James Gunn's Superman accomplishes the impossible task of launching the new DC Universe by embracing its comic book roots instead of trying to redefine them

This Superman -- James Gunn's Superman -- is the first feature film released by the newly rebranded DC Studios, which Gunn runs alongside producing partner Peter Safran. Corenswet leads the charge, donning the iconic cape and briefs in a refreshingly joyful way, alongside the witty, brilliant Brosnahan.

The new “Superman” movie is facing a steady wave of criticism from the right after the film’s director called out a political message he hopes viewers will take away from his reboot of

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