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dsa_shea 07-10-25 07:38 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 14616823)
Seeing it tomorrow. I'm going to stay all the way through. I want the full experience.
If you stay after the credits, you will be forcibly removed by the popcorn crew. Experience complete!

Geofferson 07-10-25 08:43 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Going to the fan showing tonight. Can't wait :up:

Spiderbite 07-10-25 09:52 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Hopefully will be going soon. The wife actually said she would see this with me, and she NEVER wants to go see a movie which makes me happy. Hopefully it is as good as everyone here is saying.

Jaymole 07-10-25 01:01 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Spiderbite (Post 14617048)
The wife actually said she would see this with me, and she NEVER wants to go see a movie which makes me happy.
So she only likes to go to movies with you if they make you sad? :D

Spiderbite 07-10-25 01:54 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Jaymole (Post 14617118)
So she only likes to go to movies with you if they make you sad? :D
She's weird like that. ;)

Michael Corvin 07-10-25 07:51 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Spiderbite (Post 14616935)
People didn't hate his universe because it was Snyder. They hated it because it sucked, and they were massively disappointed. And it just kept getting worse.
Right but that flies in contrast with saying:

Originally Posted by Spiderbite (Post 14616816)
Maybe. But I think that for many here (and elsewhere) if you criticize a superhero movie and point out that it's not a five-star masterpiece, you are an ASSHOLE who hates DC/Marvel. There's no middle ground.
Which obviously isn't true. You just trashed it and I don't think you're an asshole. :)

Rival11 07-10-25 09:14 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
I haven't gone back and forth on a movie this much in a while. I gave up on this movie but saw the full Ultraman fight scene on you tube, started watching it as I said I wasn't going to watch the movie anyway, then quicky stopped it because I really liked what I saw and didn't want to ruin it.

shadowhawk2020 07-10-25 09:27 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Just got home from watching this. There are a couple small things I can nitpick, but overall it was a really good movie.

Draven 07-10-25 09:37 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Posted spoilers in the reviews thread but I thought it was fine. What was good and bad in the trailer was good and bad in the movie. Not bad, not great, just fine.

stingermck 07-11-25 07:52 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
‘Superman’ Soaring To $21M+ In Previews: Best YTD & Record For James Gunn – Box Office

Warners was hoping for a $100M 3-day start and tracking and exhibition were spotting $115M-$130M, Superman, looks to be leaving all those projections in the dust.

Ash Ketchum 07-11-25 08:55 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Jaymole (Post 14617118)
So she only likes to go to movies with you if they make you sad? :D
Or she just likes seeing him angry.

Back to Ultraman...did they pay Tsuburaya Productions for the use of the name or did Warner Bros. just rip it off?


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...a94a8ed396.jpg

fujishig 07-11-25 08:58 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum (Post 14617435)
Or she just likes seeing him angry.

Back to Ultraman...did they pay Tsuburaya Productions for the use of the name or did Warner Bros. just rip it off?


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...a94a8ed396.jpg
I was wondering about that, but DC has used the Ultraman name for a long time now (1964, predating Tsuburaya's by two years), it's not a character created just for this movie.

RichC2 07-11-25 10:38 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
$22.5m in preview showings, that puts it alongside Barbie ($22.3m previews, 3-day $164m) and The Batman ($21.6m, $134m opening). Pretty good start.

RocShemp 07-11-25 11:18 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Just FYI, 4K (including a fancy SteelBook) is already up for pre-order on Amazon, Gruv, and another retailer that escapes me at the moment.

Maxflier 07-11-25 01:02 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Wal*Mart

stingermck 07-12-25 11:41 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
'Superman' Leaps To $56M+ Friday, Soaring To $115M-$120M+ Domestic Bow

Spiderbite 07-12-25 12:57 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Cute T-shirt of the day.

https://media2.dayoftheshirt.com/rhk...ts-qwertee.jpg

Cool looking T-shirt of the day.

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Qwertee | Limited Edition Cheap Daily T Shirts

majorjoe23 07-12-25 04:34 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
A local animal shelter had a pin with white puppies set up when the Superman showing let out. I went to the bathroom and came back to ky sons determined that we needed to adopt our own Krypto.

