Superman has made a strong impression at the global box office, earning over $55 million since its release. This milestone marks the first production under DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, showcasing a fresh take on the iconic hero while earning enthusiastic responses from audiences and critics alike.
The movie stars David Corenswet as Superman, who faces intense challenges that put his morals and decisions under scrutiny. This turmoil allows tech magnate Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, to exploit the hero’s vulnerability. Meanwhile, journalist Lois Lane, portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, seeks to vindicate Superman’s reputation. The story explores Superman’s struggle to balance his alien origins with his human upbringing, reflecting on what true heroism means in today’s complicated world.
Critics have praised James Gunn’s lively and character-driven direction, especially highlighting Corenswet’s compelling portrayal of Superman and Brosnahan’s dynamic performance as Lois Lane. Their on-screen chemistry adds depth to the narrative, which, despite some pacing concerns and a busy storyline, is widely seen as a successful reboot that injects optimism and humanity into the superhero genre.
Superman is available in IMAX 3D, 3D, and 2D formats, with screenings running across various languages including Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu in India. The domestic box office collection in India, approximately 12 crore, includes revenue from all these language versions, underscoring the film’s broad appeal.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why is James Gunn leaving Marvel?
A. In 2018, Marvel let go of James Gunn after some controversial older tweets came back to light. These tweets included inappropriate jokes about serious topics, such as pedophilia, rape, and abuse, which caused a public uproar. By July of that year, Gunn’s situation had dramatically transformed.
Q. What is James Gunn’s religion?
A. Gunn’s 2025 Superman adaptation features a redesigned, CGI-animated Krypto the Superdog, inspired by Ozu. Gunn grew up in a Catholic household. He has shared that prayer is still significant to him but also stated he is “in some ways, anti-religion.”
Q. What religion is James Gunn?
A. He grew up in a Catholic household in Manchester, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. He has five siblings: Sean, who is an actor; Matt, who acts and writes about politics; Brian, who is a screenwriter; Patrick; and Beth. His father has roots in Ireland and comes from a family of Irish immigrants.
