Following its summer release, “Superman” emerged as one of 2025’s top domestic performers and accumulated strong audience and critic sentiment, reinforcing Gunn’s tonal reset toward sincerity and hope. Coverage emphasized the film’s balance of heartfelt character work and mythic scope, with reviews noting a more idealistic portrayal that resonated widely. Aggregator pages and trade write-ups placed the film among the year’s box office leaders, strengthening DC Studios’ momentum heading into the next slate. This performance underpins strategic choices like awards submissions in drama and fuels anticipation for interconnected projects within Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ box office and reception bolster DCU relaunch
