Former Superman Stars Praise New DC Universe Launch

The 2025 Superman film, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, has been widely praised and marks the first live-action installment of the new DC Universe. Brandon Routh, who played Superman in 2006's Superman Returns, expressed strong emotional reactions to the new movie, saying he cried multiple times and praised Corenswet's performance, highlighting the film's depth in exploring Superman's personal and family dynamics. Jack Quaid, known for voicing Clark Kent in the animated series My Adventures with Superman and acting in The Boys, also lauded Corenswet’s portrayal, emphasizing the humanity in his performance and the film’s ability to inspire hope. The movie has achieved both critical and commercial success, garnering an 83% critic score and a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with box office earnings exceeding $400 million globally. The film’s success has generated excitement for the future of the DC Universe, including upcoming projects like the 2026 Supergirl film featuring Milly Alcock. This reboot has reinvigorated interest in the Superman character and DC properties, seen as a strong foundation for the franchise's new direction.