Former Superman Brandon Routh Praises Superman Reboot, Cried Watching Film

Brandon Routh, who portrayed Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns, expressed deep admiration for the 2025 Superman reboot directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet. Routh revealed he cried "no less than three times" while watching the new film and praised Corenswet's performance as "fantastic," highlighting emotional moments such as Clark Kent's interaction with Lois Lane and family dynamics. The reboot has been a major success, grossing over $400 million globally and marking the first live-action film in the new DC Universe under Gunn's leadership. Routh, who has supported the film publicly on social media, expressed excitement about the future of the DC Universe and the potential to explore many great properties. Despite the original Superman Returns being considered an underperformer, Routh's heartfelt endorsement reflects a positive reception from a former Superman to the new generation. His comments contrast with earlier criticism from another former Superman, Dean Cain, who later clarified he had not seen the film but expects it to be phenomenal.