Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Superman's Debut on HBO Max: Record Viewership
The new 'Superman' movie, directed by James Gunn, premiered on HBO Max and had a huge success with 13 million viewers.
It also caused an increase in viewership for other Superman movies.
It was available on HBO Max after a 70-day theatrical window, but was available for PVOD after 35 days.
The new film is tied to the upcoming season 2 of Peacemaker.
The director is already working on the next 'Superman' movie, titled 'Man of Tomorrow', which will also focus on Lex Luthor, to be released in 2027.
'Superman' premiered on HBO Max on September 19 and drew 13 million viewers.
The film had the largest 10-day audience on HBO Max since December 2023.
Theatrical run grossed $354.1 million domestically and $615.6 million globally.
Other Superman titles saw a corresponding spike in global viewership during the premiere week.
James Gunn is directing 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow', set for release in 2027.
- Who
- James Gunn directed the new Superman film.
- What
- Debut of the new 'Superman' film on HBO Max.
- When
- Debuted on HBO Max on September 19.
- Where
- HBO Max
- Why
- To coincide with the premiere of Peacemaker season 2.
- HBO Max Viewers
- 13 million
- Debut Date
- September 19
- Theatrical Domestic Gross
- $354.1M
- Theatrical Global Gross
- $615.6M
- Director
- James Gunn
- Upcoming Film
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow
- Upcoming Release Date
- July 9, 2027