Superman Had an Even Bigger Opening Weekend at the Box Office Than We Thought

Next week, the movie is expected to face limited competition, as this week’s major releases include a new Smurfs film, Eddington, and a remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer. In comparison, Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four will be the only real contender for the top spot at the box office in July, hitting theaters on the 25th. However, before that, Superman is expected to continue its reign at the box office. This victory is particularly significant for DC Studios, as they work to rebuild the DC Universe on the big screen following the Snyder-verse.

5 Elseworlds Superman Stories You Need to Read

In this reimagined narrative, Superman’s spaceship doesn’t descend in the cornfields of Kansas but rather lands close to Gotham City. There, he is adopted by Thomas and Martha Wayne, who name him Bruce. His early life is blissful until the tragic event that frequently befalls these two parents occurs—they are murdered in front of young Bruce, leading him to unintentionally use his heat vision to kill Joe Chill in retaliation. As an adult, haunted by guilt and driven by a desire to combat crime in Gotham, Bruce unearths his spaceship hidden within Wayne Manor. He adopts the identity of Batman, determined to mete out punishment to wrongdoers. This version of Batman is not only superpowered but also more vengeful than usual, battling not just criminals but also the inner demons of guilt and failure. This story follows Bruce’s transformation from a figure of revenge into a beacon of hope reminiscent of Superman, and includes a Superman-inspired Bat-symbol, Lex Luthor portrayed as the Joker. If you’re a fan of either Batman or Superman, this tale is definitely worth exploring.

A 12-Year-Old DC Movie Is Surging Back Onto the Streaming Charts (& We Know Why)

Lately, Superman has experienced several revamps, causing die-hard supporters distress and confusing casual viewers. When Man of Steel debuted in 2013, it was promoted as DC Comics’ counterpart to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It initiated the “DC Extended Universe,” which promptly led to collaborative movies like Batman v. Superman and Justice League. Unfortunately, this franchise didn’t endure, and DC didn’t wait long before launching another reboot.

A Surprising Zombie Movie Franchise Is Dominating Disney+’s Streaming Charts

The latest addition, “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” takes the lead. Coming in second is the original movie, simply titled “Zombies.” In third position is “Zombies 2,” and fourth place goes to “Zombies 3.” Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart” trails behind in fifth. This series, designed for younger audiences similar to the “Descendants” franchise, has gained popularity due to its engaging plotlines and memorable songs. Although Disney hasn’t confirmed a fifth Zombies movie, the franchise’s success indicates that one might be likely.

Superman Makes the DCEU’s Worst Villain Even Worse

In the opening of Superman, Lex Luthor swiftly demonstrates his intense dislike for Superman by hurling the Hammer of Boravia at him right away. However, this is just the first move in his strategy, as he has numerous other cunning schemes hidden in his arsenal to misdirect his adversary from his ultimate objective. Lex even risks tampering with a perilous power that a villain from the DC Extended Universe is knowledgeable about, which could potentially bring about the end of the world.

Rian Johnson Stands Firm on Shocking Star Wars Scene That Divided Fans

In the second part of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, the theory about Snoke being the main antagonist was disproven when Kylo Ren killed Snoke in The Last Jedi by slicing him in half with a lightsaber. This character, who seemed like an Emperor-like figure in The Force Awakens, was believed to be the villain of the sequel trilogy, but fans’ theories about Supreme Leader Snoke quickly vanished with his death. It later became clear in J.J. Abrams’ film The Rise of Skywalker that Snoke was actually under Palpatine’s control and he somehow came back to life.

South Park Fans Threaten to Cancel Paramount+ After The Show Was Removed

As an observer, I’ve noticed a buzzing commotion among South Park fans when the series shifted to Paramount+, with whispers that certain episodes might be off-limits despite being available elsewhere. However, the narrative took an unexpected turn when Paramount+ decided to pull all South Park episodes from its platform. Now, as fans grapple with this decision, they’re seriously considering cancelling their Paramount+ subscription and seeking out the episodes elsewhere.

Next Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Update to Remove Guitar Hero Easter Egg

While scrolling through the THPS subreddit, I stumbled upon a post by user will-powers that caught my eye. It featured what appears to be a Guitar Hero box casually tossed in a trash can, seemingly hidden away on the new Waterpark level from the THPS 3 + 4 remake. Now, it might just be a fun Easter egg placed by Iron Galaxy, but some members of our gaming community are taking offense to this, seeing it as a disregard for the original developers, Neversoft.

PS5 30th Anniversary Console Gets a ‘Limited Restock’ in September

Starting from July 23rd this month, supplies will become available once more for pre-ordering, with the exception being on the PlayStation Direct website. If you’re a PS Plus member, you’ll have an early access opportunity to pre-order two days prior, starting July 21st, and PS Plus members can start their pre-orders as early as July 21st.