Despite his connections to the film world, Rogan has never hesitated to critique Hollywood’s portrayal of MMA. One movie that particularly irks him is Warrior, starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton. As a lifelong martial artist and UFC commentator, Rogan values authenticity—and in his eyes, Warrior simply doesn’t get it right. However, his frustrations with casting choices in Hollywood don’t stop there.

During episode #2233 of JRE, while speaking with Scott Storch, Rogan shared his thoughts on the awkwardness of actors portraying real-life figures—especially when that person is still alive. He explained, “It’s weird when someone is alive and someone is playing that person who is alive. And you know like, ‘Oh, that is not Scott Storch.’ Like it’s weird—it’s like a movie about you and you’re… You remember when Michael Jai White played Mike Tyson? You know, Mike Tyson was—I mean, they were friends, they were cool with each other, but that had to be weird. You’re playing a dude who is still alive.”

Rogan holds Mike Tyson in the highest regard, frequently speaking about the boxing legend with deep admiration. Tyson has even appeared on JRE three times, discussing his career, mindset, and legacy. Given Rogan’s respect for the former heavyweight champion, it’s no surprise that he takes issue with the idea of someone portraying Tyson in a biopic. But is his take on the Superman movie correct this time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.