Superman’ First Reactions: James Gunn’s Reboot Called “A Terrific Start for the New DC Studios

The Man of Steel is back on the big screen, and early reactions to James Gunn’s much-anticipated ‘Superman’ reboot are already flying high. Following the Los Angeles premiere on Monday night, the first social media reactions have dropped — and they’re mostly glowing.

While full film reviews are expected on July 8, initial impressions from press members, film influencers, and media personalities suggest that DC Studios may finally be back on track.

🌟 What Critics Are Saying About ‘Superman’

Erik Davis of Fandango called it "a terrific start for the new DC Studios."

Perri Nemiroff from Collider praised the film for its "exhilarating action set pieces and well-placed humor and levity."

With a mix of grounded storytelling and heroism, James Gunn appears to have delivered a film that pays homage to Superman’s moral core while modernizing the character for today’s audiences.

🦸‍♂️ About the New Superman Movie

Release Date: July 11, 2025

Director: James Gunn

Starring:

David Corenswet as Superman / Clark Kent

Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor

Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen

Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl

Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner

Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho

Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific

Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard

🗣️ Why This Superman Reboot Matters

This is James Gunn’s first DC film since he took charge of DC Studios in October 2022 alongside producer Peter Safran. It signals the start of a revamped DC Universe (DCU), one that’s expected to bring cohesion, vision, and consistency to the franchise after years of creative fragmentation.

“People are looking for heroes right now. They are looking for values of goodness,” Gunn told The Hollywood Reporter. “And Superman is that.”

📺 What’s Next for DC Studios?

Green Lantern HBO series – "Lanterns"

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow – expected in 2026

These upcoming titles aim to further solidify the DCU’s unified narrative under Gunn and Safran’s leadership.

Stay tuned as full critic reviews for Superman arrive tomorrow and audiences across the world prepare to witness the rebirth of the DC cinematic universe.