After years languishing in pop culture limbo, the Man of Tomorrow has returned to the public consciousness. Thanks to an upbeat new cinematic offering, this time starring David Corenswet in the cape, Superman is suddenly cool again. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t long ago that studio executives at Warner Brothers believed the character was no longer relevant to modern audiences, citing his old-fashioned sense of morality and godlike invulnerability. This time around, however, director James Gunn put the spotlight on Superman’s humanity, leaving behind the existential gloominess of the Zack Snyder-era films. It appears Gunn’s vision struck a chord with audiences: the movie grossed $615 million at the box office, became an instant streaming hit on HBO Max, and already has a sequel in development.
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