Superman is one of the most anticipated movies coming in the new year. The James Gunn-directed film is the first blockbuster since the director took the reigns of the DC movie universe. Twelve days after being released, the trailer has been viewed on YouTube more than 50 million times. This is on top of buzz online about all that was packed into the first look. We don’t have to wait long to see the Man of Steel on the big screen again. The movie releases in July and is in the process of test screenings. Reports have been mixed and have left fans guessing.
Superman Test Screening Reports Have Been Mixed
Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider was the first to sound the alarm about the new Superman movie. On his podcast, he revealed that the early reviews aren’t just bad; they are catastrophically bad. “The buzz is not good. I’m hearing bad things. I’m hearing ‘you should be worried’ things,” the insider said. This report didn’t shock some people, as Gunn said the movie was going back for some reshoots a few weeks ago. Gunn clarified, saying they were minor tweaks rather than a complete overhaul of the film. Sneider expressed he was incredibly nervous about the project.
A few days later, a completely different report dropped about the Superman test screenings. An unnamed insider said the movie is “Guardians of the Galaxy-level good,” and the audience in attendance loved the movie. There were some things that needed to be polished, but overall, the experience was positive. It has left fans scratching their heads. Many have longed for the DC movie universe to be on par with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There is immense pressure for this movie to perform well, as it may be the last chance to resurrect the cinematic universe.
What Do We Believe?
Ultimately, even Hollywood insiders are wrong a lot of the time. Some reports have even refuted both positive and negative feedback, saying no test screenings have taken place. Until the movie is actually seen by critics, all of the reports are purely speculation. For the most part, fans have been happy with the trailer. Many of the concerns people have come from being burned in the past. Batman vs. Superman was supposed to be a huge success. Justice League would kick off the next run of DC classics. None of that happened,d and now fans are left hoping this latest movie is good.
Most of the optimism has come from James Gunn being the one in charge. Fans loved his aforementioned Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy as well as his reboot of the Suicide Squad. Fans have loved his work in the past, so they are counting on loving his DC films as well. Superman has been adapted before but hasn’t seen a successful big-screen adaptation recently. Gunn knows he is under pressure and is working hard to make this movie a massive hit.
Final Thoughts
Superman will be one of the most talked about movies of 2025. For the next six months, we will hear conflicting reports about how good the movie is. When the movie is released, critics and fans will argue about certain things that were or were not included in the movie. In the following months, videos will be made reacting to the movie and trying to figure out the direction of the DC universe. Regardless of how good it is, expect some big numbers this summer when Superman hits the big screen on July 11.
