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With The Fantastic Four and Superman, superheroes are getting hopeful again – and showing strength through empathy

After years of multiverse chaos, grim antiheroes and morally ambiguous storylines, superhero films are making a striking return to their emotional and ideological roots. The new iterations of DC’s Superman and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four don’t aim to reinvent the genre – they return to its essence, offering stories grounded…

The Conversation

Oh wow even celebrities have bad takes on Krypto

Krypto is a good boy who has done nothing wrong in his life.

The Mary Sue

James Gun's Superman just passed Man of Steel at the US box office, becoming the highest grossing solo Superman film ever

The new Superman is flying high

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James Gunn Shares The Backstory Behind The Freakiest Character In Superman, And It's Actually Surprisingly Sweet

Maybe Lex has a heart after all.

Cinemablend

Fortnite's season finale will star Superman in special Super Showdown event next month

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is almost at an end, but players can still look forward to the Super Showdown finale event on August 2.

TechRadar

Marvel’s Most Underseen Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

'Thunderbolts' was a blip on the pop culture radar, but Marvel's latest flop is getting a well-deserved second-chance on physical media.

Inverse

Fortnite Super Showdown event start time and everything you need to know

Fortnite Super Showdown is an upcoming event that'll see Superman racing to save the Island. Here's when it starts, and where to watch it.

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John Cena searches for love in parallel dimensions in the new 'Peacemaker' Season 2 trailer (video)

Christopher Smith and the gang deal with parallel realities and ARGUS in the second trailer for DC Studios and HBO Max's Peacemaker season 2.

Space

The superhero show that truly blew my mind to return in just a few weeks

Forget Superman and the Fantastic Four, this is the big superhero return of 2025

Watching Fantastic Four back-to-back with Superman really shows that Marvel just doesn’t have the juice any more

Even when the MCU is giving us what we want, it's the bland, boring version

TechRadar

I’ve Been Wondering How The Supergirl Movie Compares To Superman, And I Love The Description James Gunn Just Gave

I'd wish I could see this movie right now.

Cinemablend

Weekly Watchlist Vol. 4 – Fantastic foundations and found family with real heart (July 28-Aug 4)

Get ready for a Marvel-ous mashup of firsts, fists, and family feels.

Destructoid

New trailer for Peacemaker season 2 tries to answer our biggest question about the HBO Max show, but now I'm more confused about its place in the DCU

Peacemaker season 2's official trailer has further muddied the waters about how the show will fit into the DCU.

TechRadar

James Gunn says Superman's hero-filled mural contains two characters that are "important" in an unknown DC script

Any theories?

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Fantastic Four doesn't quite beat Superman at the box office in its opening weekend, but the Marvel movie is doing better internationally than its DC counterpart

The Fantastic Four: First Steps slightly lags behind Superman at the domestic box office, but just about flies ahead overseas

Cinemablend

I Just Realized Superman Is The First Time As A Green Lantern Fan That I've Ever Been Happy With A Movie Adaptation

Finally, justice for the Green Lantern fans!

Cinemablend

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Lands As A Big Win For Marvel At The Weekend Box Office

Plus James Gunn's Superman crosses another major milestone.

Inverse

'Peacemaker' Season 2 Confirms A Huge 'Superman' Connection

San Diego Comic-Con gives a brand new look at James Gunn's new chapter for the DC Universe.

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Cinemablend

James Gunn Gets Real About What It's Actually Like Promoting A Superhero Movie Around The Globe, And His Krypto Meme Cracks Me Up

Can't say I blame him.

Cinemablend

Peacemaker Season 2’s Trailer Shows The Character Starting Over In A Parallel Universe, And It Gives Me A Wild Idea For A DCU Cameo

Can this please happen?

Cinemablend

6 Reasons People Originally Had Doubts About Hugh Jackman Playing Wolverine

What ended up being perfect casting wasn’t always a popular choice.

Total Film

Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin says "Supes and I are old friends" as he praises James Gunn's DC movie: "This new Superman reminds me of the version I used to read about"

George R.R. Martin has weighed in on James Gunn's Superman

Cinemablend

Why David Corenswet's Superman Has A Temper, According To The Director

Even Clark Kent has his limits.

Cinemablend

I Like Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor Way Better Than Other DC Villains, And There Are A Few Specific Reasons Why

Truly the best villain in years.

Inverse

Every DC Hero In 'Superman's Hall Of Justice Mural, Explained

James Gunn released a complete look at the History of Metahumans Mural featuring some deep cuts from the comics.

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