They were adorable, but I’m not that big of a sucker. I need a bit of time to think about it first.

joe_b 07-12-25 07:46 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by stingermck (Post 14617765)
Soaring To $115M-$120M+ Domestic Bow
On par with Guardians 3, but less than Man of Steel's opening weekend (counting Thursday previews) in 2013. The media hype train surrounding this movie felt bigger, but box office projections (inflation adjusted) indicate initial weekend turnout is down a third compared to the character's last solo movie.

RocShemp 07-12-25 08:01 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by joe_b (Post 14617910)
On par with Guardians 3, but less than Man of Steel opened with in 2013. The media hype train for this movie felt bigger, but the weekend projection (inflation adjusted) shows audiences turnout is down a third compared to the character's last solo film.
Was it hype? Most of what I had seen up to this point have been a lot of arguing back and forth among fans (and the usual instigators that seem to just want to start problems). And even now, the media seems more awash in controversy due to a "retcon" that, frankly, has been used often enough in the comics to no longer be viewed as a retcon, and bizarre complaints about Superman being an immigrant (except for the John Byrne era, Superman was always an immigrant and refugee). That and even many that liked the film still seem to express distaste for Gunn's style/humor when applied to Superman.

I have been openly on the fence regarding this flick, but feel I may go see it anyway. And barring my being able to find the time for the theater, I did go ahead and pre-order the standard 4K UHD BD (yes, I am a DC whore :().

Draven 07-12-25 08:06 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
I’ve seen more marketing for this video than any movie in recent memory. There is a Superman flavor at Dairy Queen right now.

Michael Corvin 07-12-25 08:12 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by joe_b (Post 14617910)
On par with Guardians 3, but less than Man of Steel's opening weekend (counting Thursday previews) in 2013. The media hype train surrounding this movie felt bigger, but box office projections (inflation adjusted) indicate initial weekend turnout is down a third compared to the character's last solo movie.
Comparing it to Man of Steel doesn't seem...right. We're coming off of 10 years of the DCEU disappointment and superhero fatigue in general. Strong word of mouth and solid reviews (82%/93% on RT) will do this film well. I haven't seen it yet, but the positivity has to be great news for kicking off the new DCU.

joe_b 07-12-25 08:16 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by RocShemp (Post 14617916)
Was it hype? Most of what I had seen up to this point have been a lot of arguing back and forth among fans (and the usual instigators that seem to just want to start problems). And even now, the media seems more awash in controversy due to a "retcon" that, frankly, has been used often enough in the comics to no longer be viewed as a retcon, and bizarre complaints about Superman being an immigrant (except for the John Byrne era, Superman was always an immigrant and refugee). That and even many that liked the film still seem to express distaste for Gunn's style/humor when applied to Superman.
I'm referring to positive mainstream pre-release hype - like the morning show hosts gushing about Krypto and how Corenswet's Supes is the positive hero the world needs right now... yada, yada, yada. The studio publicity machine at work. Man of Steel's marketing (and merchandising) felt more subdued - especially compared to the highs the MCU was experiencing at the time.

RocShemp 07-12-25 08:34 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
I like this balanced comparison between Snyder's and Gunn's take on Superman.

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Originally Posted by joe_b (Post 14617923)
I'm referring to positive mainstream pre-release hype - like the morning show hosts gushing about Krypto and how Corenswet's Supes is the positive hero the world needs right now... yada, yada, yada. The studio publicity machine at work. Man of Steel's marketing (and merchandising) felt more subdued - especially compared to the highs the MCU was experiencing at the time.
Okay. I somehow missed all that. Most of the pre-release promos I've seen has been here. So given how out of the loop I am, I will take your word for it. :)

stingermck 07-13-25 03:06 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
“Three years ago, I hired James Gunn and Peter Safran to reimagine and unify the creative direction of DC under one leadership team,” said David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, in a statement. “The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”

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GoldenJCJ 07-13-25 03:14 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
^
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...62d18a643.jpeg

RocShemp 07-13-25 04:32 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
The score is up for pre-order over at Mondo.


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Spiderbite 07-13-25 09:40 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
What is the opinion of the score? I have heard nothing about it other than the iconic Williams theme does get played at some point. I haven't seen the film yet.

