Overview

• James Gunn forgoes Superman’s familiar origin to focus on his clash with tech billionaire Lex Luthor and thematic questions of power and misinformation.
• David Corenswet’s portrayal of the Man of Steel emphasizes compassion and human vulnerability as central to this reboot.
• The film assembles an ensemble Justice Gang—including Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Mister Terrific—to establish the DCU’s wider hero network.
• Critics commend the film’s blend of sincerity and comic-book whimsy, especially its political allegory on authoritarianism and immigration crackdowns.
• Some reviewers caution that the story’s brisk pacing and uneven CGI in late action scenes undercut its overall polish.