US Edition‘Superman’ Review: James Gunn’s Lively Reboot Takes The OG Superhero And His Dog On A Mission For A Kinder World
METROPOLIS, JUL 8 – James Gunn and Peter Safran reboot Superman with David Corenswet leading a fresh take focused on kindness and truth to revive the DC Cinematic Universe, premiering July 2025.
- The movie 'Superman,' directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, opens internationally on July 9, 2025, and in multiple theaters on July 10 as the reboot of the DC Universe.
- This new film follows Superman after his first defeat in a foreign conflict and excludes an origin story, reflecting current political and moral themes as stated by Gunn.
- Set in Metropolis, the movie features metahumans battling giant monsters, includes supporting characters like Lois Lane and a flying dog named Krypto, and shows media challenges.
- The PG-13 rated film runs 2 hours 9 minutes, stars Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor who says 'He's not a man, he's an it,' and balances humor with action and scale.
- This Superman reboot initiates DC's new cinematic era by combining classic values with contemporary issues, setting up ongoing stories while addressing societal fears and media influence.
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Review: Yes, ‘Superman’ is political. It’s also fast-paced, goofy and a lot of fun
It came as a great relief when writer/director James Gunn announced his new “Superman” film, which opens in theaters on Friday, would not be an origin story. After all, anyone with even the slightest interest in this movie surely knows at least the basics of his biography. After learning their planet Krypton is about to perish, two parents put their baby in a spaceship and point it toward Earth, where he’s adopted by farmers who realize the lad …
‘Superman’ Review: James Gunn’s Lively Reboot Takes The OG Superhero And His Dog On A Mission For A Kinder World
A review of Superman movie with David Corenswet taking on the title role and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane as both face Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor.
Superman review: Two-star reboot fails to fly despite the intense chemistry between its lead stars
Superman is in trouble again. Isn’t he always, and for many, the Man of Steel hasn’t appeared in a decent film for almost 50 years. Back then, Christopher Reeve, an actor of immense talent and unquestionable class, had it all worked out.
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