James Gunn is bringing the Man of Steel back to where he belongs. No, not to Metropolis or the Justice League Watch Tower (yet), but back to the silver screen.

After years of uncertainty around the character’s future on screen, “Superman” finally returns in a movie that feels both fresh and faithful. James Gunn delivers a reboot that captures the heart of what makes Superman so iconic (his unwavering hope, kindness, and strength), while also updating the world around him with style and humor.

The newest take on the caped hero wisely embraces his corniness.

Reviews for Superman have been counted, and with 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, the "Certified Fresh" DCU movie is now the best-reviewed DC Comics adaptation since James Gunn's The Suicide Squad in

New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting the character's belief in human kindness.

In the minds of casual film fans who aren’t aware of how Rotten Tomatoes’ system works, it’s easy to see that rating and classify it as close to 90% and therefore assume most critics are lauding the film with near-full mark reviews.

Superman is arguably the biggest movie of the summer, and first reactions are in – it looks like James Gunn’s DCU is off to a strong start.

In honor of the 2025 "Superman" release, here are the highest-grossing live-action "Superman" movies to hit the big screen from lowest to highest.