“Superman” (2025), directed by James Gunn, has enjoyed a strong audience turnout in just four days of screening in Egyptian cinemas, grossing approximately LE4,222,000 across 28,400 tickets sold.
Cast
Rising star David Corenswet stars as Superman, Clark Kent, in his debut as the iconic character.
He co-stars with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the smart and fearless journalist, and Nicholas Hoult as the iconic villain Lex Luthor. Cast of supporting characters from the DC Extended Universe, and also features a cameo from Krypto the Superdog, who brings a touch of humor and humanity to many of the film’s scenes.
Story
The film revolves around Superman’s inner journey to reconcile his alien origins from the planet Krypton with his human roots on Earth.
As the hero tries to balance his ordinary life as Clark Kent and his relationship with Lois Lane, new challenges in his turbulent world force him to confront an imminent threat to humanity, led by his classic enemy, Lex Luthor.
The film focuses on the human side of Superman more than ever before, exploring his emotional struggles and worldview, with touches of politics, identity, and belonging.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
