Superman Is Now Streaming for Anyone Who Needs a Boost of Hope This Weekend

Since releasing in theaters, Superman has grossed over $615 million at the global box office. While that may not be as big a number as, say, mid-2010’s MCU releases, it still had the biggest opening weekend of any Superman movie. It’s also currently the highest grossing superhero movie of 2025 so far (sorry, Fantastic Four).

The movie initially arrived on digital within a month of landing in theaters. Ahead of this quick turnaround, director and DCU helm James Gunn took to social media to urge potential viewers to catch the DCU film in theaters while they still can. Since then, Gunn has assured audiences he has reasons beyond the box office for the quick move to digital. Namely, Peacemaker.

Season 2 of the DCU show hit HBO Max on August 21, and it directly follows the events of Superman. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn explained, “Superman leads into this show and then we have the setting up of all of the rest of the DCU in this season of Peacemaker, it’s incredibly important.”

We’ve also gotten more information about what that “rest of the DCU” will look like. Gunn recently name-dropped “the Superman Saga,” alluding to future films featuring the benevolent supe. Gunn has shared new details about a direct Superman sequel, titled Man of Tomorrow and slated for 2027. In the meantime, Supergirl is set for release next summer, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it includes a family reunion.

4K Steelbook Releasing September 23

We also have confirmation about when you can add Superman to your shelf. A Blu-ray and 4K steelbook are are already up for preorder, coming out on September 23. While this has become relatively status quo, I always think it’s worth mentioning that the Blu-ray (which you get to keep forever) is pretty much the same price as renting through Prime Video.