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James Gunn's Superman Soars with $22M Debut, Spinoffs Planned

7/12/2025

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Gunn Revives Superman

James Gunn's "Superman" has taken the box office by storm, raking in over $22 million and boasting an impressive 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Excitingly, Gunn is eyeing potential TV spinoffs for fan-favorites Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen. With plans for two live-action films and several TV series each year, DC Studios is set to broaden its cinematic universe like never before.

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Hoult's Lex Luthor Salary

The upcoming "Superman" film has ignited conversations around its cast salaries. Nicholas Hoult, portraying Lex Luthor, takes home $2 million, while co-stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan earn $750,000 each. Their contracts feature performance-based bonuses, as the film sets its sights on a staggering $500 million in box office revenue.

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Gunn Revives Superman

James Gunn's "Superman" has taken the box office by storm, raking in over $22 million and boasting an impressive 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Excitingly, Gunn is eyeing potential TV spinoffs for fan-favorites Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen. With plans for two live-action films and several TV series each year, DC Studios is set to broaden its cinematic universe like never before.

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