Anticipation is building for James Gunn’s “Superman,”one of the standout films set to premiere in 2025. The buzz around the movie has already led it to surpass a significant milestone previously held by “The Batman.”
While the new DC Universe (DCU) officially began with “Creature Commandos”—which has received positive reviews—”Superman”marks its true cinematic entry next year. This time, fans will see a new face in the iconic role, as David Corenswet takes over from Henry Cavill.
Amidst a crowded 2025 slate that includes Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World,””Thunderbolts,”and “Fantastic Four,””Superman”stands out as a crucial entry. Its success could set the tone for the future of a new cinematic universe, potentially reshaping audience perceptions before it even gets underway.
The initial response to the film’s first trailer suggests optimism for Gunn and his team, despite any lingering sentiments from Zack Snyder fans.
Superman Surpasses The Batman in Trailer Viewership
The teaser trailer for “Superman”has achieved an impressive 48 million views on DC’s official YouTube channel, exceeding “The Batman’s”first teaser by six million views on Warner Bros’ platform.
While trailer view counts are not definitive indicators of a movie’s overall success—considering “Madame Web”garnered 30 million views with lackluster results—there are noteworthy comparisons to be made. “The Batman’s”FanDome teaser is often lauded as one of the greatest ever created, leading to box office earnings that surpassed $770 million globally.
It’s essential to acknowledge the time context—”Superman’s”trailer has only been out for a week, while “The Batman’s”teaser debuted over four years ago.
Nonetheless, caution is warranted. The previous “Man of Steel”managed $670 million, making it the highest-grossing Superman film thus far, yet this figure falls short of the billion-dollar mark. As the inaugural film of the DCEU, it struggled to achieve the same critical and commercial success as its Marvel counterparts, leaving a lingering skepticism among audiences.
Despite the challenges ahead, the positive reception of the trailer could signal good things for Gunn’s vision. In fact, it has turned into DC and Warner Bros’ most significant trailer launch ever.
Reflecting on the success, Gunn shared his excitement via social media, stating, “It’s the most viewed and most talked about trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros… thank you! We’re incredibly grateful and, most of all, excited to share this movie with you in July.”
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