James Gunn’s New ‘Superman’ Movie Sparks Big Boost for DC Shows and Films on HBO Max

Since James Gunn’s Superman hit theaters on July 11, fans are rushing to catch up on other DC movies and shows, especially on HBO Max.

According to Deadline, several Superman-related titles have seen a big jump in viewers, showing that the new film is getting people excited about the entire DC universe.

The classic Superman: The Movie starring Christopher Reeve had the biggest increase in viewers, jumping by 332% compared to the previous week. But Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel was actually the most-watched Superman movie on HBO Max last week, with a 218% rise in viewers.

Even Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story saw an impressive 1,206% boost, showing fans want to learn more about the legendary actor behind the superhero.

It’s not just the movies getting attention. The DC series Peacemaker also saw a big rise, with a 91% increase in viewers for its first season. This comes right before the new season drops in August, so the timing couldn’t be better.

Superman made a strong start at the box office, earning $220 million worldwide by Monday, thanks to a huge audience in the U.S. James Gunn said that he wanted to bring a lighter, more joyful feeling to the Superman story.

Gunn has been busy leading DC Studios alongside Peter Safran since 2022. His new Superman movie kicks off the studio’s next big chapter, called the ‘Gods and Monsters’ phase.

The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane. The cast also includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. Other actors like Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Sean Gunn, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Isabel Merced, and Nathan Fillion round out the team.

Fans are clearly loving the new Superman movie, and it’s great news for Warner Bros. Discovery as more people jump into the DC world on HBO Max.

This news was first reported by Deadline.

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