US EditionBrandon Routh Says He Cried Three Times Watching James Gunn’s Superman Reboot
UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – Brandon Routh praised David Corenswet's portrayal of Superman and applauded the film's impact on the DC Universe, which has grossed over $400 million globally, he said.
- On July 11, 2025, Superman reboot opened under James Gunn, and Brandon Routh said `I cried no less than three times`.
- In 2006 under Bryan Singer, Routh debuted as Superman, and that film underperformed with $391 million global box office, canceling its sequel.
- This blockbuster marks Gunn’s inaugural live-action DCU film, and the film has grossed $235 million domestically and $406.8 million globally as of July 20, 2025, underscoring its success.
- Speaking ahead of his horror-comedy release, Brandon Routh praised David Corenswet as `fantastic`, and encouraged fans on Instagram to watch the film.
- Looking ahead to his film release, Routh's horror-comedy Ick, directed by Joseph Kahn, opens in New York and Los Angeles on July 25 with a nationwide rollout on July 27.
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Review | Superman is a symbol of hope again. - The Daily Iowan
Superman is back. James Gunn’s rendition of DC’s Superman was exhilarating, and truth be told, a little refreshing to see. As a die-hard Marvel fan, I was excited to see the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy director tackle such a familiar, iconic story. And so, I would say the biggest accomplishment of Gunn’s version is that it restores the heart and humanity of one of our most beloved heroes. Gunn brings every character to life. But the characte…
'Ick' Delivers Culture War TKO
Brandon Routh’s character is far from super in the horror-comedy “Ick.” He plays a nebbishy science teacher standing between his hometown and a gooey menace with a singular name. “Ick.” Director Joseph Kahn’s film savors ’50s horror tropes while taking a long, hard look at today’s Gen Z mindset. The cultural Left takes it on the chin early and often. So does the Right. In between, “Ick” provides a fun if exhausting romp led by the erstwhile Man …
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