Is Superman’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Good Enough for the Man of Steel?

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James Gunn’s Superman has made a successful debut on Rotten Tomatoes, earning an “Certified Fresh” rating of 82

With an impressive 82

After the classical period, contemporary efforts to reintroduce the hero have generally received lukewarm responses from critics. Bryan Singer’s 2006 movie, Superman Returns, garnered a decent 72

Superman’s RT Score Is Miles Better Than the DCEU

Warner Bros. Discovery’s initial effort at a shared DC universe received mixed reviews from the beginning. Movies like Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” garnered controversial ratings of 57

In many cases, even the DCEU’s biggest hits seemed more like exceptions than the norm. For example, “Wonder Woman” was a huge hit with a 93

Will Superman‘s Positive RT Score Translate into Box Office?

Even with this notable milestone, Superman finds himself in a tough cinematic environment. The superhero genre, which was once a dependable box office juggernaut, seems to be experiencing viewer exhaustion lately. This is evident in the struggles faced by Marvel Studios during Phase 5; films such as “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” (47

DC’s history underscores this point: Despite receiving exceptional reviews, as seen in the case of ‘The Suicide Squad’, which boasts a 95

The high 82

Superman is currently available in theaters.

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2025-07-12 23:11