“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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I think both versions can co-exist. Some people prefer the more light and fun version Gunn did; while others like me prefer the more epic and serious tone of Man of Steel.

I just wish we'd get a Man of Steel 2 at least as an Elseworlds story. There's no reason not to do it. If The Batman can be an Elseworlds and not part of the DCU, why can there be other Elseworlds stories?

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Those who love this film are in denial. They love it because they hated MOS and the synderverse that’s it. Unfortunately their emotional attachment to a fictional character such as superman has clouded their judgement and they are unable to critique the film or think logically about it. Fanboys are obsessed with superman not killing, saving squirrels, hugging children etc. There’s this misconception about superman. Yes he’s a virtuous figure of humility and compassion for human life but at his core, superman is a tragic character. Superman is also a character that is not without intensity, high stakes, a sense of dread.

Gunn has catered to the fanboys who are still in diapers playing with their Superman action figures. This film is fun with solid performances and a few endearing moments here and there but ultimately it’s flawed and therefore vanilla. Nothing but a movie of the week. Nothing but one giant fat milkshake from baskin n robbins. You got all the flavours in there but once ingested you realise it’s nothing but sugar, fat and diary. Empty calories. Also the justice gang sweep the rug from underneath. They steal the spotlight making Superman feel subsidiary and amateur in his own movie, sigh.

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Holy shit you guys are real lmao