James Gunn's 'Superman' (2025) revitalizes the DC universe with a blend of heart and action. The film balances comic-book spectacle with real-world issues. But is it to your liking? Let's dive in and find out.

The actor, who lives with his family in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Philadelphia, far from the glamour of Hollywood, knows that after this project it will be difficult to shake off the superhero label.

Superman's foil comes in Hoult's Lex Luthor, a man proudly consumed by envy, who, as Lois deduces, wants to be king (who said comic book allegory needed to be subtle?). Hoult joins Brosnahan and Corenswet in ceding character beats and development to a chaotic, teeming plot.