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13 hours ago
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‘Superman' Powers To $220M Global Opening; ‘Jurassic World Rebirth' Roars To $530M+; ‘Lilo & Stitch' Soon To Sew Up $1B WW — International Box Office Update
MONDAY UPDATE, with actuals: DC/Warner's Superman flew a bit higher in the Sunday actuals, reaching a $220M global start. The upward shift is powered by domestic, which came in at $125M, while the international box office take remained set in steel at $95M. Also moving up from Sunday's estimates, Universal's Jurassic World Rebirth is now at $532.7M global, with overseas topping the three-century mark to hit $300.3M through yesterday. More from Deadline 'Superman' World Premiere: The Best Of The Red Carpet Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman – Photo Gallery It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Box Office Hit: 'Superman' Leaps Higher To $125M Opening - Monday AM Update For more on the weekend overall, see below. PREVIOUSLY, SUNDAY: Superman, the first movie in Peter Safran and James Gunn's revamped DC Studios Phase I called 'Gods and Monsters,' has leaped to a $217M global opening. That's in line with the pre-weekend projection of at least $200M. On Saturday (see below), we increased that to the $210M+ range. The majority of business came from domestic as the Gunn-directed Warner Bros tentpole experienced some (not unexpected) softness in parts of Asia, while in such European majors as Germany, France and Italy, Supes landed a second-place start as Jurassic World Rebirth tugged on his cape to retain No. 1 in the sophomore session. The international box office debut for Superman is estimated at $95M. RELATED: The Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office We have more on Superman below. In the meantime, some hot takes on other titles in the marketplace: Universal/Amblin's Jurassic World Rebirth easily crossed $500M worldwide this weekend, only the fifth Hollywood title to the milestone so far this year — and the second for Universal — with $529.5M through today. Also, Disney's Lilo & Stitch is now thisclose to becoming the first $1B studio movie of 2025 with $994.3M through today. Turning back to Superman, there are a handful of observations to be made as regards overseas that are not yet clearly defined. We initially saw a $100M+ start, which, as noted, ended up at $95M. Not the biggest of gaps. But why? Here are a handful of theories I've heard floated: frontloading, maybe Superman is just a bit too American, there was nothing super new about this movie's story… In the major DC region of Latin America, Superman was the No. 1 movie with a 50% share and No. 1s in 13 markets. Mexico, which is the second-best international start overall behind the UK ($9.8M), gave Superman a dominant $8.8M No. 1 launch including previews. The results are 35% above Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, 61% higher than Captain America: Brave New World and 72% over Man of Steel. RELATED: 'Superman' Review: James Gunn's Lively Reboot Takes The OG Superhero And His Dog On A Mission For A Kinder World China was the third-biggest launch market for Superman, but as I've continuously noted, we had a very low number earmarked there. It did $6.6M through Sunday. There is some superhero fatigue there (I am not a fan of the term). Gunn and Safran went to Beijing for a premiere, though sans talent. Travel still matters, but this one didn't move the needle. Brazil is a big DC market and was the fourth-best starter for Clark Kent this frame at $5.9M. Supes was No. 1 and tracks on par with Aquaman, Joker and GOTG3; also higher than Wonder Woman (+26%), GOTG2 (+44%), Thunderbolts (+45%), Captain America: Brave New World (+61%), Man of Steel (+151%) and GOTG (+156%). Imax overall was $30.4M globally, including $11.3M coming from the international markets, representing a 12% share of the weekend box office. RELATED: Savior Or Failure? What The Critics Are Saying About 'Superman' Here are the Top 10 for Superman at open: UK ($9.8M), Mexico ($8.8M), China ($6.6M), Brazil ($5.9M), Australia ($5.3M), France ($4.2M), Korea ($4.2M), India ($3.8M/biggest DC opening ever), Spain ($2.9M) and Japan ($2.5M). As seen above, the