Overview

• ‘Superman’ inaugurates James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe on the big screen.
• David Corenswet stars as the Man of Steel, supported by Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor.
• Early reviews range from lauding the film’s heart, humour and optimistic tone to faulting a convoluted, overstuffed screenplay.
• Reviewers widely praise Corenswet’s sincere portrayal and his chemistry with Brosnahan while noting standout supporting turns.
• The film opens in theaters on July 11 and frames Superman’s journey as an immigrant parable that sets up upcoming DCU entries.