Zack Snyder Provokes Superman (2025) vs Man of Steel Box Office Battle With New Post

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Zack Snyder recently commented on how the new Superman movie is performing in theaters compared to his own Man of Steel. It’s been 12 years since Snyder directed a Superman film, and James Gunn’s recent take on the character launched Gunn’s new, connected DC universe. Because Gunn started his DC franchise with a Superman movie, people naturally began comparing it to Snyder’s previous work.

A major source of debate between fans of different Superman movies has been their box office performance. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel earned $670 million worldwide in 2013, while James Gunn’s Superman (released in 2025) brought in $616 million.

Zack Snyder appears to have subtly acknowledged the ongoing debate between fans of his DC films and James Gunn’s new Superman movie. Some DC fans noticed he recently ‘liked’ an Instagram post that compared the box office numbers of Gunn’s Superman with those of Snyder’s Man of Steel, as reported by DC Brasil on X.

The post suggested that Man of Steel was considered better than another blockbuster, and it didn’t just compare their total earnings. It also looked at how many tickets each movie sold and the average ticket price to make its assessment.

Checking who liked the post, we found Zack Snyder, the director of Man of Steel, which indicates he supported the message of the image.

Whether Zack Snyder genuinely thinks his Superman film was superior to James Gunn’s is debatable, but his reaction to the post has led some to believe he might.

You can now watch both Superman (2025) and Man of Steel on HBO Max. James Gunn’s DC Universe will continue next year with the theatrical release of Supergirl, and Zack Snyder’s next project is a dark and realistic war drama called The Last Photograph.

Is There a James Gunn/Zack Snyder Rivalry?

Since James Gunn took over the DC Universe, replacing Zack Snyder’s previous vision, some comic book fans have started rumors about a rivalry between the two directors.

However, it doesn’t seem like there’s any bad blood between them. James Gunn and Peter Snyder actually seem to be getting along well lately. Snyder has publicly expressed his support for Gunn and his new DC projects, saying he’s genuinely excited to see what Gunn accomplishes.

After Superman premiered in July, James Gunn addressed the passionate fanbase of Zack Snyder, who were actively trying to make the new DC film fail. He stated that having opposing viewpoints is perfectly acceptable (according to Rolling Stone). It appears Gunn is comfortable with having critics while leading DC Studios.

As someone who follows Hollywood, I’ve always gotten the sense that it’s a pretty small world – everyone knows everyone. Because of that, it seems unlikely people would hold onto disagreements for long, especially among directors who often support each other like family.

People will still compare these two directors, but it suggests they don’t want to see each other’s work flop – despite what you might read online.

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2025-11-19 23:34