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 Superman (2025) isn't explicitly an origin story, as James Gunn's reboot of the beloved DC characters strives to begin in media res. It's a daunting window into an inverted universe that mirrors reality enough to feel familiar, yet retains some of the more absurd and nerdy components of the source material. While "Superman" may be one of the biggest releases in Warner Bros. history, the film is remarkably free of expectations. While there are nods to the character's past and some exciting clues about his future, "Superman" reaches its full potential when it focuses on the inherent spirit of goodness that has stood the test of time. "Superman" exists in a universe where the planet Krypton has been destroyed and superpowered beings (known as "Metahumans") have already emerged across Earth. While Kal-El (David Corenswet) has spent three years saving the planet from various threats, he faces his first significant challenge during a f...