Tom Hanks has said he has little interest in making superhero films, arguing that the genre does not offer him enough creative appeal. The comment matters because it highlights a prominent actor’s reluctance to join a commercially dominant part of modern cinema.

Hanks’ view appears to reflect personal taste rather than a broad criticism of comic-book adaptations or their audiences. Known for dramas, comedies and historical films, he suggested he prefers roles and stories he finds more engaging than the typical superhero format.