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The Ant-Man costume sitting on the table in Ant-Man

10 Years Later, Edgar Wright's Ant-Man Remains Marvel's Greatest Missed Opportunity

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

10 years later and we're still fantasizing about what could have been the Marvel Cinematic Universe Ant-Man from director Edgar Wright.

The Crimson Bolt putting a sign on a telephone pole in the movie Super

James Gunn's Superman Couldn't Be More Different Than His First, Forgotten Superhero Movies

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

James Gunn is back in theaters with an earnest version of Superman, which couldn't be more different than his early superhero projects.

David Corenswet as Superman being helped by Mali in Superman

5 Reasons Why James Gunn's Superman Soared At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman soared to impressive heights during its opening weekend at the box office, so let's examine what went right with the first DCU film.

Superman and Lois Lane talking in an apartment at night while the Justice Gang fights a monster in the background in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Has The Same Climax Problem As Zack Snyder's Man Of Steel

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman goes to great lengths to distance itself from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, but it shares a similar third-act problem.

Deadpool Broke Box Office Records By Breaking The Marvel Mold

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

In honor of Deadpool & Wolverine, let's look back at the record-breaking success of 2016's Deadpool and see if there are any lessons to be gleaned from it.

Lois and Superman have a chat amongst the rubble in Superman

James Gunn's Best Superman Scene Explains The Movie's Most Powerful Message

By Bill Bria 4 months ago

The scene where Lois interviews Clark in her apartment, glimpsed in the film's trailer, is one of the best scenes of James Gunn's Superman. Here's why.

A collage of Superman (David Corenswet) in Superman (2025) flying in between Superman (Henry Cavill) in Man of Steel and Superman (Christopher Reeve) in Superman (1978)

Every Live-Action Superman Actor, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 4 months ago

There have been many versions of Superman on the big and small screen over the years. Let's try and rank which was the absolute best Man of Steel.

Milly Alcock in front of Supergirl punching

Supergirl: Everything We Know About Milly Alcock's DC Universe Movie

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

After making her debut in Superman, Milly Alcock is leading the next DC Universe movie as Supergirl. Here's what we know so far.

Batman pulls his cape across his face in a comic book panel shown in Batman & Bill

One Of Hulu's First Ever Original Movies Was About Batman

By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

The same year Ben Affleck's Batman appeared in Justice League, Hulu released a documentary about Batman's creation which highlighted a crucial contributor.

Superman stands at the Fortress of Solitude entrance in Superman

Superman's Opening Text Perfectly Sets Up The Debut Of A Classic DC Comics Villain

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

The opening text of James Gunn's Superman reveals metahumans have been around for a long time. Could this be setting up a big bad from the comics?

Harlow and Dolce hanging out on the couch together in Kick-Ass 2

Before Fallout, Ella Purnell Starred In A Major Superhero Misfire

By Michael Boyle 4 months ago

Shows like Fallout and Yellowjackets made Ella Purnell a star, but earlier in her career, she quietly made an impression in this not-so-great superhero flick.

Jonathan Kent (Pruitt Taylor Vince) and Clark Kent (David Corenswet) sitting down on a porch in Superman

The Most Devastating Death In James Gunn's Superman Is Surprising

By Noah Villaverde 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has a fairly low body count for a modern superhero film, but one of the few deaths it does include really gets to the essence of Superman.

Clark Kent sitting with Pa Kent in front of the Kent house in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Movie Gets One Key Relationship Exactly Right

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

One of the best things about James Gunn's new take on Superman is how the film handles the character's relationship with his adoptive parents.

David Corenswet and Henry Cavill as Superman side by side in composite image

James Gunn's Superman Is Inspired By Man Of Steel (But Not The One You Think)

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Superman writer/director James Gunn took inspiration from a run of comics that came to define the Man of Steel as an American immigrant.

James Gunn's Superman Turns The DC Comics Hero Into An Anime Icon (And It Rules)

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

Clark Kent's relationship with Krypton in James Gunn's Superman echoes an anime series that itself was inspired by Superman comics.

