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Brandon Routh Says He Cried Three Times Watching James Gunn’s Superman Reboot
EVENT CINEMAS PARRAMATTA, JUL 22 – Brandon Routh praised David Corenswet's performance and said the film's hopeful tone and $406.8 million global box office mark a successful DC Universe reboot.
- Brandon Routh, who starred in 2006's Superman Returns, shared that he cried three times watching James Gunn's new Superman reboot released on July 11, 2025.
- Routh's heartfelt response came in the wake of the film's strong debut, which serves as the first live-action installment in the revamped DC Universe overseen by Gunn and Safran.
- He praised David Corenswet's performance as Superman and applauded the reboot's depth and storytelling, expressing excitement for the DC Universe's potential.
- The reboot grossed $235 million domestically as of July 20 and has received strong reviews, marking a positive contrast to the mixed reception faced by Routh's Superman Returns.
- Routh's endorsement and emotional response suggest the reboot may strengthen fan engagement and support ongoing development within DC's cinematic slate.
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