Early audience reactions indicate that the new Superman film, directed by James Gunn, may be a critical and cultural success for the DC Universe, potentially revitalising the franchise and offering emotional resonance to viewers.

Superman starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, and directed by James Gunn gives us a slew of cameos and surprise appearances, enough to keep DC fans discussing for a long time.

The director James Gunn reboots the DC Universe with "Superman," and smartly skips the character's over-told origin story.