biggest competition for Superman was Jurassic World Rebirth. The sophomore session added $68.1M (-51%) in 82 overseas markets. The offshore cume now rises to $297.3M with global at $529.5M. Japan is still to release. The Top 5 to date are: China ($62.7M), UK ($26.4M), Mexico ($22.8M), Germany ($15.5M) and Australia ($12.6M). Some notable stats therein include the China total after just two weeks topping the lifetime of recent tentpoles such as A Minecraft Movie, Dune: Part Two, Gladiator II, Captain America: Brave New World, Dead Reckoning, Mufasa: The Lion King and Deadpool & Wolverine. RELATED: 38 Of The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025 Mexico's performance is in line with 2015's Jurassic World and 2018's JW Fallen Kingdom at the same point. Germany held better than the two previous installments, remaining No. 1 and is running above Fallen Kingdom and Dominion aswell as Final Reckoning. Amid high temperatures, the UK gave JWR the market's biggest Friday-to-Saturday increase among non-family films (+71%) with the film tracking on par with Gladiator II and Dune Two at the same point, and in line with Dominion. Australia saw school holidays expanded across the country during the week as JWR surpassed the total lifetime of Brave New World (something it's achieved in several markets). Rebirth is currently in line with Fallen Kingdom and Dominion at the same point, and holding much better than weekend 2 of those films. Japan releases on August 8. And, wow, F1 is still doing laps with another $38.5M from 78 overseas markets. The drop is just 34% from last weekend for $257.2M to date internationally (go figure, but China increased by 7%) and $393.4M global. The Top 5 to date are China ($35.8M), UK ($21.6M), France ($17.7M), Mexico ($15.4M) and Australia ($13.1M). RELATED: 'Superman' Character Posters: David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced and Nathan Fillion Universal's other, more friendly monsters in How to Train Your Dragon continue to fire up strong numbers with $13M from 82 offshore markets for a running international cume of $321M. Worldwide after five weekends is $560.8M. The Top 5 are China ($37.8M), Mexico ($35.1M), UK ($26.2M), Brazil ($19.1M) and France ($16.6M). Japan releases on September 5. Over to Disney's Lilo & Stitch which added another $7.2M in 52 offshore markets this frame and will soon pass $1B with $994.3M to date global. Internationally, the total is $579.7M. All markets are released. The overseas drop was 38% with some notably strong holds: Poland (+55%), Australia (+46%), Portugal (+7%), New Zealand (-6%), Germany (-9%), Argentina (-11%), Saudi Arabia (-14%). The Top 5 to date are Mexico ($66.9M), UK ($48.8M), France ($42M), Brazil ($37.2M) and Germany ($32.1M). MISC UPDATED CUMES/NOTABLE (DIS): $6M intl weekend (51 markets); $53.6M intl cume/$117.3M global (SNY): $3.3M intl weekend (64 markets); $72.6M intl cume/$138.3M global (PAR): $2.4M intl weekend (66 markets); $390.1M intl cume/$584.1M globalPadre No Hay Mas Que Uno 5 (SNY): $1.25M intl weekend (Spain only); $9.1M Spain cume (highest-grossing local title of 2025)Materialists (A24/SNY): $1.2M intl weekend (16 markets); $14.4M intl cume/$49.6M global (UNI): $654K intl weekend (80 markets); $14.1M intl cume/$36.4M global (UNI): $309K intl weekend (59 markets); $18.3M intl cume/$37.4M global PREVIOUS, SATURDAY: On Friday, Warner Bros/DC's Superman added another $21.5M from 78 international box office markets. That brings the offshore flying cume to $40M through Friday. Globally, with Friday's domestic count, the worldwide running total is $96.5M. While we still have Saturday and Sunday to come overseas, what's clear here is that domestic is leaning harder into this latest iteration of the Man of Steel. All told, the James Gunn-directed Superman is expected to reach $210M+ in its worldwide bow. This is slightly above where we had it before the weekend, and of course could shift given Sat/Sun play. While we can't exactly call it kryptonite, there are some areas where Superman is facing a challenge: Asia is soft, for example. Though this should not come as a surprise. We've previously noted that Korea is a depressed market and that Clark Kent was not expected to make an impact in China. For