US EditionIsabela Merced Opens Up About Her Role in James Gunn’s SUPERMAN and Why She Has a "Grumpy Demeanor" — GeekTyrant
- Warner Bros., under the leadership of David Zaslav along with DC Studios leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran, is putting the finishing touches on the upcoming Superman movie set to release in July 2025.
- The film underwent major late-stage changes after mixed test screenings questioned Gunn’s original humor tone and prompted trimming about 25 minutes of footage.
- This reboot, running 122 minutes, skips Superman's origin, opening with Clark Kent already acclaimed as Superman and focusing on his role in an established superhero world.
- Early tracking predicts a $175 million North American opening weekend, with the film rated PG-13 and featuring stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Isabel Merced.
- The film’s leaner runtime, altered tone, and franchise debut under Gunn and Safran suggest high studio stakes, as strong reception is vital for future DCU projects.
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Distributors have revealed the running time of the DC Comics-based film Superman. The film by director and screenwriter James Gunn runs for 122 minutes (2 hours and 2 minutes). With such a running time, it has become almost the shortest modern film featuring the Man of Steel. Most films featuring the superhero have been longer. These are Superman Returns (154 minutes), Man of Steel (143 minutes), and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (152 minut…
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