Superman makes a promising start for the DCU

The reviews for Superman (released July 9, 2025, internationally; July 11, 2025, in the US) are mixed but lean positive, with critics and audiences praising its heart, visuals, and performances while noting some flaws in pacing, ambition, and tonal consistency. Here are some of the positive reviews: Heart and Performances : Critics highlight David Corenswet s portrayal of Superman Clark Kent as a standout, describing him as charming, sincere, and evocative of Christopher Reeve s iconic performance without imitating it. Rachel Brosnahan s Lois Lane is praised for her chemistry with Corenswet and her portrayal as a relentless, modern journalist. Nicholas Hoult s Lex Luthor is lauded as a compelling, diabolical foil. Vibrant and Fun : The film is called a fun-filled romp with a comic-book aesthetic, vibrant visuals, and exhilarating action sequences, particularly the flight scenes, which benefit from IMAX. James Gunn s direction is noted for blending humor, heart, and spectacle, drawing comparisons to his Guardians of the Galaxy work but with a more earnest tone. Fresh Take : Reviewers appreciate the film skipping Superman s origin story, diving straight into an established DC Universe (DCU) with metahumans and monsters. It s seen as a promising start for the rebooted DCU, with a focus on hope, kindness, and Superman s humanity. Supporting Elements : Krypto the Superdog is a crowd-pleaser, and characters like Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific add variety to action sequences, though some feel underdeveloped. The score by John Murphy and David Fleming is praised for complementing the emotional and action moments. Also Read : From Kickboxing to Kalaripayattu: Martial Arts' Enduring Impact in Telugu Films Ashok Galla s next with Sithara Entertainments gets First Look date