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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now Best Netflix Movies Best movies on Disney Plus Movie Release Dates Best Netflix Shows Recommended reading James Gunn shares the most important Superman review yet - from the grandchildren of comic creator Jerry Siegel "This is the Superman movie we've been waiting to see" Superman first reactions are praising David Corenswet's performance and comparing James Gunn's new DC movie to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy Superhero Movies James Gunn's Superman looks to one of the best Superman comics for inspiration, and is better for embracing its weirdness Superman debuts to strong Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics calling James Gunn's new DC movie "charming," "playful," and "a breath of fresh air" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" After embracing Superman's Silver Age heritage, James Gunn says some comic book movies can be "pretentious" and "distance themselves from the source material" Superhero Movies Warner Bros. has seen an early cut of Superman and James Gunn has "really understood the assignment" Entertainment Action Movies Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin says "Supes and I are old friends" as he praises James Gunn's DC movie: "This new Superman reminds me of the version I used to read about" Molly Edwards 26 July 2025 George R.R. Martin has weighed in on James Gunn's Superman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: DC Studios) Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin has shared his verdict on James Gunn's Superman – and it's very positive. "Supes and I are old friends, and this is one of the best Superman movies in a long time… maybe ever," Martin shared on his Not a Blog page. "This new Superman reminds me of the version I used to read about when I was a kid, the strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. (And yes, an innocent, of course, he's always been an immigrant. And an illegal immigrant, when you stop to think of it). "The film looks great, and James Gunn did a great job with the casting," Martin added. "Rachel Brosnahan was terrific as Lois Lane; I'd say it's between her and Margot Kidder for Best Lois Ever. And there's no doubt whatsoever for the Best Lex. Nicholas Hoult was far and away the Best Luthor of All Time, a truly chilling villain. The kid in the cape was excellent as well. I hope he gets to play Kal-El in another dozen movies." You may like James Gunn shares the most important Superman review yet - from the grandchildren of comic creator Jerry Siegel "This is the Superman movie we've been waiting to see" Superman first reactions are praising David Corenswet's performance and comparing James Gunn's new DC movie to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy James Gunn's Superman looks to one of the best Superman comics for inspiration, and is better for embracing its weirdness The kid in the cape is of course David Corenswet, who makes his debut as the Man of Steel in this movie. The film is the first theatrical release of the DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, and it will be followed on the small screen by Peacemaker season 2 this year (and Supergirl on the big screen next year). We're expecting more Peacemaker news at Comic-Con, so stay tuned to our SDCC 2025 live-blog for updates. As for Martin, House of the Dragon season 3 is expected next year, along with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. There is also an Elden Ring movie in the works, too, which Martin has shared his thoughts on. Superman is in theaters now. For more, check out our Superman review, or see our guide to the Superman ending explained for our spoiler-filled breakdown. See more Movies News Molly Edwards Social Links Navigation Deputy Entertainment Editor I'm the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site's Total Film and SFX sections. 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James Gunn shares the most important Superman review yet - from the grandchildren of comic creator Jerry Siegel "This is the Superman movie we've been waiting to see" Superman first reactions are praising David Corenswet's performance and comparing James Gunn's new DC movie to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy James Gunn's Superman looks to one of the best Superman comics for inspiration, and is better for embracing its weirdness Superman debuts to strong Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics calling James Gunn's new DC movie "charming," "playful," and "a breath of fresh air" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" After embracing Superman's Silver Age heritage, James Gunn says some comic book movies can be "pretentious" and "distance themselves from the source material" Latest in DC Movies James Gunn shares a proper look at one of Superman's coolest blink-and-you'll-miss-it DC Easter eggs James Gunn once again clarifies what is "100% canon" in the DCU, including why we might have to wait to see Aquaman making waves in the rebooted universe Fantastic Four may fall just short of James Gunn's Superman reboot's opening weekend, but it's on track to make more than the 2015 FF movie did in its whole theatrical run DCU’s upcoming Clayface horror movie reveals plot details, and it seems to link to Creature Commandos James Gunn says Superman's most shocking death was originally even darker: "Lex looks down and sees the blood is about to get on his shoes" Pedro Pascal was "appalled" by the way he looked in Wonder Woman 1984 and says he'll never go back to a clean-shaven look again "unless it were completely necessary" Latest in News Halo's official esports tournament is moving on from Halo Infinite next year, so those rumors of a new Halo game in 2026 just got way more convincing A month on, Hideo Kojima says 79% of Death Stranding 2 players continued after credits rolled with an appropriately cryptic message: "It might be hard to hold on hope for tomorrow" New trailer for Stephen King's The Long Walk picks up the pace in bleak future race Thunderbolts director understands the reactions to Taskmaster's death Fantastic Four's Vanessa Kirby wants to become Sue Storm's evil alter-ego Malice in the MCU's future Undertale's Toby Fox celebrates 10 years of the seminal RPG by letting you create your own pixelated avatar and record a memory, but it crashed almost immediately GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Wheel World review: "By merging Burnout Paradise and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with pedal power, Wheel World arrives somewhere unusual and worth visiting" Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review: "Flashy combos are impressive, but boss battle frustrations get in the way of me actually using them" Donkey Kong Bananza review: "Destruction isn't just a flashy gimmick for the Minecraft generation, it's one of the best inventions Nintendo has had in years" Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review: "A nostalgic, must-play hit for fans" College Football 26 review: “Thanks to rivalries and dynasty, this is the greatest show on turf” The Fantastic Four: First Steps review: "An occasionally thrilling heroic adventure that sits safely within a B-tier MCU range" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" 28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy” Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever" Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era" Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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