Even though Man Of Steel's score was far from iconic and wasn't very memorable, I did find it to be one of the better parts of that movie.

RocShemp 07-13-25 09:49 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Spiderbite (Post 14618222)
What is the opinion of the score? I have heard nothing about it other than the iconic Williams theme does get played at some point. I haven't seen the film yet.

Even though Man Of Steel's score was far from iconic and wasn't very memorable, I did find it to be one of the better parts of that movie.
It's pretty decent, but I'm not sure how memorable it'll be in the long run. Here's the official upload of the soundtrack, courtesy of WaterTower Music.

I actually really liked Zimmer's score for Man Of Steel, even though it's not his best. The theme he wrote for Superman felt like an inversion of his Batman theme from Batman Begins. Same minimalist motif but MOS feels hopeful and somewhat magestic, whereas BB feels brooding and imposing.

nickdawgy 07-14-25 06:28 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by RocShemp (Post 14618225)
It's pretty decent, but I'm not sure how memorable it'll be in the long run. Here's the official upload of the soundtrack, courtesy of WaterTower Music.

I actually really liked Zimmer's score for Man Of Steel, even though it's not his best. The theme he wrote for Superman felt like an inversion of his Batman theme from Batman Begins. Same minimalist motif but MOS feels hopeful and somewhat magestic, whereas BB feels brooding and imposing.
“What are you going to do when you’re not saving the world” is the best on that score. The drums alone make it amazing.

Noonan 08-12-25 10:23 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Appears the digital release was moved up to this Friday, the 15th.

Decker 08-12-25 11:21 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Yup, confirmed by Gunn. That's a crazy short theatrical window

stingermck 08-12-25 11:26 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Releasing on a Friday is a good idea. Families that may not have seen it in theaters may pick it up to watch at home over the weekend.

Noonan 08-12-25 11:27 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by stingermck (Post 14629645)
Releasing on a Friday is a good idea. Families that may not have seen it in theaters may pick it up to watch at home over the weekend.
I know I will be!

DJariya 08-12-25 11:36 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Everyone who really wanted to see it in the theater likely already did. Now WB/DC is going to make some more money in digital sales. Gunn has already confirmed the movie profited. It’s going to probably make a little over $600M in theater revenue. That’s pretty good for what was a “rebuilding” movie of the DC IP.

Michael Corvin 08-12-25 06:47 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Similar window as Jurassic World Rebirth too.

mwbmis 08-12-25 09:37 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
I would have rather they went with a longer theatrical window, but I guess it is what it is these days. It finally hit one my favorite small theater screens in town so I'm going back for a third time this weekend rather than picking up the digital copy.

RocShemp 08-12-25 10:54 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by Decker (Post 14629640)
Yup, confirmed by Gunn. That's a crazy short theatrical window
https://x.com/JamesGunn/status/1955284087406534709
And the physical release got its specs listed.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
  • DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTAITON OF THE FILM
  • DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
  • Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle – (5:32)
  • Adventures in Making Superman Featurette (60:00)
  • Icons Forever: Superman's Enduring Legacy – Featurette (6:05)
  • Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain – Featurette (5:18)
  • Kryptunes: The Music of Superman – Featurette (6:31)
  • Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born – Featurette (5:54)
  • Breaking News: The Daily Planet Returns – Featurette (5:23)
  • The Ultimate Villain – Featurette (5:30)
  • The Justice Gang – Featurette (10:37)
  • A New Era: DC Takes Off – Featurette (4:53)
  • Optional English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, and Latin Spanish subtitles for the main feature
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...fb9b11e7d3.jpg
An audio commentary by James Gunn is exclusive to the digital release.

PhantomStranger 08-12-25 11:06 PM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Studios know the exact point when they believe their cut from digital home video surpasses the dwindling theatrical revenue. Since theaters take a bigger percentage as the theatrical window goes on, studios are making a business decision.

ntnon 08-14-25 08:09 AM
Re: Superman (2025, D: Gunn)
 
Originally Posted by RocShemp (Post 14629859)
And the physical release got its specs listed...

An audio commentary by James Gunn is exclusive to the digital release.
That's a little bit irritating. How hard would it have been to have it on the disc?


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