James Gunn's Superman gets its official digital release this week, and it's sooner than anticipated 

Superman was released in theaters in the United States on July 11, 2025, and will be available digitally beginning Friday, August 15, 2025, according to an announcement from director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. In an August 12, 2025, post on social media, Gunn also noted that the film remains in theaters for a limited time, stating: ''Or catch it while it’s still in theaters!''

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#Superman is coming to your homes this Friday, 8/15. Available now for pre-order. Or catch it while it's still in theaters!

The announcement indicates that the film’s theatrical run is nearing completion. Based on current scheduling, the film will have spent approximately six weeks in theaters. As reported by IGN, as of August 11, the film has grossed $581.1 million worldwide, including $331 million domestically and $250.1 million internationally.

In a July profile of lead actor David Corenswet published by GQ, Gunn addressed speculation about box office performance expectations, calling reports that the film needed $700 million to be considered successful:

“Complete and utter nonsense.”

As reported by EW, during a financial call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has described the movie as:

“The beginning of a new era for DC Studios”

Supporting this vision, Physical media editions of the film, including 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD, are scheduled for release on September 23, 2025.

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About Superman (2025)

Superman (2025) is a superhero film written and directed by James Gunn, serving as a reboot of the franchise and the first chapter of the newly launched DC Universe (DCU). The film features an ensemble cast David Corenswet as Clark Kent, joined by Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced.

The plot follows Superman as he prevents the nation of Boravia from invading its neighbor, Jarhanpur, sparking political controversy and widespread public skepticism. After being defeated by a metahuman called the Hammer of Boravia, he retreats to his Fortress of Solitude, where he discovers a partially damaged message from his Kryptonian parents.

Meanwhile, billionaire Lex Luthor, along with his metahuman allies Ultraman and the Engineer, unleashes a giant kaiju on Metropolis as a distraction while infiltrating the Fortress. Superman teams up with reporter Lois Lane and a group of heroes known as the Justice Gang, including Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, and Hawkgirl, to confront Luthor’s plans.

When a full Kryptonian message is revealed, public opinion turns against him, and he ultimately surrenders to the government and is imprisoned in a pocket universe controlled by Luthor. With help from fellow prisoner Metamorpho and Lois, he escapes and returns to face Luthor’s ongoing threats.

The film concludes with Superman defeating Luthor and his associates, restoring peace. His cousin Kara Zor-El makes an appearance at the end, hinting at future developments. The film, produced by DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, and The Safran Company, was made on a $225 million budget and has grossed over $581 million worldwide. The filming took place in 2024 in Norway, Georgia, and Ohio.

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