James Gunn’sSupermanmovie has finally received its Rotten Tomatoes audience score. With the 2025 summer movie season underway, theDC Universeis about to bring to the worldGunn’sSupermanmoviewith David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel.
One of the aspects many have been waiting to see is howSupermanwill do on Rotten Tomatoes, as critics and some fans have been able to catch the film early. WhileSuperman’sRotten Tomatoes critics' scorehas been revealed, it’s also time to find out how general audience members are feeling about the DCU installment.
According toRotten Tomatoes,Gunn’sSupermanmovie is officially Verified Hot with its audience score of 96% as of Wednesday, July 9. As of this story’s publication, 2025’sSupermanfilm has beaten all the otherSupermanmovies when it comes to the audience score. Here’s how all theSupermanmovies are ranked in terms of their respective audience scores:
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What Superman’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Means
It’s Possible That The Score Will Solidify Gunn’s Film As The Most Beloved Superman Movie
SinceGunn’sSupermanmovie has its Rotten Tomatoes scoreswith critics and audience, it’s crucial to remember that fans who have seen it already were those able to land early screening tickets through Amazon Prime Video. Passionate audience members who were willing to book early tickets areevidently massive Superman fans, making it likely for them to be inclined to have enjoyed the movie.
That is why it will be fascinating to see howSuperman’sRotten Tomatoes audience score looks after Friday, July 11, when the film is widely released to the public. WhileSuperman’sRotten Tomatoes audience score could easily drop a bit,it’s also highly possible that the score will still keep Gunn’s film as the most belovedSupermanmovie.
Our Take On Superman’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
The Franchise’s Future Looks Exciting
While taking into consideration thatSuperman’sRotten Tomatoes audience score is subject to change,it’s still incredible to see the early positive reception for Gunn’s highly anticipated film. SinceSupermanmovie reviewsindicate that the DCU timeline is off to a solid start with Corenswet’s Man of Steel, it makes the future even more exciting for the franchise.
“I had high hopes forSuperman, both as a new take on the DC icon and as the launchpad for the DC Universe, and Gunn’s film managed to reach or surpass all of them. There were enough surprises that are sure to please even the most diehard of fans, even asSupermanremains a movie sure to be entertaining for the whole family. It’s a classic-feeling superhero movie without feeling tired.” -Molly Freeman,Screen Rant’s Superman Review
What remains to be seen is howSupermanperforms commercially, asthe box office results will also play a huge factorin the film’s reception for DC Studios. Hopefully, with critics and early audience members being behind Gunn’sSupermanmovie, that success will ideally also be reflected at the worldwide box office and help set a precedent for the DCU.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
