David Corenswet in “Superman.”
Warner Bros. Pictures
Superman — James Gunn’s box office hit starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult — is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
Superman opened in theaters on July 11. The official summary for the film reads, “When Superman (Corenswet) is drawn into conflicts both abroad and at home, his actions to protect humankind are questioned, and his vulnerability allows tech billionaire and master deceiver Lex Luthor (Hoult) to leverage the opportunity to get Superman out of the way for good.
“Will the Daily Planet’s intrepid reporter Lois Lane (Brosnahan), together with the aid of Metropolis’s other metahumans and Superman’s own four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help Superman before Luthor can completely destroy him?”
Written and directed by Gunn, Superman also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Mikaela Hoover, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell and the voice of Alan Tudyk. The film also features, via CGI, the live-action big screen debut of Krypto the Superdog.
Superman is expected to be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to When to Stream. While the streaming tracker is typically accurate with its PVOD reports, When to Stream noted that Warner Bros. has not announced or confirmed the release of Superman on digital streaming and it is subject to change.
When Superman arrives on PVOD, it will be available for purchase or rent on such digital platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube. Prime Video currently has the film available for pre-order for $29.99, which is also the film’s digital purchase price.
Since PVOD rentals are usually $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent the film for $24.99 for 48 hours.
How Was ‘Superman’ Received By Audiences And Critics?
Superman is still playing in theaters. To date, the film has earned $323.4 million domestically and $242.1 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $565.5 million.
The film had a production budget of $225 million and a marketing budget of $125 million, Variety reported.
Superman earned an 83% “fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 472 reviews.
The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, “Pulling off the heroic feat of fleshing out a dynamic new world while putting its champion’s big, beating heart front and center, this Superman flies high as a Man of Tomorrow grounded in the here and now.”
Superman flew even higher with audiences on RT, who gave the film a 91% “fresh” Popcornmeter score based on 25,000-plus verified user ratings. The audience summary on RT reads, “James Gunn brings back a timeless hero with Superman — and gifts us a four-legged scene-stealer we can all rally behind.”
Rated PG-13, Superman is expected to debut on PVOD on Aug. 26.