After the embargo on official reviews ended, James Gunn ‘s Superman DCU movie has announced its first score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Superman was a historic moment for DC Studios. The movie served as the official opening for the new DC universe after the previous introduction through the Creature Commandos series.
Superman DCU Rotten Tomatoes
With 150 reviews available since this post was published, the movie has managed to achieve an impressive score of 86%. This makes it one of the most successful openers in the history of the new DC Universe.
While this number is likely to change as more reviews come in, this early achievement is definitely encouraging. Many observers believe that this movie marks a positive step for DC Studios after several failed films in the past.
With high scores on Rotten Tomatoes, it seems that James Gunn’s vision in revitalizing these iconic characters has caught the attention of critics. Although there is no audience rating yet, many are hopeful that the movie will be well-received by the general public.
This success is striking, especially since this is the first solo superhero movie. James Gunn also emphasized that the film is full of humanity. He even compared it to Godzilla Minus One, thanks to its ability to harmonize human drama with thrilling monster action.
Initial reactions were overwhelmingly positive towards the balance between Clark Kent’s humanity and the epic elements he brings as Superman. Some critics even argued that Gunn managed to create an emotional atmosphere similar to the one he presented in Guardians of the Galaxy.
Of course, fans are eagerly anticipating the depth of narrative and character development in this movie. With this much attention, Superman seems to have opened a new chapter for DC.
Right now, we just have to wait for the box office results to know if the movie will succeed in terms of sales. However, with a start this good, its chances of success seem very promising.
The film is scheduled to hit Indonesian theaters on July 9, 2025, earlier than the global release scheduled for July 11. Interestingly, some viewers have been able to enjoy early screenings through the Amazon Prime Screening service since last Tuesday, so reactions from fans have begun to emerge.
