With James Gunn’s Superman nearing its theatrical release date, early reactions to the first entry in the new DCU have leaked onto the internet following a recently conducted screening. Some of the reviews have compared Gunn’s take on the title character to Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, noting a sharp contrast between the two directors’ visions.
Critics say James Gunn’s Superman is nothing like Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel in early reactions
The new Superman film has received its first reviews, with reactions pouring in after an early screening of the movie recently took place. The show’s audience was mostly comprised of critics and influencers, who have since given their reactions to the movie.
One X (formerly Twitter) user praised the new Superman film after catching the first 30 minutes of it, stating, “Needless to say it was DAMN BEAUTIFUL. Time absolutely flew by.”
Another compared James Gunn’s Superman to Zack Snyder’s, writing in their review that Corenswet’s version is “180 degrees away from” Snyder’s Man of Steel. Detailing the experience of his friend who witnessed the screening of the film, the X user wrote, “He said the trailers have been a bit of a misdirect. But the most important thing was…he really, really liked it.”
Meanwhile, an early reaction to Superman drew parallels between the movie and the fan-favorite Superman: The Animated Series, noting, “It’s very Silver-Age. It’s got a lot of those sci-fi tropes. It’s big in spectacle, drama, and laughs. Big in its heart. A very earnest film,” on X.
Renowned entertainment insider Daniel Richtman also noted the positive early reactions to James Gunn’s latest film, stating, “I hear #Superman is good.”
While the leaked early reactions to Superman suggest a positive overall reception for the new movie, more detailed reviews from critics and the general public will arrive online as the film nears its big-screen release date of July 11, 2025.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.
