Superman’s Streaming Date Is Imminent, Barely A Month After Release
James Gunn’s Superman, the highest-grossing domestic Superman film with $331.3 million, will be available for digital purchase on August 15 before physical release on September 23.
- The film Superman starring Henry Cavill premiered in theaters on July 11, 2025, and is set for digital release on August 15 in North America.
- James Gunn announced the digital launch date via social media about a month after the theatrical debut, describing the fast release as part of evolving industry trends.
- Superman has earned more than $331 million at the U.S. box office and $247 million internationally, making it the top-performing solo Superman movie domestically and the leading superhero film in ticket sales this year.
- The film holds an 81 percent critic approval and a 91 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes while Warner Bros. confirmed the home release on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD will arrive September 23 with special features.
- CEO David Zaslav described Superman as the start of a new DC Studios era with Gunn preparing sequels within the Super-Family, signaling continued expansion of the DC Universe.
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