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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Gunn's Superman set to soar at US box office with $135 million opening: Early tracking
James Gunn's Superman is projected to rake in $135 million at the U.S. box office, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. With three weeks remaining until its July 11 release, early tracking numbers place the highly anticipated DC film firmly among the studio's top openers. If the current projection holds, Superman would secure a strong debut—though still short of 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which opened at $166 million. It would, however, outpace 2013's Man of Steel, which launched with $116 million. According to data from National Research Group (NRG) accessed by The Hollywood Reporter, the tracking range lies between $125 million and $145 million. DC Studios and Warner Bros. insiders are reportedly setting expectations slightly lower, estimating between $90 million and $125 million. Social media momentum has led some box office analysts to forecast an even higher opening—up to $175 million. If that materializes, Gunn's reboot would become the biggest DC debut to date, surpassing Batman v Superman and edging out Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy. The film marks the first original release under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership of DC Studios. With the franchise undergoing a complete reset, the success of Superman will likely set the tone for its future. David Corenswet leads the cast as Clark Kent, opposite Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Also starring are Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Edi Gathegi, and Isabela Merced. The storyline reintroduces Superman's origin with modern updates—including the fan-favourite Krypto the Superdog. What is the release date for James Gunn's Superman?It is scheduled to release in North America on July 11, 2025. How much is Superman projected to earn at the U.S. box office?Early tracking places the film's domestic debut at $135 million. Who stars in the new Superman movie?David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult headline the cast. Who plays Superman in the film?David Corenswet takes on the role of Clark Kent/Superman.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Gunn Confronts Zack Snyder Fans Trying to Tank ‘Superman' Because Gunn ‘Killed the SnyderVerse': ‘We Will Survive' and ‘It's All Right to Have an Opposing Force'
James Gunn responded on Threads to an online movement from Zack Snyder fans that seeks to negatively impact the potential success of Gunn's 'Superman,' which kicks off the new DC Universe that is being shaped by the writer-director and his DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran. Snyder was in charge of the last DC Universe, which kicked off with 'Man of Steel' but fizzled out amid critical bombs like 'Justice League,' 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and more. 'Stand up and fight for SnyderVerse on July 11,' one Reddit user posted. 'Fight for our SnyderVerse on the imposter 'Superman' release day. Here's what we can do to make a difference: 1. Post spoilers everywhere. People are less likely to see or enjoy the movie if it's already spoiled; 2. Leave bad rating on review sites. We know for sure gunn-bots will post fake positive reviews so we must let people know the truth and balance the bias out with realistic scores; 3. Reserve tickets online but don't complete the purchase. By selecting and reserving tickets, it gets taken out of the pool for a period of time which means this has a chance of stopping gunn-bots from buying tickets.' More from Variety James Gunn Asked Zack Snyder About Adding Superman's Trunks to New Suit; Snyder Revealed: 'I Tried a Billion Different Versions' and 'Couldn't Get There' 'The Batman 2' Is 'Still Really Important Despite Stories to the Contrary,' Says James Gunn Amid Rumors of Sequel Being Axed: 'We're Supposed to See the Script Shortly' James Gunn Told Marvel He Would Not Put Thor in 'Guardians Vol. 3' Despite 'Avengers: Endgame' Finale: 'I Don't Understand the Character That Much' The Reddit user added that 'Gunn fired the first shot and killed the SnyderVerse and here is our chance to take the fight back to him.' Gunn responded with a short takedown: 'I think we will survive. I'm not sure the eight people that listen to that guy (I'm going to go out on a limb and guess it's a guy) are going to impact the course of events.' The director then elaborated on the topic in a new interview with Rolling Stone, saying: 'I don't mind it. I think it's good. I think you don't wanna have everybody root for you, And I have an actor who reads everything online. I won't say who it is, but he'll read this article, and he'll know who it is. It's one of the top five in Superman. And this actor gets so upset over things that people say. I said, 'First of all, you realize that the trailer came out and [reaction] was 97, 98 percent positive. These people help us, because you don't want everything to seem 100 percent positive.'' 'It's all right to have an opposing force every once in a while,' Gunn continued. 'Some of the things get ridiculous — I just know that every time something comes out, it doesn't matter how positively received, there's gonna be something that is of great controversy. It was great controversy that the sun caused Superman pain.' The upcoming 'Superman' stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, a role famously played by Henry Cavill in Snyder's previous DC Universe. Gunn revealed on X shortly after taking over DC Studios that he had touched base with Snyder and there were no hard feelings between them. Earlier this month in an interview with Fandango, Gunn even revealed that he consulted with Snyder when it came to designing the new Superman suit and whether or not to add the red trunks. 'One of the biggest questions was, 'Were we gonna have trunks, or were we gonna not have trunks?'' Gunn said. 'I talked to Zack Snyder, who was like, 'I tried a billion different versions with the trunks, and at the end of the day, I tried it, but I just couldn't get there.' And I was feeling exactly the same way. … Theoretically, I liked the idea of trunks because it's the Superman I grew up with.' 'Superman' opens in theaters July 11 from Warner Bros. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
James Gunn Calls Out Zack Snyder Fans Threatening 'Superman'
