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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
When is 'Superman' streaming? Here's our best guess
"Superman," surely one of the most anticipated summer movies of 2025, has arrived. As the first movie from James Gunn's DCU project, David Corenswet's Man of Steel has a lot of weight on his shoulders, but early signs suggest that critics and fans are on board with this more hopeful version of the Last Son of Krypton. As of writing, the movie's landed an 82% critics score and a 95% from fans on the review aggregate site, Rotten Tomatoes, with praise coming for the ensemble, the warm and fun feel, and a scene-stealing turn from Supes' four-legged friend, Krypto. In her "Superman" review, TG's own Alix Blackburn called it "a caped comeback to celebrate," and a movie that feels both "fresh and faithful" to DC's iconic hero. And, having seen the movie myself, I'd agree: "Superman" is a strong statement of intent for the DCU. It's a charming popcorn blockbuster and a movie that I'm sure countless Superman fans will love (even if it is a tad messy and is maybe juggling one too many moving parts). The movie takes us three years into this particular Superman's run, and sees him tangling with tech billionaire (and noted Superman hater) Lex Luthor (a brilliant Nicholas Hoult), who's determined to see the Man of Tomorrow gone for good. It's definitely a movie that you should experience on the big screen, in my opinion, but if you'd prefer to wait to stream it, we unfortunately do not yet have a "Superman" streaming date just yet. However, here's my best guess at when I think we might be able to watch the new release at home. At the time of writing, the only way to see "Superman" is by heading to your nearest movie theater, and that's unlikely to change for a while yet. After all, the movie only just came to the big screen on Friday, July 11. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The first place you'll be able to stream it at home will surely be via premium video-on-demand (PVOD) storefronts like Amazon or Apple TV. Like I said above, we don't currently know when "Superman" will make its way to any streaming services. However, being a Warner Bros. movie, we can expect the movie will first be available on Warner Bros. Discovery's newly-renamed streamer, HBO Max. And if I had to guess when we might be able to watch the DCU's first movie at home, I'd wager James Gunn's "Superman" movie would arrive on HBO Max at the end of September 2025. That guess is based on the typical length of time we've waited for new releases to hit the streamer. For example, Ryan Coogler's hugely popular thriller "Sinners" came to HBO Max on July 4, which was 78 days after it first hit theaters. That's the same number of days we waited for "A Minecraft Movie", "Companion", and "Mickey 17" to hit HBO Max, too. So, 78 days seems like the magic number when it comes to Warner Bros. movies, which is why I think we won't see "Superman" soar onto the small screen until the fall. Counting off 78 days from the movie's release day would be Friday, September 26, 2025, and seeing as HBO Max's big movie drops (like those I've listed above) have happened on Fridays, I think that's a pretty compelling guess. Of course, I'll just stress once more that this is purely speculation, as we do not have a confirmed "Superman" streaming date at the time of writing. Plus, if the movie proves to be a box office smash, there's always the chance it remains in theaters a little longer. As soon as we hear anything about the streaming future of "Superman," we'll be sure to share that info here. And if you'd like to settle down in front of another movie while you wait, be sure to check out our guide to the best movies on HBO Max for tons of top streaming choices.
