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Think We Live in the Age of ‘Blockbuster Slop’? Try Watching Superman
GLOBAL, JUL 14 – James Gunn's Superman reboot earned $217 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing previous solo Superman records and boosting the DC Universe relaunch, studio figures show.
- The new Superman film directed by James Gunn, starring David Corenswet, opened in theaters in 2025 with a $217 million global debut.
- The film's story, emphasizing Superman as an immigrant and a hopeful figure amid geopolitical conflicts mirroring Israel-Palestine tensions, sparked debates about its political nature.
- Besides intense action, such as Superman fighting the Hammer of Boravia, the film highlights his empathy, shown by saving even a small squirrel, reflecting his drive to protect all life.
- The production budget was $225 million, and the film surpassed previous solo Superman openings, with James Gunn stating, "Superman is an immigrant," underscoring the narrative focus.
- The movie's success signals a fresh creative direction for the DC Universe reboot but faces conservative backlash accusing it of pushing a "woke" political agenda on viewers.
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'Superwoke' 'Superman' is smashing box-office records, despite conservative complaints
A "superwoke" Superman movie is leaping over box office records in a single bound!The new film from Warner Bros. and DC Studios has flown to an estimated $122 million at the North American box office over the weekend, making it the number one movie in the United States and Canada.Superman, starring David Corenswet in the titular role, has also earned $95 million overseas, bringing its total earnings to $217 million for its opening weekend, and m…
Superman Didn't Go ‘Woke,’ He’s Just A Good Person
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Watch the 1978 version instead: James Gunn’s Superman reviewed
My father took us to the cinema (Odeon, Leicester Square) once a year at Christmas and in 1978 the film was Superman. I remember it vividly, and I remember it as thrilling, but hadn’t seen it since so I rewatched it and it is everything a superhero movie should be, the gold standard. It has wit. It has intelligence. It has charm, humor, warmth. It’s as interested in the person behind the superpower as it is in the superpower itself. It does not …
James Gunn took an important first step with his DCU. Superman's first numbers fell and he has something to rejoice about.
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