the record, the UK opened on Friday with $3.6M, a clear No. 1 with a 66% share of the Top 5 films. This is above all comps. China, as noted, grossed $2.4M through Friday including sneaks. Superman is an unsurprising non-starter in the market. The ultimate full-run prediction there is just above $11M. As we know, it happens. In happier news, Spain opened on Friday to $1M at No. 1 as the biggest debut for Gunn and 7% higher than Justice League, 29% over Aquaman, 77% ahead of Wonder Woman and 106% above Thunderbolts. Japan, which is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the next Demon Slayer movie next week, had a fantastic start with $781K, super-passing comps. The Top 5 through Friday are: Mexico ($3.8M), UK ($3.6M), Brazil ($3M), Australia ($2.5M) and France ($2.5M). PREVIOUS, FRIDAY: DC/Warner Bros' Superman has begun zipping around the world, ringing up $40.3 million through Wednesday and Thursday in North America and 57 overseas markets. The split there is a record-making $22.5M in domestic previews Thursday night, while $17.8M has come from the international box office so far in the movie's first two days of offshore release. The global total to date does not include Friday's estimates for North America. The James Gunn-directed latest installment about the Man of Steel debuted in nine offshore markets on Wednesday, with another 48 markets joining Thursday. Today adds another 21, which takes the total number of international territories in release to 78. In terms of openings on Wednesday, France was a No. 1 start at $1.3M including previews and ahead of a long weekend for Bastille Day; the debut is 3% above Thunderbolts and also over the most recent Venom and Aquaman movies (+8%). The cume through Thursday is $1.8M. Korea, which we continue to stress is a depressed market, started at $700,000 on Wednesday. That was good for No. 1 and ranked roughly on par with Guardians of the Galaxy, and ahead of Thunderbolts and Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom. Imax repped a strong 18% of the box office from 26 locations. The Korea cume through Friday, not reflected in the international and global totals above, is an estimated $1.7M. Italy's Wednesday opening of $519K was a No. 1 start and roughly on par with Justice League as well as 2% bigger than Man of Steel, 51% ahead of Guardians the first, 97% bigger than Wonder Woman and 159% higher than Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom. Indonesia had a $462K No. 1 start on Wednesday, ranking No. 1 with results on par with Thunderbolts and ahead of GOTG1 & 2, Man of Steel, The Batman and Top Gun: Maverick. The Philippines on Wednesday saw Supes dominate at No. 1 with a 78% market share. The opening day of $386K was 22% above the most recent Mission: Impossible, 29% ahead of Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, 31% higher than Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. On Thursday, some heavy-hitters chimed in. To wit: Mexico debuted at No. 1 with $2.2M. This is the 2nd biggest opening day for a DC movie ever and is roughly on par with The Batman. Australia bowed to $1.3M at No. 1 and claimed the best opening day of 2025 to date. The launch is on par with Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, 10% over The Batman, 13% ahead of Man of Steel, 56% bigger than Guardians 3. Super DC market Brazil came in with a strong No. 1 start for Superman on Thursday of $2M — the biggest opening day ever for James Gunn. The launch day was bigger than all Guardians movies as well as Joker and The Batman, notably. In the UAE, the David Corenswet/Rachel Brosnahan/Nicholas Hoult-starrer ranked No. 1 accounting for half of the total market. Opening day results are roughly on par with The Batman and higher than Aquaman and the Mission movies In Thailand, Superman dominated at No. 1 on Thursday with 58% share at $631K. The Top 5 through Thursday are: Mexico ($2.2M), Brazil ($2M), France ($1.8M), Australia ($1.3M) and Korea ($1.1M). China, where we have already estimated this is not going to move the needle, opened today to $2.4M. 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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The new 'Superman' is a hit. So what's coming next in the DC universe?
