Superman
James Gunn's DCU reboot — Truth, justice, and the American way
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent, navigating a world that questions whether truth, justice, and the American way are still relevant.
Director
James Gunn
Studio
DC Studios / Warner Bros.
Release
July 11, 2025
Runtime
129 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Budget
$325 million (estimated)
Box office
$615.2 million worldwide
Cast & Characters
Clark Kent / Superman
David Corenswet
↔ Lois Lane, Lex Luthor
Lois Lane
Rachel Brosnahan
↔ Superman
Lex Luthor
Nicholas Hoult
↔ Superman
Mr. Terrific
Edi Gathegi
Guy Gardner
Nathan Fillion
Did You Know?
This is James Gunn's first film as co-chair and chief creative officer of DC Studios.
Source: DC Studios announcement · verified 2026-07-28
Superman became the highest-grossing superhero film of 2025, surpassing Thunderbolts*.
Source: Screen Rant Box Office · verified 2026-07-28
The film explores how Clark Kent balances his Kryptonian power with journalism and earthling values.
Source: Entertainment Weekly interview · verified 2026-07-28
Critical Assessment
Superman holds a 7.0/10 on IMDb (406,287 votes), a 68/100 on Metacritic, and an 83% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes (90% audience score). The film marks a strong start for James Gunn's vision of the DCU, with particular praise for its thematic depth and earnest approach to the character.
“A thoughtful reimagining that respects the character's legacy.” — Variety “Gunn brings genuine heart to the Man of Steel.” — The Hollywood Reporter “David Corenswet embodies the iconic hero with gravitas and vulnerability.” — IndieWire
Critics largely align on Superman's quality; the audience score (90%) edges the critics' score (83%), suggesting general audiences connected with Gunn's earnest, philosophical take on the character more than some critics expected.
Ratings as of 2026-07-28
AI Verdict
AI-generatedSuperman succeeds as both a spectacle and a character study. At $615M worldwide, it proves audiences still embrace the big red cape—and Gunn's willingness to interrogate what that symbol means in a cynical world.