"Man of Steel" built up to 2017's "Justice League," but critics and fans felt the project was rushed, and its popularity wasn't helped by controversy surrounding the director Zack Snyder.After films including 2022's "Black Adam" and 2023's "The Flash" flopped,

DC fans have hilariously thanked former “Black Adam” actor Dwayne Johnson for James Gunn’s “Superman” success, which opened nationally in theaters Friday and raked in the year’s best box office preview total with $22.5 million.

In addition to theatrical releases, the DC Universe storyline will be told in multiple TV shows like Peacemaker, Lanterns, and Waller.

David Corenswet takes flight as the Man of Steel in the director James Gunn's "Superman."

James Gunn's upcoming superhero movie, Superman (2025), is the first installment of the DC Universe. Lois Lane is played by Rachel Brosnahan, while Clark Kent/Superman is portrayed by David Corenswet.

Darkseid has a malicious plan for the Absolute Universe, and Superman sits right at the center of it as Darkseid's ultimate weapon.

The DC Universe takes flight as James Gunn's film, Superman, delivers a wacky, thoughtful, and uplifting thrill ride.

James Gunn's "Superman" has flown into theaters. Where does it rank among the best DC movies of the century so far?