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James Gunn’s Superman Reboot Garners Strong Early Reviews

The film’s 86% Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score reflects praise for its upbeat tone, Corenswet’s sincere lead performance, charm of Krypto

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Overview

  • Critics’ early reactions applaud Gunn’s optimistic, playful reboot as a refreshing tone shift from recent superhero fare.
  • David Corenswet’s interpretation of Clark Kent/Superman has been widely praised for blending hope, vulnerability and charisma.
  • Krypto the Superdog has emerged as a standout, with many critics dubbing the canine character the film’s scene-stealer.
  • A minority of reviews dismissed the script as overly convoluted or ideologically driven, branding it a “mess” or “convoluted.”
  • Scheduled for a July 11 release, the film serves as the cornerstone of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s revitalized DC Universe.