James Gunn had a very specific plan for his audience when launching the interconnected new DC universe with 'Superman': The less they know at first, the better. 'I wanted it to feel like what I felt like as a kid reading comic books, like I didn't know anything about these guys,' says the 'Superman' director and co-head of DC Studios with Peter Safran. 'I'm seeing Superman and his friends with a guy with a magic ring and a bald guy that can transform his body into stuff and all these different people. There were robots and flying dogs and kaiju and all this sorcery and science that seemed like sorcery. And I loved just bringing that magical world to the screen.' Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox While the new DCU technically started last year with the animated series 'Creature Commandos,' 'Superman' (in theaters now) truly launched the rebooted universe. The latest take on the superhero stars David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as arch nemesis Lex Luthor, and a supporting cast of characters who'll no doubt show up in other TV shows and movies down the line. For example, Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner, a Green Lantern and member of the Justice Gang in 'Superman,' will also play a role in the upcoming HBO Max series 'Lanterns.' Now that 'Superman' is a runaway hit after its big first weekend ($122 million at the domestic box office), here's a rundown of what's to come in the first 'chapter' of Gunn's DCU, labeled 'Gods and Monsters.' John Cena returns as Peacemaker this summer Played by John Cena, the antiheroic Peacemaker first appeared in Gunn's 2021 movie 'The Suicide Squad' and then was seen in the 2022 'Peacemaker' TV series. Season 2 of the HBO Max show premieres Aug. 21 and features not only Cena's character but also Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), a military man from 'Creature Commandos' whose son was killed by Peacemaker. So there's probably revenge on his mind. The 'Peacemaker' trailer also teased an appearance from the Justice Gang, a supergroup featuring Gardner, Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) that appeared in 'Superman" and is bankrolled by billionaire Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn). Expect more intel to come out of the show's Comic-Con panel on July 25. Milly Alcock flies as 'Supergirl' in 2026 One of the bigger cameos in 'Superman' was Milly Alcock's first appearance as Supes' cousin Kara, who drops by somewhat inebriated to pick up her pup Krypto. She will be back on the big screen next summer in 'Supergirl' (in theaters June 26, 2026), a cosmic adventure/revenge quest that will mark Jason Momoa's debut as the fan-favorite alien bounty hunter Lobo. The film is based on the comic book 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' and Alcock matched Gunn's vision for a 'pixie-ish, punk rock' version of the character, he tells USA TODAY. 'It's like this sort of drunken sorority girl Supergirl who's just also really tough. And it's the Supergirl that I always wanted to see that I never knew I wanted to see.' 'Lanterns' kicks off a new slate of DC TV shows Expected to premiere on HBO early next year, 'Lanterns' is a eight-episode series that will feature members of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps investigating a murder on Earth. Kyle Chandler plays Green Lantern veteran Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre is rookie John Stewart, and Fillion will reprise his role as the brash Guy Gardner. Other shows in development include 'Waller,' a series with Viola Davis back as Suicide Squad head Amanda Waller, and 'Paradise Lost,' a drama set on the Amazons' island of Themyscira before Wonder Woman's birth. The comedy 'Booster Gold' will feature the time-traveling hero from the future, and also in the works is a 'Blue Beetle' animated series (with Xolo Maridueña reprising his 2023 movie role) and a second season of 'Creature Commandos.' More DC movies are on the way – maybe 'Superman 2'? 'Clayface,' a horror movie centered on the Batman villain, has a release date (Sept. 11, 2026), a director ('Speak No Evil' filmmaker James Watkins) and a star (Tom Rhys Harries). And if you've got a Dark Knight baddie, you need a Dark Knight, though Gunn hasn't cast a Caped Crusader yet for 'The Brave and the Bold.' That will feature Batman (one different from Robert Pattinson's take on the character in 'The Batman' world) as well as son/sidekick Damian Wayne (aka Robin). The DC braintrust also is in need of a new Wonder Woman for her film, one of many in development including 'The Authority,' Luca Guadagnino's 'Sgt. Rock' and James Mangold's 'Swamp Thing.' But don't forget the Man of Steel: David Corenswet has said he's already signed on for another movie, a no-brainer considering the enthusiastic reception for the new movie.