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 "Superman" remains one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. Not only is it bringing the Man of Steel back to the big screen, it also marks the beginning of a new DC Universe led by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. However, not everyone is happy with the change, particularly of the Zack Snyder-led "Snyderverse" group of films. While a majority of these movies weren't well-received commercially, their is still an incredibly vocal fanbase that considers the likes of "Man of Steel," "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," and "Justice League" some of the best superhero movies ever made. Now, a vocal minority of those fans have spoken out, threatening to tank and review bomb the highly anticipated film. More Entertainment: Pixar Reveals New 'Toy Story 5' Villain "Stand up and fight for SnyderVerse on July 11," a Reddit user said, per Zack Sharf of Variety. "Fight for our SnyderVerse on the imposter 'Superman' release day." The Reddit user then left detailed plans to review bomb and reserve tickets so that "Gunn-bots" won't be able to leave "fake positive reviews" or buy tickets. "Gunn fired the first shot and killed the SnyderVerse, and here is our chance to take the fight back to him," the user concluded. Needless to say, this has gotten the attention of DCU fans around the world, and now Gunn himself has spoken out. US director James Gunn next to US actress Rachel Brosnahan speaks about the movie "Superman during the CinemaCon 2025 Warner Bros Pictures presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on April... US director James Gunn next to US actress Rachel Brosnahan speaks about the movie "Superman during the CinemaCon 2025 Warner Bros Pictures presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 1, 2025. More VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images Gunn shared an image of the original Reddit post on r/SnyderCut, which has since been removed by moderators, and seemed to completely laugh it off. "I think we will survive," Gunn said. "I'm not sure the eight people that listen to that guy (I'm going to go out on a limb and guess it's a guy) are going to impact the course of events." James Gunn responds to a Snyder fan urging people to spoil and review bomb #Superman "I think we will survive. I'm not sure the eight people that listen to that guy are going to impact the course of events" — Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) June 16, 2025 Gunn gave further detail in his recent interview with Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone, noting that he doesn't mind this kind of negativity. "I don't mind it. I think it's good," Gunn said. "I think you don't wanna have everybody root for you, And I have an actor who reads everything online. I won't say who it is, but he'll read this article, and he'll know who it is. It's one of the top five in Superman. "And this actor gets so upset over things that people say. I said, 'First of all, you realize that the trailer came out and [reaction] was 97, 98% positive. These people help us, because you don't want everything to seem 100% positive.'" "It's all right to have an opposing force every once in a while," Gunn concluded. "Some of the things get ridiculous — I just know that every time something comes out, it doesn't matter how positively received, there's gonna be something that is of great controversy. It was great controversy that the sun caused Superman pain." More Entertainment: 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know In the end, it seems that this kind of tribalism isn't helpful for anyone, especially since Gunn even got advice from Snyder when it came to Superman's suit. "One of the biggest questions was, 'Were we gonna have trunks, or were we gonna not have trunks?'" Gunn said in an interview with Fandango. "I talked to Zack Snyder, who was like, 'I tried a billion different versions with the trunks, and at the end of the day, I tried it, but I just couldn't get there.' And I was feeling exactly the same way. ... Theoretically, I liked the idea of trunks because it's the Superman I grew up with." More Entertainment: James Gunn Reacts to Rumors 'The Batman 2' Is Canceled Highly Anticipated 'Batman' Anime Reveals Release Date For more DC Comics and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
James Gunn confirms 'Superman' runtime, debunks studio interference rumors
James Gunn, head of DC Studios, has officially confirmed the runtime for his highly anticipated film Superman and refuted claims of studio intervention regarding its length. The director took to Instagram Threads to address a user's query about the film's duration. "Inclusive of credits/post credits the runtime is 2 hours 9 minutes," Gunn stated in his direct reply, making a clarification on the widely discussed figure. Gunn also tackled another persistent rumour: that Warner Bros requested him to reduce the film's length. He dismissed this outright, asserting, "Zero truth to that. And they couldn't even if that's something that they wanted to (do). It's a DC Studios film.' His strong denial emphasises the creative control DC Studios maintains over its productions. Gunn serves as the writer and director of Superman, previously titled Superman: Legacy. David Corenswet steps into the iconic role of the titular Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan starring opposite him as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult portrays the film's antagonist, the brilliant yet megalomaniacal Lex Luthor. The ensemble cast also features Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. Superman is Gunn's first film as the head of DC Studios and the first solo outing for the Son of Krypton in over a decade. The last standalone Superman film, Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, reportedly grossed $670 million globally and initiated a connected DC universe that included titles such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, The Flash, and Wonder Woman. That timeline concluded with 2023's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Superman is slated to hit theaters on July 11.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Superman Runtime Confirmed & It's Way Shorter Than Man of Steel
Superman director James Gunn addressed the film's official runtime and creative control during a recent exchange on Threads. While responding to fan questions, he confirmed the film's final length and clarified that Warner Bros. did not interfere with editing decisions. His comments arrive as DC Studios prepares to launch its new cinematic universe with the upcoming July release. James Gunn has confirmed that Superman has a total runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes, including the credits and a post-credits scene. He shared this on Threads after a user asked if the reported duration was correct. Gunn's clarification puts to rest earlier speculation that the runtime might be shorter. This duration makes Superman one of the leaner entries in the recent wave of superhero films. In comparison, Man of Steel (2013) had a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes, while Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ran for 2 hours and 32 minutes in its theatrical cut. More recent DCEU films, such as Zack Snyder's Justice League, exceeded 4 hours. Gunn's Superman is closer in length to earlier superhero films that often aimed for runtimes between 110 to 135 minutes. When asked whether Warner Bros. had pressured him to reduce the runtime, Gunn responded directly: 'Zero truth to that. And they couldn't even if that's something that they wanted to. It's a DC Studios film.' His comment underscores the operational autonomy of DC Studios under his leadership. Gunn also suggested that Warner Bros. functions primarily as a distributor and co-financier, not as a controlling creative force. In response to further user comments, fans clarified that Gunn answers only to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, reinforcing that creative control over Superman remained with DC Studios. The film, scheduled for release on July 11, 2025, stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. It will serve as the launch point for the new live-action DCU, under the 'Chapter One: Gods and Monsters' banner, and includes appearances by other key characters such as Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Superman Runtime Confirmed & It's Way Shorter Than Man of Steel appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
