Did “Superman” successfully kick off James Gunn’s DC Universe? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the iconic character’s latest film.

The James Gunn-directed “Superman,” which kicks off the new DC Universe, is a humorous, action-packed dose of much-needed goodness, writes our reviewer.

It’s actually a philosophical question about the nature of fun — what it is and what it isn’t, how it’s changed, and whether the concepts of “fun” and “corporate product” can, or should, go together.

Superman (2025) is wonderful and flawed, just like the Man of Steel himself, as Lex Luthor devises a convoluted plot to kill Superman. The post REVIEW: ‘Superman (2025)’ Is Wonderful And Flawed, Just Like He Is appeared first on But Why Tho?

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

Superman (2025) had its world premiere in LA, and here are the first reactions to the movie that you should know about.

James Gunn's Superman (2025) is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and receiving glowing praise from critics and fans. Here's what the reviews reveal about DC's rebooted Man of Steel.

G. Allen Johnson at the San Francisco Chronicle was a lot less forgiving in his criticisms, writing: “ Superman is a mess, but it’s a colorful one. It’s either a terrible superhero movie or an OK parody, take your pick.”

This Friday feels like a cinematic rollercoaster! Three big releases have stormed the screens-two from Bollywood and one straight from the heart of Hollywood. While Superman swoops in wearing his iconic cape,

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) is finally here—and the first reviews are in. See if critics and fans agree that classic heroism has returned.

Hero for All Issue 1 is published by DC Comics. Written by Dan Jurgens, with art by Bruno Redondo, ink assists by Caio Filipe, colors by Adriano Lucas and letters by Dave Sharpe. Superman Treasury 2025 Hero for All Issue 1 is part of the Summer of Superman promotional event.

The Truth about Paid Movie Reviews, Influencers, Premieres, & Legalities. After our Superman Movie Review (2025) and loving a lot of what we saw, the comments came rolling in — “shills,” “WB paycheck,” “of course you liked it, you were invited.”