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It’s not a bird or a plane — it’s the latest “Superman” movie soaring towards the top of the box office. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” grossed an estimated $56.5 million domestically on Friday, on top of $22.5 million in Thursday previews. The 1938 comic book character, which began as a film series in 1978, is expected to gross nearly $130 …

When filmmaker James Gunn called his new Superman film an immigrant story, critics accused him of politicizing Superman. But you can’t politicize the truth. Superman has been an “illegal alien” for 87 years—a fact we helped America remember when we launched our 2013 campaign, Superman Is an Immigrant. Of course, we couldn’t have predicted Donald Trump—the man DC Comics literally used …

When Will Reeve was on his way from New York City to Cleveland to film his cameo in James Gunn’s “Superman,” he says his late father, the original big screen Man of Steel Christopher Reeve, may have sent him a sign from the heavens. “I think my flight got a little delayed, so I don’t know what that means,” Will …

James Gunn‘s Superman is headed for a possible record domestic box office debut of $115 million to $120 million after topping Friday’s chart with $56.5 million, including a hefty $22.5 million in previews. The movie appears to be succeeding in rebooting DC Studios and its most iconic comic book franchise. Gunn is in a unique position, being both the film’s writer-director …

It’s up, up and away for Warner Bros. and DC Studios‘ “Superman,” which got off the ground with $56.5 million across Friday and preview screenings in 4,135 theaters. That’s the second-biggest such figure for the calendar year, floating just behind “A Minecraft Movie” ($57.11 million) and ahead of “Lilo & Stitch” ($55.94 million). Of note, “Superman” earned some extra cash …

This story contains some spoilers for “Superman.” In James Gunn’s “Superman,” the titular superhero is devastated when he learns that his birth parents sent him to Earth to subjugate humanity. In theaters now, the film is set a few years into Superman’s caped career. The Kryptonian — who grew up as Clark Kent on a farm in Smallville, Kan. — …

As for Corenswet, he went above and beyond in his quest to become humanity’s savior. “He is Superman,” enthuses Mascitti. “James Gunn is amazing at casting people, and this guy was born to be Superman. Ask any cast or crew member, David is the nicest guy, and I think, the perfect Superman.” But even Superman has weaknesses. For Corenswet, it’s …

Dean Cain, the former star of “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” laments the newest take on the Man of Steel — one that likens his story to the immigrant experience in America. In a recent conversation with TMZ, Cain — who starred as Clark Kent/Superman in the hit 1990s TV series — wondered: “How woke is Hollywood …

How ‘Superman’ Star David Corenswet Won the Role  The New York Times Superman Star David Corenswet Details the Intense Workout and Diet He Used to Become the Man of Steel  eonline.com Why Was Henry Cavill Replaced as Superman? All About the Actor’s Surprise Exit 2 Months After He Said He’d Return  People.com Can David Corenswet Save Superman?  GQ Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About …

DC/Warner Bros’ Superman has begun zipping around the world, ringing up $40.3 million through Wednesday and Thursday in North America and 57 overseas markets. The split there is a record-making $22.5M in domestic previews Thursday night, while $17.8M has come from the international box office so far in the movie’s first two days of offshore release. The global total to …