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Superman

  • 2025
  • PG-13
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
282K
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POPULARITY
12
David Corenswet in SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY IS POWERFUL!! MOVIE REVIEW! (2024)
Superman must reconciles his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
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Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world... Read allSuperman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

  • Director
    • James Gunn
  • Writers
    • James Gunn
    • Jerry Siegel
    • Joe Shuster
  • Stars
    • David Corenswet
    • Rachel Brosnahan
    • Nicholas Hoult
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    282K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    12
    • Director
      • James Gunn
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
    • Stars
      • David Corenswet
      • Rachel Brosnahan
      • Nicholas Hoult
    • 3.8KUser reviews
    • 361Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    David Corenswet
    David Corenswet
    • Superman
    Rachel Brosnahan
    Rachel Brosnahan
    • Lois Lane
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Lex Luthor
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Gary
    • (voice)
    Grace Chan
    Grace Chan
    • Superman Robot #12
    • (voice)
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Jor-El
    Angela Sarafyan
    Angela Sarafyan
    • Lara
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Superman Robot #1
    • (voice)
    Pom Klementieff
    Pom Klementieff
    • Superman Robot #5
    • (voice)
    María Gabriela de Faría
    María Gabriela de Faría
    • The Engineer
    • (as Maria Gabriela de Faria)
    Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio
    • Eve Teschmacher
    Tatiana Piper
    Tatiana Piper
    • Boravian Tech
    Stephen Blackehart
    Stephen Blackehart
    • Sydney Happersen
    Giovannie Cruz
    Giovannie Cruz
    • Cheryl Kimble
    Bonnie Discepolo
    Bonnie Discepolo
    • Ms. Jessop
    Terence Rosemore
    Terence Rosemore
    • Otis Berg
    Natasha Halevi
    Natasha Halevi
    • Amanda Marie McCoy
    Adriana Leonard
    Adriana Leonard
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    • Director
      • James Gunn
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
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    User reviews3.8K

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    Reviewers say the new Superman movie has a fresh, hopeful tone, vibrant visuals, and strong performances, particularly David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film is appreciated for its blend of humor, action, and emotional depth, as well as its respectful nods to classic Superman elements. However, criticisms include pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, inconsistent tone, and a lack of Superman's traditional invincibility. Some reviewers feel the film relies too heavily on humor and side characters, detracting from the main story. Despite these criticisms, many see it as a promising start for the new DC Universe.
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    Uncle_Marty

    about as average as it gets.

    I felt like I joined the movie half way through at the start. The muddle of characters rapidly became overwhelming and there never felt like there was a plot. The guardians of the galaxy style just didn't work as well on supes..

    This felt like a comedy first and superhero second. Too much needless changes from the source material as well just made me feel like yet another DC reboot or remake is too little too late.

    A reasonable attempt but falls short of being good.
    5cfhowse

    MediocreMan

    I watched this Superman movie and thought it was really dumb! The actors do the best with what they are given but overall it's a mediocre movie.

    Warner Brothers must've thought this was going to warm them a billion dollars but this movie has no heart and it's a mess of a film.

    I've watched Man of Steel and it's a damn sight better than this jazzy comic movie.

    I'll have to go back to the original 1970s film to watch something with genuine heart and excitement!
    5guypop-994-459196

    disappointment

    I went into James Gunn's Superman with high hopes, but I walked out feeling deeply disappointed. This didn't feel like the Superman I grew up with - it felt like a joke.

    From the start, the movie tries too hard to be funny, throwing in quips and gags at moments that should have been serious. The bright, cartoonish visuals and fast pace made it feel more like a Marvel comedy than a DC epic. I wanted a Superman with heart, depth, and moral weight; instead, I got something that often felt like a parody.

    David Corenswet is a fine actor, and I think he could be a great Superman in a different kind of script. But here, his character is overshadowed by forced humor and by Krypto, the CGI super-dog, who kept pulling me out of the story. The stakes never felt real, and the emotional moments just didn't land.

    As a lifelong Superman fan, this movie left me frustrated. It was colorful, yes, but it lacked the soul and seriousness I believe Superman deserves.

    Verdict: A missed opportunity - fun for some, but not the Superman movie I was hoping for.
    6Universaliva

    I really want to like it....

    Honestly, this version of Superman feels way too childish and overly comical. The tone is all over the place - cringey one-liners, awkward slapstick, and visuals that look like they belong in a Saturday morning cartoon. Instead of being a bold reimagining, it feels like a step back into campy territory no one really asked for.

    David Corenswet, while a decent lookalike, completely fails to capture the commanding presence and charisma that Henry Cavill brought to the role. Cavill had gravitas - a balance of strength, vulnerability, and quiet intensity. Corenswet feels... light. Like he's playing dress-up rather than embodying Earth's greatest protector.

    Worse, the theater itself reflected the film's flat tone. The room was dead quiet - barely a chuckle, almost no reaction. It was a sharp contrast to the electric energy I felt during Deadpool vs Wolverine, where the whole crowd was engaged, laughing, reacting. This Superman? It just didn't land.

    Compared to Man of Steel, which had emotional depth, stunning visuals, and a powerful score, this version feels hollow. It might please kids or hardcore nostalgia fans, but it's missing soul.

    Rating: 6/10 - Looks like Superman, but lacks the heart, presence, and impact. For something truly heroic, revisit Man of Steel.
    4filippeantonio-14567

    Wanted to Love it but...

    I just couldn't... I went to it with an open mind because I have loved James Guns previous movies but ive also loved Zack Snyders version of superman with Henry Cavill... It started good but I never got sucked in to the story or the characters. There were a lot of stupid scenes and actions by characters, and everything just felt flat and messy... I never felt a single care for anyone of the characters, well only for one, the dog crypto, what a pain that dog was, I love animals and especially dogs, but no one has raised or educated that dog one single bit.

    I was so disappointed about the movie, because I really wanted to love it and wanted to be excited for the future... But it was boring, to goofy, pale, bad actors and characters and almost nothing fell in place... I LOVE SUPERHERO movies and movies in general, and im sorry to say that this didnt hit me at all.

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    • Trivia
      Nathan Fillion insisted that Guy Gardner sport the same bowl cut he does in the comics despite early discussions about changing the hairstyle. He said, "There was some talk about different hairstyles. There was some talk about some different types of things we were going to go. I was team bowl cut the whole way. It's canon. It's set. I said, If we don't do a bowl cut, we're going to hear about it."
    • Goofs
      Superman's fortress is mentioned in the film to be in Antarctica. But in Metropolis, presumably in the northern hemisphere, it appears to be summertime, and at that time of year, it is perpetual night in Antarctica.
    • Quotes

      Pa Kent: Your choices, Clark. Your actions... that's what makes you who you are. I'll tell you something, son...

      [starting to choke up]

      Pa Kent: I couldn't be more proud of you.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: Superman and Mr Terrific work on rebuilding Metropolis.
    • Alternate versions
      In India, the film was censored in order to achieve the U/A 13+ classification. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked the studio to delete the foul words wherever they were mouthed. An eight-second shot involving a 'foul gesture' was asked to be removed. It was replaced by a two-second shot. Lastly, the CBFC's members deleted a 'sensual visual' lasting 33 seconds and spread across two scenes.
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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Superman: Legacy
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • DC Studios
      • Domain Entertainment (II)
      • Troll Court Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $225,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $353,884,886
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $125,021,735
      • Jul 13, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $615,084,886
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • DTS:X
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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