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New Superman movie struggles to soar as critics voice disappointment and director sparks debate

The first reviews are in with some calling the latest incarnation of the Man of Steel ‘woke’ and ‘pointless’

Evening Standard

Christopher Reeve’s Superman movies headline Superman marathon on TV today

A special block for the iconic superhero comes just ahead of the new Superman movie’s premiere. Here’s what you need to know about the Superman marathon.

WhatToWatch

‘Superman’ shocked me by being my favorite movie in the whole franchise — and now I need more

I went into “Superman” with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised. This reboot, led by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, quickly became my favorite movie in the franchise.

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Superman debuts to strong Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics calling James Gunn's new DC movie "charming," "playful," and "a breath of fresh air"

Critics are largely positive on James Gunn's Superman

Total Film

James Gunn says he turned down directing Superman in 2018 because it would've been "politically messy" in the old DC universe

James Gunn could've directed a Superman movie seven years ago, but he turned it down

Total Film

David Corenswet finally goes public with his wife after keeping their marriage under wraps

First public appearance

We Got This Covered

Superman review – is it a bust? Is it a pain? James Gunn’s dim reboot is both

The Man of Steel – played with square-faced soullessness by David Corenswet – has an uninteresting crisis of confidence in Gunn’s cluttered, pointless franchise restarter

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‘Superman’ Review: The Most Comic Book Movie Ever — For Better and For Worse

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a wildly geeky extravaganza!

Inverse

Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU"

Total Film

Superman Review: How To Launch A Superhero Franchise In 2025

James Gunn chooses story over plot, and it's an amazing success.

Cinemablend

James Gunn’s Superman reboot will make you believe in superhero movies again

4/5 David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult lead a movie that doesn’t just serve as a referendum for superhero films, but for the cinematic future of DC as a whole

The Independent UK

‘Superman’ review: James Gunn brings a comic book’s brilliance to life

It feels good to have hope again

The Mary Sue

Superman Reboot Sparks Political Backlash Over Immigrant Themes But Wins Praise From DC Fans

Early reactions to James Gunn's Superman praise its emotional tone but spark political debate over the film's immigrant themes, ahead of its July 2025 release.

International Business Times UK

Superman first reactions are praising David Corenswet's performance and comparing James Gunn's new DC movie to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy

DCU Chapter One seems like it's off to a strong start with the overwhelmingly positive first reactions to Superman

Total Film

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Superman star David Corenswet shares heartwarming message ahead of premiere, proving why fans think he "was born for this role"

Superman star David Corenswet shares an emotional message "to the world"

The Independent UK

James Gunn responds to criticism over ‘immigrant’ Superman: ‘It’s about kindness’

Online commentators have called director’s comments about forthcoming film too ‘woke’

The Mary Sue

MAGA is mad that Superman is an immigrant?

James Gunn’s Superman is getting ready to fly into theaters. Which means that everyone suddenly has an opinion on the Man of Steel. Including Fox News who fundamentally misunderstand the point of Superman as a character. And Clark Kent’s upbringing.

Total Film

James Gunn's Superman actor David Corenswet compares Man of Steel's Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill to Christopher Nolan's Batman because they showed "a side of Superman that hadn't been explored on the big screen"

"With a great character like Superman, you want great artists and writers and actors to explore all of the possibilities of them"

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International Business Times UK

James Gunn On Superman: Why Nicholas Hoult Lost Leading Role Even With 'Really Good' Chemistry

James Gunn reveals why Nicholas Hoult didn't get the Superman role. Here's why David Corenswet was chosen, and what Hoult's role as Lex Luthor means for the DC reboot.

Inverse

47 Years Later, Superman's Hypno Glasses Are Canon. Again

A strange bit of 1978 'Superman' lore has been made canon again in the 2025 movie. But what do you really know about the origin of Hypno Glasses?

The Independent UK

James Gunn names the three things he never wants to see in a superhero film again

‘We have watched a million movies with characters who don’t have their upbringing explained,’ complained the Superman director

BANG Premier

James Gunn teases his next DC project will feature David Corenswet’s Superman

With Superman set to release on Friday (11.07.25), director James Gunn has revealed his next DC Universe project will feature David Corenswet's Man of Steel - but the actor knows "literally nothing" about it.

The Independent UK

James Gunn confirms Superman is about an ‘immigrant’: ‘Yes, it’s about politics’

Superman will be released in cinemas on 11 July 2025

BANG Premier

James Gunn's Superman is a story of 'basic human kindness'

Hollywood director James Gunn has declared his new Superman movie parallels the "story of America" and is about "basic human kindness".

BANG Premier

David Corenswet wasn't offered advice by past Superman stars

David Corenswet asked Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin for advice on playing Superman but they both declined to give him any tips.

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