Superhuman Reactions
The first reactions to the film Superhuman have been released, and the response is overwhelmingly positive. The social media embargo was lifted on Monday evening, and the press, influencers, and media who have seen the film are sharing their thoughts.
A Great Start for DC Studios
According to Erik Davis from Fandango, "Superhuman is a great start for the new DC Studios. It’s big, bright, exciting, full of hope, and never loses that sense of wonder." Perri Nemiroff from Collider adds, "The film is loaded with exciting action set pieces and well-placed humor and lightness."
The Film’s Cast and Crew
Superhuman is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as Superman. The film also features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and a talented ensemble cast, including Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, and Nathan Fillion.
A New Era for DC
Gunn took over the reins of DC Studios in October 2022, and Superhuman marks the first film entry for the new DC universe. Other upcoming projects include an HBO Green Lantern series and a Supergirl film scheduled for 2026.
Rebuilding the DC Brand
Co-CEO of DC Studios, Peter Safran, noted that the DC brand had been defined by various creative teams, each with their own vision, resulting in a fractured identity. However, with the new DC universe, they aim to create a cohesive and exciting brand that fans will love.
First Reactions
Here’s what some of the first viewers have to say about Superhuman:
- Perri Nemiroff: "The film is full of exciting action places and well-placed humor and lightness, but the beating heart of the film is Superman’s humanity and its existence to do good and make the world a better place."
- Courtney Howard: "Superhuman Absolutely soars! A great success and hopeful balm, which has been honored by past iterations (Cinema & Comics) and at the same time cuts its own way."
- Dan Casey: "Perhaps my most anticipated film of the year, and it really blew me away. James Gunn and his amazing cast and crew really came to me what makes a good Superman story for me: it is hopeful, even if things appear hopeless."
- Joseph Deckelmeier: "James Gunn and the cast really bottled this classic Superman magic in this film. As someone who grew up on DC comics, it felt like I was jumping off my childhood in real-time."
- Brandon Davis: "Superhuman is a triumph for the new DC universe. It is a comic book brought into beautiful life in live-action and full of hope and fulfillment. It actually triggered tears of joy."
- Germain Lussier: "Superhuman rises. It is an uninterrupted joyride, full of humor, action, and emotions. There is a spectacle that can be saved, the optimistic optimism, and a stupid unpredictability that brings everything together."
- Erik Davis: "James Gunn’s Superhuman is the perfect superhero film and a great start for the new DC Studios. It is big, bright, exciting, full of hope, and it never loses the feeling of amazement."
