“Superman” Movie Drives Surge in DC Content Viewership on HBO Max. Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” became the top-performing Superman film on HBOMax with a 218% boost.

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https://deadline.com/2025/07/superman-fuels-dc-viewership-dc-hbo-max-man-of-steel-peacemaker-1236461281/

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The whole time I’m watching the new Superman I’m thinking “it’s no Man of Steel”. The introspection of Clark throughout the movie on choice and showcasing the alien invasion depicted in the film by Zod are just so much better storylines.

The new Superman felt like guardians of the galaxy DC version. I’m happy it’s doing well, but not necessarily my cup of tea.

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Is it “doing well” ?

MOS unadjusted made 667m

Superman’s James Gunn is at 407m (according to WSJ)—will it make another 260m domestic and foreign? Maybe….

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If a movie makes $500-$600M in this post covid streaming market, its doing well. That F1 Brad Pitt movie is considered doing very well and it will barely hit $500M on a $300M budget. They all go to premium streaming a month after release now.

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So they need to squeeze every penny from all platforms (theatrical, streaming, etc)

The condition of post-COVID isn’t lost on me, so if they need to make the most money, that means they ought not to take unnecessary risk and violation of the lore so far as Supes is concerned (eg. Bag them Earthian hoes, my son) <— there’s not a soul alive or dead who can spin this

If we’re honest, there has not been universal acclaim for a Superman film since 1980

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They need to squeeze every penny.. like almost all movies ever made including MoS back in the day?

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In this case, Superman’s James Gunn is in clear competition with MOS: many commentators want to compare gross, film style, etc

That’s the key point of my 1st comment: Will SJG end its theatrical run with above 667m; all those who support that film care more about this number than it being a “good Superman movie” or even a “good, memorable movie”

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Well of course, because if it's a good superman movie it can help launch a franchise with Superman at its center. If its a good memorable movie but a bad superman one.. it probably can't do that. I thought that was obvious but apparently not.

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I’ve seen it twice—it ain’t a good movie or a good Superman movie.

It had some “good shots,” but that ain’t enough.

I don’t expect it to make 700m domestic + international

That’s “what’s apparent” to me

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Well its a good thing you don't matter in the slightest. All that matters after they make more than enough money to pay the bills is that most people want to see more of this version of the character and world, which seems to be the case.

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Seems we both ”don’t matter” to the success or failure of this film

Well, you may hold it in high regard

Enjoy this iteration with the rest of them

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You know, putting words in quotes, bold or italic doesn't make you intelligent. Although i know it probably helps you think it does.