| July 11, 2025 
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Hi, movie fans! The film desk is still recovering from the major push that was the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century. But there’s no time to rest as “Superman” is hitting theaters this weekend. And by most accounts it’s a fun time. My colleague Alissa Wilkinson even made it a Critic’s Pick, writing that the director James Gunn delivers a “charming take” on the familiar superhero tale. She adds, “It’s a sincere but also goofy movie, with a few well-timed twists on the mythology and a couple of added characters (I won’t spoil it, I promise) who keep things light at just the right moments.” This is probably a relief to Warner Bros., which has a lot riding on the movie, starting with a reported budget of $225 million. The studio is also counting on “Superman” to reposition the DC Universe as a true rival to Marvel after years of being an also-ran. Is the movie likely to fulfill those expectations? The answer may be yes, if the box office projections are correct. The weekend predictions range from $100 million to $140 million domestically, plus $100 million more overseas. But box office predictions in the streaming era haven’t always been accurate. Stay tuned! | STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS | | |
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