Superman
A hopeful, high-energy reboot follows Superman as he defends idealism while balancing Kryptonian origins, human values, and life as Clark Kent.
Overview
An alien hero struggles to uphold his values in a world that has moved on from them.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- hopeful
- witty
- sincere
- blockbuster night
- superhero marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film energetic, entertaining, and well acted, while noting that its crowded storytelling and uneven writing limit its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Superman embodies truth, justice, and the human way while facing a society that regards those values as outdated.
The plot centers on Superman reconciling his heroic role with reporter Clark Kent’s human upbringing.
The film presents a modern Superman reboot with a more classic comic feel and crowd-pleasing energy.
Superman must reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with the values and upbringing that shape his human identity.
Films like Superman, and why
Man of Steel
shared superhero adventure, optimistic tone, comic-book spectacle, and secret-identity drama
Superman Returns
shared classic superhero mythology, alien heritage, human identity, and action-driven spectacle
Guardians of the Galaxy
shared colorful superhero ensemble, witty humor, heightened action, and comic-book worldbuilding
Captain America: The First Avenger
shared sincere superhero idealism, dual identity, public scrutiny, and large-scale action
Movie Details
- Director
- James Gunn
- Release Date
- 2025-07-09
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (5524)
Cast
- David Corenswet
- Rachel Brosnahan
- Nicholas Hoult
- Edi Gathegi
- Nathan Fillion
- Isabela Merced
- María Gabriela de Faría
- Skyler Gisondo
- Alan Tudyk
- Grace Chan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Superman about?
- A hopeful, high-energy reboot follows Superman as he defends idealism while balancing Kryptonian origins, human values, and life as Clark Kent.
- What is Superman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Superman as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Superman violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Superman as moderate.
- What did critics think of Superman?
- Critics broadly found the film energetic, entertaining, and well acted, while noting that its crowded storytelling and uneven writing limit its impact.
- Which films are like Superman?
- Films with a similar feel include Man of Steel, Superman Returns, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Captain America: The First Avenger.
- How long is Superman?
- Superman runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Superman?
- In United States, Superman streams on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