Euronews
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Film of the Week: 'Superman' – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot
I confess I've never been much of a Superman fan. Compared to other superheroes, the Man of Steel always seemed boring to me. Yes, the story of a god growing up amongst men and fighting for the oppressed is inherently interesting, but I never felt a sense of jeopardy when it came to the super strong Christlike martyr who seemed so impervious to most threats that there was no real drama. Granted, there's always Kryptonite, but when Supes eventually shakes off the glowing green irritant before breaking through the time barrier by flying around the world so fast he reverses the direction of time's arrow and thereby undoes the tragedy that just occurred – like in the 1978 movie – then the stakes are at an all-time low. Then came Zack Snyder's ambitious but botched attempt to replicate the grounded nature of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. That dour take on Superman didn't help much, and I can't say I was giddy about yet another cinematic reboot. However, and much to my surprise, James Gunn's Last Son of Krypton feels far from invincible, giving Superman enough emotional stakes to pierce my cold heart. More than that, this flawed but exuberant blockbuster may be the first time I've properly enjoyed a Superman film. The film opens with a bruised and bloodied Big Blue (a perfectly cast David Corenswet) crash landing in the Arctic near the Fortress of Solitude. As the opening credits inform us, Superman has just lost a fight for the first time, courtesy of scheming billionaire bastard Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and his very own floating robot dubbed 'The Hammer of Boravia'. That name refers to a geopolitical SNAFU that Supes is embroiled in. Having prevented fascistic Boravia from invading its neighbouring country, Jarhanpur, despite Boravia being a US ally, everyone's favourite superhero is at the heart of a PR disaster – also orchestrated by Luthor. Cue: Krypto, the caped, plucky but obstinate supercanine, helping out his bleeding master and getting him back on his feet. Such a good boy. On top of the bad press, Superman / Clark Kent is three months into a dicey relationship with intrepid reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), and the revelation of a previously corrupted recorded message from his parents makes him question his place on Earth. No time to mope too much though, as Luther's greed and envy has driven him to extreme lengths to discredit the immigrant alien he refers to as 'it'. By ditching not only the doom and gloom of the Snyderverse but also the tiresome need for an umpteenth backstory, Gunn starts in medias res to better embrace the spirit of the seemingly bygone era of campy comic books. And it works. This fast-paced adventure looks and feels like a comic book transposed onto the big screen, with all the unapologetic strangeness, colourful palette and intentional corniness that befits a 'naive but well-intentioned" boyscout who will take the time to save a squirrel in peril. The 'silliness' of Gunn's approach feels bold in these current times – and the director knows what he's doing. He clearly understands that superhero fatigue has settled in; his reset doubles down on the fun factor without shying away from some real-world mirroring. This may not be anything new for Superman films, but the inclusion of xenophobia laced with cancel culture (aided by social media bots / monkeys) and the contentious Middle Eastern geopolitical dispute with obvious – but not overplayed - topical parallels to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine conflict is a bold touch. You can almost hear nose-bleedingly annoying comments about Superman going 'woke' - the pithy last defence of those who never tire of shouting at clouds. But that's what Superman has always been: an alien humanitarian who fights for justice and for whom 'kindness is punk rock.' A cheesy line, granted, but one which nonetheless lands - especially with the film's final needle drop of a deep cut Iggy Pop collab which works wonders. As great as Superman is, there are undeniable issues – chiefly an overstuffed script that tries to cram in a bit too much in one go. As well as one too many black holes during the contractually-obliged CGI onslaught. That said, Gunn proves once again that he can gleefully tick boxes while indulging in a large cast – like he did in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies – and still make the plot make sense. The other 'metahumans' in the Justice Gang get their time to shine, with Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion) standing out. It's a shame that Hawkgirl (The Last Of Us' breakout star Isabela Merced) is shortchanged, but the motley crew remains a charming addition to this new DC Universe. Ultimately, it's so much fun to watch that anyone