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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Superhero films ignite rivalry among Marvel and DC comic fans
SAN DIEGO, July 26 — Comic fans are embracing the latest showdown between Marvel and DC as their superhero films Fantastic Four and Superman compete for box office dominance, reigniting a rivalry spanning over eight decades. Whether it's the thrill of seeing the comic book superhero The Thing shout It's clobbering time! before throwing a punch or watching Superman and his faithful pup Krypto save the day, fans are heading to movie theaters to support their favorite films. 'Well, clearly I'm a Marvel fan,' Danielle Stroski, who was dressed as the shapeshifter character named Mystique from Marvel's X-Men comics, at the San Diego Comic-Con. 'But I have a little white dog at home, so I love me some 'Superman' as well. And I know the little white dog is stealing the show for Superman, so it's going to be close. But I got to go Marvel,' she added. The 42-year-old from California predicted Fantastic Four would outperform Superman at the box office. DC fan Lito Loza, dressed as Superboy, voiced his support for Superman. 'I've already seen Superman three times, and I'm very, very happy with what James Gunn did with it. It makes me feel hopeful,' he said, referring to the director. The filmmakers, meanwhile, encourage fans to support both movies. 'I'm a huge Superman fan. I'm a huge James Gunn fan. I'm thrilled that both of us are coming out this month,' director Matt Shakman of Fantastic Four: First Steps told Reuters at the London premiere. 'I think we share a lot of similar optimism in our tone and our feeling in the worlds that we're building. And there's room for Superman, there's room for Fantastic Four. I'm thrilled. Go see both,' he added. Superman director Gunn, who directed the Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy, said in an interview in Los Angeles that he grew up reading both Marvel and DC comic books, appreciating their distinct tones. In theatres on July 11, Superman introduced David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. The movie grossed around US$173 million (RM730.3 million) globally and US$264 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo. Warner Bros has heavily invested in Superman, aiming to launch a new era at DC Studios under Gunn, named co-CEO, alongside producer Peter Safran. Upcoming projects include a Supergirl film slated for June 2026, a film based on the character Swamp Thing as well as TV shows for HBO Max. Disney said Fantastic Four, which stars Pedro Pascal, opened with US$24.4 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada on Thursday night while Daniel Loria, senior vice president at Boxoffice predicts that Fantastic Four: First Steps will open domestically at US$115 million to US$135 million. While sales are currently around US$115 million to US$125 million, he said there was an increase in ticket purchases over the last week that will likely bring sales to the US$115 million to US$135 million range. — Reuters
Geek Tyrant
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Review: James Gunn's SUPERMAN is the Awesome Punk Rock Rebirth The Genre Needs — GeekTyrant
I was excited about James Gunn's Superman , but I didn't expect the film to hit me the way it did. I walked in thinking I'd get a decent kickoff to Gunn's DCU, and I walked out convinced I'd just seen one of the most wildly creative, emotionally grounded, and straight-up fun superhero films in years. Gunn infused this film with that weird, wild, rebellious spirit he's known for. This isn't a movie trying to copy what came before. This is Gunn throwing the rulebook into the sun and building something new with the superhero genre. He thought outside of the box while on this one, and it totally worked for me. This thing screams punk rock! Not in the leather-jacket-and-Mohawk kind of way, but in the way it challenges the polished, formulaic superhero structure we've seen a million times. It's confident, vibrant, and unafraid to get weird and be unique. Gunn's world-building is alive and packed with personality, full of playful energy, and yet it still leaves room for real emotional depth. The tone feels like a balancing act between earnest hope and chaotic irreverence, and it totally sticks the landing. David Corenswet crushed it as Clark Kent/Superman. I'll admit, I was skeptical when he was first announced. He had the look, sure, but did he have the thing? Turns out, he does. He brings this quiet nobility to the role, not just because he's powerful, but because he cares. That's what hit me. His Superman isn't a god looking down on us, he's someone trying to be the best of both worlds: Kryptonian and human. That's the core of the film. His scenes with Lois (played brilliantly by Rachel Brosnahan) have this breezy, flirty rhythm that feels genuinely fun. They just click. And Krypto is an MVP. Every moment with him is gold. That scrappy dog rules! As much as this is Superman's movie, Gunn makes sure the supporting cast pops. Yeah, there are a lot of characters, but it never feels overcrowded. Mr. Terrific brings this dry, deadpan humor that cracked me up every time. Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion) and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) make solid impressions, and I seriously wish we got more of Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), he's got that weird, tragic energy I really dig. He's also got some rad powers Hopefully he gets more time in the sequels. The Justice Gang is ragtag crew of colorful heroes, who chose to fight for something, and their relatrionship with Superman makes for some amsuing moments. Now let's talk Lex Luthor. Nicholas Hoult is perfect. His take on Lex is chilling and dark. There's this simmering resentment under everything he does, and his dynamic with Superman is very personal. He's not just a villain because he hates aliens, he sees Superman as a threat to the world he wants to build. The way he tries to dismantle Superman's image is really clever. It's not all brute force, it's also calculated, manipulative. I loved watching their back-and-forth, because it felt like two worldviews clashing more than just two guys punching each other. The action is aweosme and massive moments that are pure comic book chaos. It's fast, stylish, and Gunn leans into the pulp of it all. You feel the punches, but I was grinning from ear to ear because of how bonkers and imaginative it all is. The thing that really stuck with me, though, was the heart. There's this brief moment that stuck with me between Clark and his dad, Jonathan Kent that just... hit me. No irony, no wink—just a real, vulnerable conversation that was filled with emotion. That emotional throughline gives the movie weight. People are gonna have opinions on this one. Some will say it's too weird, too goofy, not 'serious' enough, and that's fine. But for me? This is exactly what I wanted. A Superman movie that embraces hope, that dares to be crazy, that makes room for action, comedy, heart, and, most of all, joy. It reminded me why I love superhero stories in the first place. Not because they're perfect, but because they show us how we can be better. Gunn didn't just relaunch the DCU with Superman, he reignited the genre.
