Superman (2025): The Review

Overview

Superman (2025) is an heartfelt and exciting new take on the Man of Steel, ushering a new era of DC Studios in the big screen. With strong performances, particularly from David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, and a tone that balances humor, heart, and spectacle, it’s a standout DC film that feels straight out of the comic books. Even if it tries to juggle too many balls to "set up" this universe, Superman is a confident and exciting start to the NEW DC Universe! 

Score: 9 out of 10

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The Positives ✅

✅Bold Narrative Choices: Superman (2025) skips the origin story entirely: opening with a three‑year‑seasoned hero facing global crises and moral dilemmas. It leans into modern geopolitics, media manipulation, and Superman’s immigrant-savior role, making bold thematic choices that spark meaningful discussion;

✅Stunning Performances: David Corenswet balances Superman’s might and humanity with disarming charm, and Rachel Brosnahan and him share electric chemistry with the couple of scenes they have together. Nicholas Hoult’s tech‑savvy Lex Luthor brings menace and intellect with his stellar perfomance, while Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific is a "surprise" scene-stealer;

✅Cinematic Direction & Aesthetic: James Gunn delivers a vibrant, comic‑book aesthetic (as he usually does), with soaring visuals, bright color, and big‑screen energy;

✅World‑Building & Tone: Rather than being a movie that tries to set up too much of the wider DC Universe, Superman is, front and center, a Superman standalone movie. It does drop pieces of world-building throughout the movie but it all feels natural in the overall plot of the film,

✅Emotional Impact: The supporting cast: Daily Planet reporters, the Kents, and ESPECIALLY Krypto, adds real warmth and act like a great way for the movie to "cool down". Themes of hope, compassion, and moral choices resonate deeply in today’s climate, making Superman feel both a timeless and urgent film.

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The Negatives ⚠️

⚠️ Slightly Overstuffed Plot: While Superman (2025) mostly balances its world-building and character moments well, the film does juggle a few too many subplots. Between introducing new heroes, establishing Lex Luthor’s schemes, and teasing future DCU threads, the story occasionally feels stretched, with certain characters and ideas not receiving full attention. It’s a minor flaw, but one that slightly softens the film’s narrative focus.