Superman’s Final Cut: Last-Minute Changes Could Make or Break the Movie

We’re nearing the end of the production process for James Gunn’s Superman film, marking the beginning of the new DC Universe franchise from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures. The production team has managed to keep things under wraps, but recent leaks have started to surface. As the movie leaves the editing room and begins to be screened for audiences, whispers about its reception are emerging. A recent report suggests that some early test screenings didn’t go as well as expected by Gunn, Warner Bros. Discovery (including CEO David Zaslav), which led to adjustments such as reshoots and creative modifications. The big question now is: will these changes improve the movie?

According to insiders connected with the production, there’s been an escalation of tension at Warner Bros. ahead of the release of the upcoming Superman movie. Initial test viewings reportedly had a divided response, leading to a flurry of adjustments being made to the film. Now, here’s where it gets intriguing…

Superman Allegedly Had to Cut Down Its Humor

The report continues by stating that the initial version of Superman was more aligned with James Gunn’s past superhero movies, such as Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and DC’s The Suicide Squad, in terms of humor. However, Warner Bros. executives were not fully convinced about the humor level in Superman and requested that Gunn tone it down, including removing several comedic segments. This appears to be part of a broader effort to shorten the film duration – an issue that has sparked numerous speculations and even a reaction from Gunn himself. As per the recent gossip, Superman is said to have been reduced by approximately 25 minutes in length.

The report grows more intriguing, suggesting that one of Superman‘s editors departed during production, leading to significant changes in the movie’s structure. This shift necessitated a complete overhaul “in the manner the story was being delivered” to viewers, with crucial scenes being rearranged and additional scenes added to tie together the revised film. Lastly, it’s reported that another composer was recruited to harmonize better with the new movie tone for its soundtrack.

Currently, it’s reported that Superman is about to undergo a significant test screening. It seems that the Warner Bros. executives are feeling somewhat more optimistic about the version of the movie Gunn has produced, and whispers of reactions are likely to spread online once it’s been screened.

Many enthusiasts may jump to conclusions upon hearing these rumors without requiring any confirmation, causing quite a stir. For instance, supporters of Zack Snyder might delight in the speculation that Gunn’s distinctive humor is being toned down, while fans of Gunn could become upset as they perceive Warner Bros executives interfering with creative direction yet again (similar to: Snyder’s Batman v Superman).

Superman has a release date of July 11th.

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2025-06-02 21:09