They come delivered regularly in this incarnation, which has affectionate fun with many Superman touchstones but adds a few fresh, mad touches of its own.

The trade reports that the success of giving Superman a fresh coat of paint is rubbing off on Wonder Woman. Gunn, who serves as co-CEO of DC Studios along with writing and directing Superman, has previously named Wonder Woman as a tentpole of the new DC Universe along with Batman, Supergirl, and of course, the Man of Steel.

His reboot has the benefit of an actor, David Corenswet, who may not have a lot of colors to work with, but whose presence is infinitely easier to take and less of a huge pile of smug than Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel.

There's more good news for Superman, because after soaring to the biggest Wednesday of 2025, the DC Studios movie has already grossed more than Black Adam did during its entire run at the U.S. box office.

"Superman" is well-liked and should play for weeks in the U.S., but DC's path back to tentpole powerhouse status will take time.

Zack Snyder's vision for Superman and the DCEU was very divisive, but SnyderVerse fans are pushing 'Man of Steel' up the streaming charts.

New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting the character's belief in human kindness.

Directed and written by James Gunn and starring rising actor David Corenswet, this DC reboot achieved a solid opening weekend in North America but found considerably less traction overseas. According to Box Office Mojo,

DC Studios’ blockbuster 'Superman' contributed more than $100 million in direct spending to the local economies of Georgia and Ohio during production.

When James Gunn took charge of Superman, fans braced for something different, and he delivered. He didn’t just reboot the Man of Steel, he breathed new life i