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Superman

  • 2025
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David Corenswet in Superman (2025)
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
    7.3/10
    271K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • James Gunn
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
    • Stars
      • David Corenswet
      • Rachel Brosnahan
      • Nicholas Hoult
    • 3.7KUser reviews
    • 358Critic 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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    Summary

    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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    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.
    4nrdtunday

    Weakest superman

    I thought the superman from smallville was the lamest, boring and weakest superman I have seen so far but this takes the icing. I appreciate this superman reason for my 4 rating because it tried to bring in a different story of lex and Clark Kent but I felt it was rushed, stories not allowed to full developed and it should have been a 3hr long movie just like the was zack schider movie. The dog was a nice touch anyways.
    ragedcybernut

    Superman: Legacy of Disappointment

    If boredom had a cape and could fly, it would be this movie. Superman: Legacy manages to do the impossible: make the Man of Steel feel like a soggy paper towel.

    Let's start with the plot-if we can even call it that. It's less of a storyline and more of a loosely taped collage of clichés, half-baked ideas, and scenes clearly written during a lunch break. We're introduced to a Superman who has all the charisma of a DMV employee and the emotional range of a brick.

    The villain? An AI-generated placeholder with all the menace of a wet sock. The stakes? About as high as deciding between decaf or regular. And don't even get me started on the forced "emotional" moments, which had all the subtlety of a freight train and none of the impact.

    The dialogue is painfully robotic, as if the characters are reading fortune cookies to each other while pretending it's Shakespeare. Clark Kent spends half the movie brooding like a sad influencer who lost his Wi-Fi, and the other half giving awkward pep talks that somehow manage to be both boring and unintentionally hilarious.

    Visually, the CGI would've looked impressive back in 2006. But in 2025? Watching Superman fly looked more like someone struggling with a green screen TikTok filter.

    And finally, the pacing: glacial. Entire civilizations have risen and fallen in the time it takes this movie to move from one dull scene to the next.

    In summary, Superman: Legacy is less a cinematic experience and more a two-hour exercise in wondering what went wrong. If you're a fan of Superman, avoid this one to preserve your sanity-and your childhood.
    5a_h_a_2

    Bright cape, Empty core.

    I honestly don't see how this movie could impress anyone older than 10. Sure, it's colorful, lighthearted, and has a few crowd-pleasing moments - but underneath the cape and charm, it feels more like a Saturday morning cartoon than the cinematic relaunch of an iconic hero. For a character as emotionally rich and symbolically heavy as Superman, this version felt oddly flat, even juvenile.

    The movie opens with a tone that hints at something deeper - maybe a layered origin story or a grounded emotional arc. For a moment, it feels like James Gunn might give Superman the complexity he deserves. But that promise fades fast. Instead of evolving into something meaningful, the story flattens into a series of lighthearted moments, cheesy one-liners, and safe, predictable beats.

    It's like the film is afraid to take itself seriously for more than five minutes. Every time it flirts with depth, it quickly retreats to humor or surface-level charm. That approach might work for younger audiences, but for anyone hoping for a mature or compelling Superman narrative, it's a letdown.

    Most of the cast did a decent job - nobody was outright bad, but no one really stood out either. The performances felt safe, almost like everyone was playing within tight creative boundaries. Even characters who are supposed to command the screen - like Superman and Lex Luthor - felt surprisingly muted.

    David Corenswet as Superman checks the boxes visually, but his performance doesn't leave much of a mark. There's no real emotional weight, no moment where you truly feel what Clark is going through. And Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, while an interesting casting choice on paper, lacks the menace or charisma that makes the character memorable. He's just... there.

    It's frustrating, because these are some of the most iconic roles in comic book history - and yet the film doesn't give the actors enough material to make them feel iconic.

    Are bright, the costumes pop, and some of the early shots are eye-catching - at least for a second. But once you settle into the movie, it all starts to feel a bit stale. The CGI is fine, but nothing we haven't seen before. The action scenes are clean but lack intensity or creativity. There's no real visual identity that sets it apart from every other superhero film.

    It's like eating candy with no flavor - it looks fun, but you stop caring pretty quickly.

    Superman (2025) feels like a movie made to play it safe - colorful enough to distract, light enough to entertain kids, but ultimately hollow for anyone expecting more. It had the opportunity to bring real depth and emotion to one of the most iconic heroes in fiction, but instead settles for a flat, overly sanitized version of the character.

    If you're under 10, you might love it. For everyone else, it's just another cape in the crowd.
    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.

    James Gunn Talks 'Superman' and DC's Future

    James Gunn Talks 'Superman' and DC's Future

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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

      Lois Lane: We're so different. I was just some punk rock kid from Bakerline and you're... Superman.

      Superman: I'm punk rock.

      Lois Lane: [laughing] You are not punk rock.

      Superman: I like the Strangle Fellows, the P.O.D.s, and the Mighty Crabjoys.

      Lois Lane: Those are pop radio bands, they're not punk rock. The Mighty Crabjoys suck.

      Superman: Ah, well, a lot of people love 'em.

      Lois Lane: My point is I question everything and everyone. You trust everyone and think everyone you've ever met is, like... beautiful.

      Superman: Maybe that's the real punk rock.

    • 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 9, 2025 (France)
    • 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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    • Budget
      • $225,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $352,302,360
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $125,021,735
      • Jul 13, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $612,702,360
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      • 2h 9m(129 min)
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      • Dolby Atmos
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • DTS:X
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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