A review of Superman movie with David Corenswet taking on the title role and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane as both face Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor.

Release Date: July 11, 2025 Directed By: James Gunn Written By: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, María Gabriela de Faría, Skyler Gisondo, Wendell Pierce, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced Rating: PG-13 for violence, action and language Runtime: 129 minutes

Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet are phenomenal, but DCU kickoff 'Superman' is too slight to feel like the start of something big.

James Gunn’s much-anticipated DC reboot, early on Tuesday during Amazon Prime’s advance screening — and I walked away genuinely smiling. While it isn’t flawless, Gunn’s vision breathes life back into the Man of Steel with a film that’s vibrant,

Nicholas Hoult co-stars as criminal mastermind Lex Luthor, who twists public opinion to turn the world against the superhero, while pitting him against metahuman adversaries.

James Gunn's 'Superman' (2025) revitalizes the DC universe with a blend of heart and action. The film balances comic-book spectacle with real-world issues. But is it to your liking? Let's dive in and find out.

The superhero film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel soared at the box office on its opening weekend, taking $217 million (£161 million) at the global box office. Reacting to the news, writer-director Gunn wrote on Threads ”I'm incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and kind words over the past few days.