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James Gunn’s Superman reboot, starring David Corenswet as the titular superhero, has finally arrived in theaters. The film marks the beginning of the newly reimagined DC Universe and is off to a strong start, earning an 82% critics’ score and a stellar 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
As Superman continues to earn praise, a few fans and movie buffs have playfully linked its success to Dwayne Johnson’s 2022 DC outing Black Adam (as reported by The Wrap), suggesting that its underwhelming response helped clear the path for James Gunn’s well-received Superman reboot. Read on to see what some fans and users on X are saying about Superman—and why Black Adam is suddenly back in the spotlight.
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When this shot happened in the film, the crowd tonight erupted in applause. The feeling has never been more back. As one of the guys leaving the theater tonight said, “This is what summer blockbusters are all about.” #Superman pic.twitter.com/jJRlRKtKh8
— RJ (@ResonantJustice) July 11, 2025
What Are Netizens Saying About Black Adam Amid Superman Release?
One X user thanked Dwayne Johnson for “putting the final nail in the coffin of trainwreck DCEU with the Black Adam movie he’s been wanting for years, and for paving the way for us to see this masterpiece.”
I thank Dwayne Johnson for putting the final nail in the coffin of trainwreck DCEU with the Black Adam movie he’s been wanting for years and for paving the way for us to see this masterpiece.
This movie is exactly what Superman needs in cinema. James Gunn really nailed it 💯 https://t.co/n8a4Nt5xBf
— Berkant (@waythisis) July 11, 2025