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
James Gunn celebrates ‘Superman' box office success: 'Incredibly grateful'
'We've had a lot of 'Super' in Superman over the years, and I'm happy to have made a movie that focuses on the 'man' part of the equation' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox James Gunn attends the "Superman" Fan Event in London's Leicester Square on July 2, 2025. Photo by Jeff Spicer / Getty Images for Warner Bros Writer and director James Gunn is celebrating after Superman — the first film under his watch as DC Studios launches its Gods and Monsters phase — soared to a US$122 million box office opening at North American movie theatres over the weekend. 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. 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That that resonates so powerfully with so many people across the world is in itself a hopeful testament to the kindness and quality of human beings. Thank you.' Director James Gunn and David Corenswet on the set of 'Superman.' Photo by Jessica Miglio / Warner Bros. After several box office misfires, including Justice League , Black Adam and Wonder Woman 1984 , Warner Bros. revamped its approach to characters in its DC stable of superheroes in 2022, hiring Gunn and producer Peter Safran to build out a new film slate featuring some of comicdom's most recognizable names. 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. Superman's box office opening proved to be a much-needed win after other films featuring other notable DC characters that were released in 2023 and 2024, including The Flash , Shazam: Fury of the Gods , Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Joker: Folie a Deux , all fizzled with audiences. In Superman , which carried a rumoured price tag of $225 million, Gunn skips the origin story for a new tale that follows Clark Kent/Superman (David Corenswet) as he grapples with his powers while trying to blend in as a journalist at the Daily Planet. Rachel Brosnahan plays Clark's love interest Lois Lane, while British actor Nicholas Hoult takes on Superman's arch-enemy Lex Luthor. In an interview with Postmedia, Gunn said he was originally offered a chance to direct Superman back in 2018. He agreed to write a new treatment after taking the job to co-lead DC Studios. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '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,'' Gunn said. He added that he was intrigued to help spearhead DC Studios' rebrand because he wanted to be a part of 'getting to tell the biggest story ever told.' Superman's box office victory also sent a message to critics who lashed out at its pro-immigrant message and called the movie 'woke.' 'Superman has always stood for 'truth, justice and the American way,' and the 'American way' is immigrant friendly, tremendously immigrant friendly,' Dean Cain, who played Superman from 1993 to 1997 on ABC's Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman , recently told TMZ (via Entertainment Weekly). 'But there are rules. You can't come in saying, 'I want to get rid of all the rules in America, because I want it to be more like Somalia.'' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav also cheered on Superman's success, while offering up praise to Gunn and Safran for ' forging something new.' 'Three years ago, I hired James Gunn and Peter Safran to reimagine and unify the creative direction of DC under one leadership team, by breathing new life and excitement into one of the most iconic storytelling franchises in the world,' Zaslav said on Sunday as Superman's opening weekend numbers started to roll in. 'James and Peter's commitment to honouring the legacy of the DC Universe while forging something new and enthralling is inspired.' Superman is just the first step, Zaslav added. 'Over the next year alone, DC Studios will introduce the films Supergirl and Clayface in theatres and the series Lanterns on HBO Max, all part of a bold ten-year plan. The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Director James Gunn, David Corenswet and Peter Safran on the set of 'Superman.' Photo by Warner Bros. Shortly after they were hired to co-lead DC Studios, Gunn and Safran lifted the lid on a 10-year plan that will feature interconnected stories and spinoffs that will include a new Batman movie, next summer's Supergirl , Clayface , Lanterns , a new TV series based on the Green Lantern comics, and a new take on Wonder Woman. In a recent GQ cover story on Corenswet, Gunn tried to downplay how much money Superman needed to make in order to be considered a bona fide success. 'This is not the riskiest endeavour in the world,' he said. '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.' 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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
DC Eyeing Two 'Superman' TV Spinoffs
