After a ‘certified fresh’ critics score, Superman earns a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes

Superman is set to land in the theaters on July 11, 2025. This James Gunn pet project, which he has written, directed, and co-produced, is the second reboot of the franchise and the first of the DC Universe. Its official synopsis, as per Letterboxd reads:

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

Experts are already projecting that the film will get a strong opening at the box office. Now, there's some good news for the makers of this superhero film as it has earned a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Superman earns a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes

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Prior to its release, the film has generated a positive buzz. The film initially received a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. At the time of writing this story on July 10, the audience's score on the review aggregator site has increased to 96%. This stems from some critics and viewers who have seen the film early during screenings.

A 96% audience score is more than any other Superman film in the franchise. The second in line is Zack Snyder's Justice League, which received a 92% score. It would be interesting to observe the recent film's score after its release on Friday.

More about Superman

The film is produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran. It stars David Corenswet as the titular superhero. In the earlier DCEU, the character was played by Henry Cavill. Here is a list of its cast members:

David Corenswet as Clark Kent aka Superman
Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt (Mister Terrific)
Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason (Metamorpho)
Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner (Green Lantern)
Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders (Hawkgirl)

Earlier, Deadline had mentioned that the maiden DCU film is projected to have a $200 million opening at the box office. Domestically, it is expected to mint around $20 million. Several other observers have estimated the global number to be somewhere between $115 million and $130 million.

DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters will continue to expand well after this film. Their future projects include Supergirl, which stars Milly Alcock as the titular protagonist. It will be released on June 26, 2026. Other films include Clayface, The Authority, and Swamp Thing, among others.