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Superman

Science FictionAdventureAction
10+PG-13
2025·2h 10m·James Gunn·DC Studios· Script read & verified

James Gunn's Superman follows Clark Kent as he balances his role as a Daily Planet reporter with being Superman, facing public scrutiny after intervening in...

Best watched together — Complex themes about responsibility and identity benefit from family discussion, plus some intense action sequences

Heads Up for Parents

Superman is shown visibly injured and bloodied in the opening sequence, which may surprise parents expecting typical invulnerable superhero portrayal.


What's In It

Violence
Mild
Language
Very Mild
Scary
Very Mild
Romance
Very Mild
Substances
None
Stimulation
Mild

Cultural & Values Guide

No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.

Community Notes

  • Some viewers have noted the film's lighter tone compared to previous DC movies may disappoint fans of darker interpretations
  • Christian reviewers have noted the absence of religious symbolism present in previous Superman films

Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Strong emphasis on choosing kindness and helping others even when it's difficult or thankless
  • Positive portrayal of adoptive family relationships with Ma and Pa Kent as moral guides
  • Superman acknowledges making mistakes and learning from them, modeling humility and growth

Cast:David CorenswetRachel BrosnahanNicholas HoultEdi GathegiNathan Fillion