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Batman v Superman Soars on HBO Max Despite Critic Backlash

8/2/2025

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Henry Cavill's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has emerged as a streaming hit on HBO Max, captivating audiences in France and Thailand, despite its lukewarm 28% critic rating and a staggering $874 million global gross. In the meantime, James Gunn's fresh take on "Superman" has outperformed Cavill's "Man of Steel" domestically, yet still lags behind internationally.

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Henry Cavill's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has emerged as a streaming hit on HBO Max, captivating audiences in France and Thailand, despite its lukewarm 28% critic rating and a staggering $874 million global gross. In the meantime, James Gunn's fresh take on "Superman" has outperformed Cavill's "Man of Steel" domestically, yet still lags behind internationally.