Overview

• George R.R. Martin praised James Gunn’s Superman as one of the best adaptations of the character in decades, noting its hopeful tone and direct ties to classic comics.
• He framed Superman’s journey as a refugee story, calling him “an illegal immigrant” to underscore the character’s outsider empathy.
• Martin lauded Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor as definitive portrayals and commended David Corenswet’s performance as Kal-El.
• Since its July 11 debut the film has grossed over $500 million worldwide and holds an 83 percent “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes along with an A- CinemaScore.
• The success of Superman has accelerated DC Studios’ roadmap, paving the way for Peacemaker Season 2, Supergirl, Clayface, The Brave and the Bold, a new Wonder Woman film, Lanterns and Teen Titans.