Superman (2025) Review — Is James Gunn's reboot worth watching?
Directed by James Gunn · 2025 ·
Superman (2025) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Studios Where to watch
- Prime Video
- HBO Max
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Superman by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
| United States | Prime Video, HBO Max |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Action
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Superman worth watching?
Yes — Superman earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Pulling off the heroic feat of fleshing out a dynamic new world while putting its champion's big, beating heart front and center, this Superman flies high as a Man of Tomorrow grounded in the here and now.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
What is Superman about?
When Superman's actions abroad and at home draw public scrutiny, Lex Luthor exploits the backlash to turn the world against the Man of Steel. Lois Lane and Krypto must help Clark remember that kindness — not cynicism — is still his greatest power.
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Critic Reviews
Superman Review: James Gunn Reboots Hope for the DCU
★★★★☆
David Corenswet's earnest Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane anchor a DC Universe launch that trades grimdark for sincerity — plus a scene-stealing Krypto.
Fresh and essential DCU viewing before Supergirl.
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