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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

‘The villain is Israel?’: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ set to ruffle feathers as early viewers realize it’s entirely pro-Palestine

Controversy incoming!

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‘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.

Tom’s Guide

DC fans have noticed there's a fun surprise if you Google Superman or Krypto

Searching Superman gets you a Krypto-shaped treat

Total Film

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

The reviews are in for Superman. Here’s a round-up

Was it super?

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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

New 'Superman' Timeline Retroactively Creates An Entire Cinematic Universe

In the new 'Superman,' we're not dealing with an origin story. Here's how the new timeline instantly creates a new context.

Inverse

James Gunn dismisses 'nonsense' Superman claims

James Gunn has rubbished suggestions that Superman needs to make $700 million at the box office.

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'Minecraft' Shares Free 'Superman' Movie Skins to Players Featuring Five Characters From the Film

Minecraft releases a new Superman movie skin pack for all players to redeem for free in time for the arrival of the new film.

Player One

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.

Latin Times

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 – 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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Inverse

‘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!

The Mary Sue

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

It feels good to have hope again

Cinemablend

Superman Review: How To Launch A Superhero Franchise In 2025

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

Total Film

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

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The Independent UK

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

International Business Times UK

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.

Latin Times

Fox News Hosts Drag 'Woke Superman' Director's Pro-Immigrant Messaging: 'You Know What It Says on His Cape? MS-13'

Fox News hosts criticized the new Superman movie and its director's interpretation of its hero as an immigrant, joking that his cape's "S" now says "MS-13."

The Independent UK

Fox host accuses Superman director James Gunn of creating ‘moat of woke’

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The Independent UK

‘Superwoke’: Fox News rages that new Superman film has ‘pro-immigrant themes’

‘It’s about human kindness and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness,’ Superman director James Gunn said last week, setting off a MAGA outrage cycle.

Total Film

A Superman soundtrack Easter egg have DC fans convinced a crossover with Robert Pattinson's Batman is on the way

Might we see Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne share the screen after all?

Total Film

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

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