Supergirl, Superman, and Superboy Prime bathed in sunlight

Superman: DC Comics' 10 Strongest Kryptonians, Ranked

By Russell Murray 4 months ago

Superman might be incredibly powerful, but plenty of other Kryptonians have given him a run for his money, and these are the strongest in DC Comics.

Lex Luthor yelling while looking at the camera in Superman

Superman's Weirdest Gag Lets James Gunn Declare War On The Online Haters

By Quinn Bilodeau 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has a moment that feels especially personal for Gunn, who's endured his fair share of mob-like anger being directed at him over the years.

A collage of the Bat-Signal surrounded by Batman (Adam West) from Batman (1966), Batman (Val Kilmer) from Batman Forever, Batman (Michael Keaton) from Batman (1989), and Batman (Christian Bale) from The Dark Knight

Every Live-Action Batman Actor, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 4 months ago

Ever since his comic book debut, fans have now had nearly a dozen live-action Batmen. Let's try and rank each and every live-action version of the Dark Knight.

Live action Lex Luthor actors: Gene Hackman in Superman II, Nicholas Hoult in Superman (2025), and Jesse Eisenberg in Justice League

Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor Gets One Thing Right That Other Superman Movies Missed

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Out of all the iterations of Lex Luthor in the Superman film franchise, Nicholas Hoult's version was the first to nail this aspect of the villain's character.

A closeup of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman

The Most Unrealistic Part Of James Gunn's Superman Isn't The Superhero – It's Far More Depressing

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman is an intentionally silly comic book movie loaded with fantastical elements, but the most unrealistic element involves journalism.

Superman and Krypto staring down at the Earth from space in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Post-Credits Scenes Are Pointless (And That's The Point)

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

The credits scenes in James Gunn's Superman don't tee up anything about the future of the new DC Universe, and there's a benefit to that.

David Corenswet's Superman soaring through the air on a poster for Superman

Superman Soars To $125 Million Opening Weekend At The Box Office

By Hannah Shaw-Williams 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman is off to a strong start at the box office, with Friday numbers putting it on track for a $125 million opening weekend.

David Corenswet as Superman walking solemnly through an angry crowd in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Saw The Immigrant Backlash Coming – And The Movie Has The Perfect Response

By Jeremy Mathai 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has experienced some backlash from right-wing commentators, but it seems as if Gunn saw this coming and put a response in the film itself.

(Clockwise L-R) Yondu (Michael Rooker) from Guardians of the Galaxy, (2014) Darwin (Edi Gathegi) from X-Men: First Class (2011), Anya Corazon (Isabela Merced) from Madame Web (2024), and Hank McCoy (Nicholas Hoult) from X-Men: First Class (2011) surrounding the new Superman (2025) symbol.

Every Marvel Actor Who Appears In James Gunn's Superman

By Larry Fried 4 months ago

Superman may be a DC Studios production, but there are plenty of Marvel movie stars who have a role in James Gunn's latest big screen superhero outing.

Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier using Cerebro surrounded by money in X-Men

25 Years Ago, Marvel Released Its Most Important Box Office Hit Ever

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

In honor of its 25th anniversary, we're looking back at X-Men and how the Marvel Comics adaptation's box office success gave rise to the superhero movie boom.

Superman with dirt on his face in front of a crowd in Superman

Superman's Reported Cast Salaries Confirm One Actor Was Paid More Than David Corenswet

By Nina Starner 4 months ago

David Corenswet, who plays Superman/Clark Kent in James Gunn's Superman, was not the highest paid actor on that film's set. Here's who made more than he did.

Superman mourns the destruction of one of his robots in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Movie Makes A Controversial Change (But It's Not The First Time)

By Bill Bria 4 months ago

One of the most controversial moments in James Gunn's Superman will certainly rile up some fans, but it's a bold swing that's perfect for our time.