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Superman: James Gunn’s prolonged punch-fest falls flat

The first two superhero movies of the year examined the morality of power and politics (Captain America: Brave New World) and mental health and personal accountability (Thunderbolts*) in thoughtful and often nuanced ways. It is rather depressing, then, that the third act of Superman is largely a prolonged CGI punch-fest…

The Conversation

'Good Gosh!' Critics Have Seen James Gunn's Superman, And They Have Strong Opinions About The New Clark Kent And Lois Lane

What are they saying about David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in these iconic roles?

Cinemablend

Superman Returns was a super-flop – but it didn’t deserve the hate

FLASHBACKS: The forgotten son of the Man of Steel franchise is Bryan Singer’s divisive 2006 reboot, which starred Brandon Routh as Superman and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor. As yet another attempt is made to resurrect one of the world’s most famous superheroes, Tom Fordy looks back on why Singer’s…

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'Superman' brings a message of hope to a cynical world

Superman might do more than just save Metropolis

The Independent UK

After years of loveless Marvel and DC movies, I hope Superman and Fantastic Four prove romantic relationships are just as important as world-saving spectacle when it comes to superhero flicks

Sucker punches are fun, but I need more to make my comic book movie-loving heart really soar

Total Film

Superman review: James Gunn just killed the superhero film

2/5 While bringing some Guardians of the Galaxy-style wit and subversion to Superman was a fine idea, the final result is a mess, lacking in humour and basic thrills

Evening Standard

Superman Rises Again And This Time, the Stakes Are Emotional - REVIEW

The first solo Superman film in over a decade has revitalized the title character for a new audience in a fun and emotional adaptation.

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From ‘Mistake by the Lake’ to Metropolis: Here are some of the most iconic Superman filming locations across Cleveland

To honor Cleveland’s legacy as the birthplace of Superman’s creators, director James Gunn transformed the city into Metropolis for his new movie

The Independent UK

‘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: 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

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.

The Mary Sue

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?

Inverse

How long would it take Superman to travel from Krypton to Earth?

As James Gunn's Superman (2025) races into cinemas faster than a speeding bullet, we look at the planet that could have hosted his home world and why he might be older than he looks.

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Evening Standard

Superman actor hopes to bring hero to a new generation

David Corenswet said he got to make the hero ‘his own’ and he did not have big shoes to fill as his were custom made, so ‘fit like a glove’.

Inverse

87 Years Later, The Most Iconic Superhero Secret Identity Still Holds True

Who is the real character? Superman or Clark Kent? A breakdown of the long, unusual history of the most famous super alter ego.

Total Film

Superman has a twist from an obscure 1970s comic book to explain why no one realizes Clark Kent's identity, because "the glasses always bothered" James Gunn

It's not just the glasses

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Nicholas Hoult had 'awkward' moment meeting David Corenswet while auditioning to play Superman

Nicholas Hoult - who will play Lex Luthor in the upcoming superhero blockbusterr - found it "very awkward" to audition to play the title role in Superman "on the same day" as David Corenswet.

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Total Film

Early Superman reactions have leaked online and fans are calling James Gunn’s first DC movie "unique" and "damn beautiful"

The film hits theaters in July

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James Gunn aims the gun at Disney, accuses them of deliberately ‘killing’ Marvel

Marvel has problems — Gunn would know.

TechRadar

My suspicions about the biggest fan theory surrounding James Gunn's Superman movie has just been confirmed by an unlikely source

The Funko Pop collection for James Gunn's Superman movie appears to reveal a major plot spoiler about one of its characters.

TechRadar

Superman trailer #2 breakdown: 7 big details and Easter eggs you definitely missed

From Kryptonite bullets to DC comic creator tributes, Superman's latest trailer is full of missable moments.

Total Film

DC changed my favorite detail from the first Superman trailer in new version, and I think I know why

Did you spot the change?

The Mary Sue

Couple spats, angry Krypto, and more! The new ‘Superman’ trailer has it all

I cannot wait to see what Gunn and company has in store for us.

Inverse

47 Years Later, 'Superman' Is Rebooting a Classic Scene — With a Twist

The newest 'Superman' trailer changes a classic scene from 1978. Here's why this is surprising and exciting.

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