willing to get with the program won't care enough to riot. As for those who get too hung up on its negatives, it'll be a hardened viewer who doesn't fall for Corenswet's disarmingly earnest portrayal and that spiralling slaying soundtracked to Noah and the Whale's 'Five Years Time'. Superman may not be a perfect movie, but it's a terrifically endearing crowdpleaser – one which dwarfs this year's other blockbusters like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, F1® The Movie and Jurassic World Rebirth. More than that, it's a deliriously entertaining start for the newly minted DC Studios under Gunn and Peter Safran's management and above all, a breath of fresh air that left me with a big, dumb grin on my face. It made me believe a man (and a dog) can fly. Best of all, it made me care about the flying man. And his dog. Who, again, is such a good boy. Superman is out in cinemas now.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
James Gunn Slams 'Superman' $700 Million Goal Rumor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors There might be a lot riding on the success of "Superman" but the box office goals might be a bit exaggerated. To be fair, a film bombing at the box office is going to have a significant impact on a director, studios, and more — but James Gunn is not at all worried. More news: 'Superman' Star Teases Potential R-Rated DC Project Gunn has been one of the biggest cheerleaders for the launch of the DC Universe, and naturally so since he is leading the whole thing. However, he is also not one mince words when it comes to rumors about any of the properties involved in the DCU. Now, Gunn has taken to defending "Superman" over the rumors that the film will only be successful if it makes a staggering $700 million at the box office. David Corenswet in "Superman". David Corenswet in "Superman". Warner Bros More news: 'The Last of Us' Creator is Leaving the HBO Series In an interview with GQ's Frazier Tharpe, Gunn and "Superman" star David Corenswet dive deep into rebooting the Man of Steel, and the challenges that come with it. "This is not the riskiest endeavor in the world," Gunn tells me the day after definitively picture-locking the film. "Is there something riding on it? Yeah, but it's not as big as people make it out to be. They hear these numbers that the movie's only going to be successful if it makes 700 million or something and it's just complete and utter nonsense. It doesn't need to be as big of a situation as people are saying." Firstly, Gunn again does not mince words when it comes to rebooting the "Superman" franchise, which has been done before. Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Christopher Reeve have all taken their turns at playing the Last Son of Krypton, all to varying degrees of success. Now, Corenswet will step into the role of Superman, to hopefully usher in a new era of success for the character and DC. Gunn also doubles down to tell the world that the film will be a success, even if it does not bring in $700 million. That might not be the case, but it's also not far off. According to Wikipedia, the reported budget for "Superman" is currently $225 million. Multiple reports and figures tell different stories, but the general consensus on what makes a hit movie is that the movie must land about three times the amount of its budget to be a success. Given the reported budget of $225 million for "Superman," three times that amount figures to $675 million. Gunn may have said that $700 million is exaggerated, but the studios might not feel the same. Even more than the actual monetary figure that "Superman" produces, the biggest measure of success, other than the box office draw, is the fan reception. Now, it would be a bit foolish to think that everyone is going to be a fan of "Superman." However, it is the overarching popularity of the film that will truly measure Gunn's success. Gunn wrote and directed "Superman," and he has been heralded as the man who can "save" DC. The Zach Snyder era was not a fan favorite, and it came under plenty of scrutiny, along with the films that followed. In simple terms of popularity, Marvel has been at the top of the food chain in terms of superhero movies. Gunn now has a chance to revive DC to put it at the same level as Marvel. The good news is Gunn has been heralded for his "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, along with his reboot of "The Suicide Squad." Should the new "Superman" be a hit with fans, it will place faith back into DC as a whole. If fans are talking about "Superman," then more people will go see it. That will lead to higher box office earnings. Though this is all simple sounding, Gunn may think $700 million is off the mark, but that number might just be right around what needs to happen to truly kick his DCU off the right way. More entertainment: 'South Park' Creators React to New Season Being Delayed For more on DC and comics, head to Newsweek Comics.
