James Gunn’s “Superman” is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2025. Starring David Corenswet as the fan-favorite superhero, the new film has much to prove as it serves as a jumping-off point for the new DC Universe. Naturally, many moviegoers will want to see reviews for the movie before forking over the cash to see it in theaters.
It’s also worth noting that this is the first “Superman” movie since 2016’s “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.”
The 2025 Version of ‘Superman’ Has Strong Initial Social Media Reactions
The social media embargo for reactions to James Gunn‘s “Superman” lifted at midnight on July 8. So far, people who had the chance to see the new film seem to be mostly in agreement that it’s one that comic book fans will enjoy.
Notably, the official “Superman” X account collected four reviews shared on the platform. The person running the account captioned the post, “The reviews are in, and Superman is soaring with fans and critics alike.”
One reviewer, Brandon Davis, remarked, “Superman is a triumph for the new DC Universe. It’s a comic book brought to beautiful live-action life, brimming with hope & fulfillment. It actually elicited tears of joy from me.” He continued, “It’s a Superman for everyone. David Corenswet was born for Superman & Clark Kent. Loved it.”
Additionally, film critic Grace Randolph gave a positive social media reaction to the 2025 version of “Superman.” She said on X, “This is the BEST Superman movie to date. When James Gunn gets out of the way & lets his work speak for itself, it’s incredible.”
Grace continued, “It’s not perfect, but darn close & made me a believer in Gunn’s DC.” She later stated that her full review will go into some of the film’s flaws. Grace Randolph also said she had concerns for the success of the movie with general audiences.”
The Movie Has An Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Rating
While the social media reviews for James Gunn’s latest work have been great, not everyone agrees. The film debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive 91 percent. However, that rating has now decreased to 87%, which still makes it certified fresh on the platform.
Jarrod Jones said in a positive review on the platform, “Superman delivers a simple, potent message: You don’t need X-ray vision to see people as people.” Danna Han-Klein gave it a four-and-a-half out of five-star rating.
They said, “A good film elevated to great by its release timing. Superman can feel antiquated, but living in our darkest timeline has re-illuminated the need for hopeful heroes. Gunn brings his signature humor and tries to balance it (oft unevenly) with earnestness.”
In a negative review, Mike Massie gave it a five out of 10, writing, “It’s all fine in the moment, but there was no real reason to try this story again – at least not with this screenplay.”
Peter Howel said, “Writer-director Gunn is brilliant at conjuring spectacle and creating alien realms… What Gunn is not so great at is storytelling. “Superman” is all over the place, not just geographically but also narratively.
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Here’s What the Critics Are Saying About ‘Superman’