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Just as "Superman" celebrates its wide theatrical release, a report from the Wall Street Journal details DC Studios' upcoming strategy, including news that DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are already considering two TV spinoffs of the film. According to the report, one of the series under consideration would center on Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific. His character is a member of the Justice Gang in "Superman" and has proven a popular standout in reviews. Read More: New 'Superman' Clip Explains His Secret Identity The other series would focus on Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen. Focusing on a character like Olsen might seem strange for a superhero franchise, but it worked for DC Comics who ran a "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" comic for over 160 issues. The series was even revived as recently as 2019. David Corenswet in "Superman". David Corenswet in "Superman". Warner Bros Along with revealing the two potential TV series, WSJ's report also discussed DC's goals for content output. The studio is looking to put out two live-action films per year, one animated film, and multiple TV series. If true, then DC already has its two live-action films scheduled for 2026: "Supergirl" on June 26 and the body-horror flick "Clayface" on September 11. On the TV side of things, DC's "Gods and Monsters" opened with the animated series "Creature Commandos" last December and the second season of "Peacemaker" comes out on August 21. "Lanterns" is currently in post-production and doesn't have a firm release date yet. It's expected to stream on HBO Max some time in 2026. Also, while no "Justice League" film has been officially announced, the plan is apparently for DC to re-establish all of its most iconic characters before releasing a "Justice League" team-up movie. If true, then it's clear DC Studios is committed to taking things much more slowly than the DCEU. "Superman" brings its titular hero into the DCU, next year's HBO series "Lanterns" introduces Green Lantern (other than Guy Gardner), and both "Batman" and "Wonder Woman" movies are in early development. Depending on the make-up of the DCU's Justice League that leaves, potentially, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, and Martian Manhunter. "Superman" is currently playing in theaters. The film is written and directed by James Gunn. "Superman" stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. More Comics: Superman Early Reviews Are Saying the Same Thing 'Superman' Star Teases Potential R-Rated DC Project
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Superman ending explained: What the post-credit scenes really mean
James Gunn's Superman (2025), featuring David Corenswet, is now playing on theaters. The film introduces the iconic superhero and gives you a taste of what is to come in DC Studios' "Gods and Monsters" phase. Superman takes place in a world where Superman has been active in Metropolis for three years.(File image) Superman does not end with any big twist or reveal a new villain, but does have a few things in line for the next story. There are a couple new characters introduced, with a few tiny teases of what's next. Superman takes place in a world where Superman has been active in Metropolis for three years. He is now just trying to balance being a reporter, and being a hero, while fighting crime full time. (Disclaimer: Major spoilers ahead) Superman's main threat is… Superman's main threat this time is Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult. Along the way, Superman runs into several other heroes from the DC world — Guy Gardner (Green Lantern), Hawk Girl, Mister Terrific, and Metamorpho, according to Economic Times report. Peacemaker makes a short media appearance, likely teasing the second season of his show. The movie also brings back Superman's robot assistants inside the Fortress of Solitude, which longtime fans will recognize. At the very end, after Lex is defeated, Kara Zor-El better known as Supergirl crashes into the Fortress. She's played by Milly Alcock. Her entrance is loud and chaotic. She's portrayed as Superman's wild cousin, who's been partying across different planets. Also Read: Superman first review: James Gunn film 'is final nail in superhero coffin', David Corenswet 'in Henry Cavill's shadow' Krypto, the super dog belongs to whom One surprise reveal is that Krypto, the super dog, actually belongs to her — not Clark. He's just been watching the dog while she was away. Kara doesn't stick around, but her arrival clearly sets up her solo film. Post-credit scenes The film includes two post-credit scenes, but neither one reveals a new villain or major storyline. In the mid-credit scene, Superman and Krypto sit on the moon, silently looking down at Earth. It's a quiet moment that shows Superman's steady commitment to protecting the planet, with Krypto by his side. The final post-credit scene is more lighthearted. Superman and Mister Terrific are checking out damage from earlier in the film. Superman makes a dry joke about a cracked building looking crooked. Mister Terrific, clearly irritated, storms off and kicks a rock. Superman stands there awkwardly and says, 'Gosh, I can be such a jerk.' Both scenes focus more on character than plot. They offer a little humor and show how some of these heroes might connect in future films. Rather than trying to shock the audience, Superman builds out the new DC Universe with steady world-building. With Superman now at the center and characters like Supergirl and Mister Terrific stepping in, DC seems more focused on building relationships and tone — not just teasing the next villain.