Toronto Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
'Superman' director James Gunn on hiring David Corenswet: 'This guy is perfect'
DC Studios' co-CEO launching new era for one of comicdom's preeminent superheroes Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox David Corenswet plays Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn's new "Superman" movie. Photo by Warner Bros. LOS ANGELES — For years, James Gunn resisted DC's pleas to try and get him to make a Superman movie. When he finally agreed, he said he could only do it if he found the right actor to play the Last Son of Krypton. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'I was offered Superman originally in 2018, and I said no. I did The Suicide Squad instead,' the writer-director said in a recent interview on the rooftop of L.A.'s futuristic-looking Wrapper building. 'When they first offered it to me, I just wasn't sure I could do it.' After he left Marvel — where he had written and directed three Guardians of the Galaxy movies — to co-lead Warner Bros.' newly-minted DC Studios alongside producer Peter Safran in 2022, the nudges kept coming. 'Superman was not my dream. It was Peter Safran's dream,' Gunn, 58, said. 'He's my partner at DC, and he wanted to make a Superman movie his entire life. He would bring it up to me, constantly.' Initially hesitant, Gunn began to see a wealth of storytelling opportunities he could indulge in as he set about refreshing DC's oldest superhero on the big screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And it stuck with him. Gunn started to think about ways he could blend the character's goodness with his own penchant for left-field humour and empathetic take on the misfit hero. 'I kept thinking, 'How would I do Superman if I were to do it?' Then they came back to me again with Superman before I took over at DC and I said, 'OK, I think I'm going to try and tackle it,'' he said. Director James Gunn, David Corenswet and Peter Safran on the set of 'Superman.' Photo by Warner Bros. After getting to the end of his script for his new reimagining, Gunn faced another problem. 'I said to Peter, 'If I can't find the right guy to play Superman, I'm not sure I can make the movie.'' The thing Gunn was most worried about was casting the newest face of the classical DC superhero, who has been played onscreen by Henry Cavill, Kirk Alyn, George Reeves, Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, Tom Welling and Tyler Hoechlin. But after the first day of sifting through the many audition reels that had landed on his desk on the Warner Bros. lot, Gunn was immediately taken with David Corenswet's tape. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The actor, who appeared in Ryan Murphy's Hollywood as well as last summer's Twisters , was able to tap into a vulnerability Gunn hadn't seen in any of the previous iterations. 'When we saw him, we said, 'Oh my God, he's got such a Superman face!'' Gunn recalled. Director James Gunn and David Corenswet on the set of 'Superman.' Photo by Jessica Miglio / Warner Bros. Corenswet was also able to display a kind of inherent goodness from the comics that Gunn hopes translates to the big screen when the film flies into theatres this week. 'At the end of the day, the world doesn't always seem to have so much good in it and this movie has to truly be that,' Gunn said. The second audition I saw was David Corenswet and I went, 'Oh my God, this guy is perfect.' James Gunn on casting David Corenswet to play the Man of Steel With Corenswet in place, Gunn recruited Rachel Brosnahan to join the reboot as love interest Lois Lane. British actor Nicholas Hoult — who also auditioned to play Superman — was then cast as Supes' arch-enemy Lex Luthor. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Then he added Superman's trusty dog Krypto to the story. The rambunctious pooch comes to his master's aid in the very first scene in the movie and he's barking and yelping right to the end. Krypto merch is likely to be a hot seller this summer. ' I thought (including Krypto) was a way to say we're embracing all of the Superman mythology,' Gunn said. 'Superhero movies have a way of taking these characters and saying. 'OK, it's Superman, but it's not any of the other stuff' … In our (version) … Superman's got a flying dog and a giant fortress that springs from the ground. And he fights giant monsters.' Krypto and Superman seen in a first look from James Gunn's 'Superman' movie. Photo by DC Studios / Warner Bros. Gunn's new Superman movie will be the first step as DC sets about revamping its superhero slate with a new series of interconnected films, television shows, comic books and video games. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The film follows Corenswet's Clark Kent/Superman in a new adventure that skips his origin story altogether as it focuses on the titular hero grappling with his powers while trying to blend in as a journalist at the Daily Planet. As Superman is drawn into a global conflict, Luthor plans to lure him into a trap and vanquish him once and for all. Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in 'Superman.' Photo by DC Studios / Warner Bros. The film co-stars Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (as the Green Lantern member Guy Gardner), Wendell Pierce (Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White), Frank Grillo (Rick Flag, Sr), María Gabriela de Faría (The Engineer), and Christopher Reeve's son Will Reeve in a cameo. