Superman OTT release: Where to watch James Gunn's most awaited superhero movie online
Cinephiles will be able to enjoy David Corenswet starrer 'Superman' from the comfort of their homes on OTT platform HBO Max. The makers have not revealed any release date yet but as is typical of Warner Bros Pictures production movies, 'Superman' 2025 may arrive on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) by late August 2025 since Warner Bros' 'Sinners' hit digital stores six weeks post-release.
Considering the timeline followed by 'Sinners' which debuted on HBO Max in around 10 weeks, Superman may stream on HBO Max by early October 2025.
According to Wall Street Journal, Superman was made on a budget of ₹ 1931.75 crore (or $225 million). Based on 336 reviews, review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gave Superman a staggering 82 percent rating.
Backed by Troll Court Entertainment, DC Studios and The Safran Company, the star cast includes Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, and Edi Gathegi in supporting roles.
The big budget movie raked in ₹ 2.3 crore net in India on Monday from 3D screenings, according to film industry tracker Sacnilk. During its 4-day run in theatres, the movie minted ₹ 28.32 crore net in India. At the global box office, the Hollywood favourite collected $220 million, Deadline reported.
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel gave it a 3.5 star rating and in a post on X stated, 'The film is colorful, vibrant, thoroughly entertaining, and has a simple, easy-to-follow story….This Superman is clearly inspired by the actual comic books ,made with kids and families in mind.'
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