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. With Superman in the books, the DCU continues its Gods and Monsters phase with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow , starring Milly Alcock, next summer. Down the line is Lanterns , a new TV series based on the Green Lantern comics, as well as new iterations of Batman and Wonder Woman. In a prior interview with Postmedia, Gunn said he was intrigued to help spearhead the DC Studios because he wanted to be a part of 'getting to tell the biggest story ever told.' It's a job that's likely to keep him busy churning out stories for the next decade. Below, Gunn, who is already hard at work writing the next chapter in DC's nascent cinematic universe, spoke more about finding the perfect Superman in Corenswet, why this Lex Luthor is the scariest one we've seen so far and opined about the character's enduring appeal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. We met six years ago on the set of The Suicide Squad and you looked like you were having a ball. What was your first day like shooting Superman ? Cold! We were shooting in Svalbard, Norway, which is an island north of Norway in the Arctic. It was one of the first shots you see in the movie where David Corenswet is lying in the snow and the camera pushes down in on him and he whistles (summoning Krypto). It was a very difficult shot; David was very cold; he had to lie in the snow … But I knew right away he was going to be a trooper for the rest of the movie because he put up with it. Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and James Gunn on the set of 'Superman.' Photo by Jessica Miglio / Warner Bros. People have seen that scene from the trailer and that's when we first meet Superman's dog Krypto. How did you decide to put Krypto in the movie? I had rescued my dog, Ozu. He was in hoarding situation. This woman had 60 dogs in her backyard and …. they kind of just lived on top of each other and he had never known human beings. I went to the rescue organization and I saw him and he had this cocky ear (one ear up and one ear down) and this goofy look on his face and I said, 'I want that dog.' I brought him home, and he was a terrible, terrible dog. He wouldn't let my wife or I touch him. He was constantly biting my feet until they bled. He ate my $10,000 laptop … He destroyed all my shoes; destroyed all our furniture. He was just an absolute nightmare of a dog and I thought, 'Thank God he doesn't have super powers.' And that's where I got the idea for Krypto (being this) terrible dog, even though he's always been pretty good in the comics. So that's where he started. He's based on my dog. We 3D-modelled my dog … and it was my entryway into this magical world of DC with flying dogs, kaijus, robots, magic, and science so extreme it almost seems like magic. It's one of the things I think we bring to Superman that's different from other iterations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. David Corenswet in 'Superman.' Photo by Warner Bros. Before coming here to speak to you, I looked at my bookshelf and saw all the different Superman comics I own — Superman Unchained , All-Star Superman , Superman: Year One , The Man of Steel , Superman: Earth One — and it got me thinking about the longevity of the character and why he never seems to go out of style. I think because everyone processes him in a different way whatever age he's in. But he has kind of gone in and out of style. His comics have been more and less popular — they're popular right now, but over the past few years he's been eclipsed by Batman. Some of the movies have done better than other movies. They all do pretty well, because he's Superman. I think that it's been a wild ride. But he's still the world's first superhero. He's the one we think of as the most positive superhero, so I think that's something people are always going to be attracted to. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet in a scene from 'Superman.' Photo by Jessica Miglio / Warner Bros. How did you settle on David to play Superman? I was really lucky because when I was done with the script and Peter and I decided to start casting … I needed to find somebody that looked like Superman. I needed someone who had the dramatic chops; I needed someone with the comedic chops; and I needed someone who could deliver fast-paced dialogue as it was written in the script. I also had to have somebody who was athletic enough to do all the incredibly complex work we were doing … to shoot the flying in the way that I envisioned. And I was so blessed because the second audition I saw was David Corenswet and I went, 'Oh my God, this guy is perfect.' David Corenswet as Superman in 'Superman.' Photo by Jessica Miglio / Warner Bros. Nicholas' Lex is my favourite version of that villain so far. Mine too. I think we get to the core of who Lex is and why he hates Superman so much and I think it makes so much sense. The other thing I like about Nick as Lex, and the character in this movie, is he's a real threat. This isn't a Lex Luthor who is only getting his way because he's threatening the life of someone. He's smart and he has figured out how to murder Superman, and that makes him a pretty scary character. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and David Corenswet as Superman in 'Superman.' Photo by Jessica Miglio / Warner Bros. So, we started with the first day. What was the last day on set like knowing what's ahead and all the other storylines that you've dreamt up? I'm never very comfortable with goodbyes. I kind of dread endings. Everybody's crying and it was a great shoot, but I'm exhausted and I just want to go home and see my wife and dog. So, endings are difficult. Beginnings are easy for me, but endings are very difficult. Superman opens in theatres July 11. mdaniell@ Read More Sunshine Girls Editorial Cartoons Toronto Raptors World Columnists
