James Gunn gives an update on theSupermanmovie runtime as theDC Universemovie gets closer to its summer release. With 2025’s summer season getting ready to kick off,Gunn’sSupermanmovieis one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, especially in the superhero genre. While DC Studios has been busy marketingSupermanthrough merchandise reveals and releasing more footage, one of the mysteries that has yet to be properly addressed is how long the film will be for its theatrical release.
In the last few days, there have been numerous rumors about the runtime for Gunn’sSupermanmovie, and it didn’t take long for the filmmaker to respond on social media addressing if any of the recent rumblings are true. Check out his respective responses below:
On Threads, DCDomain asked,“Is the runtime for Superman locked? There’s rumours that it’s 2h2minutes.“Gunnstressed,“That is not correct. It’s almost totally locked - meaning we’re just finishing a couple VFX shots over the weekend - but that’s not the running time.”
On Instagram, a post from Gunnverse had claimed thatSupermanwould be 2 hours and 20 minutes long. However, that is also not the case, asGunnresponded,“Nope! It will be the same all over the world (and it’s not 2:20).”
What James Gunn’s Response To the Superman Movie Runtime Rumors Means
Given how common it is for superhero movies to get swept up in rumors like what their runtimes are going to be,it’s no surprise that Gunn is making sure to address anything that is inaccurate aboutSuperman, especially if the movie is still in the final stages of post-production. WithSupermanbeing the first film based on the Man of Steel in over a decade, it’s also not shocking that fans are actively wanting to know sooner rather than later what the runtime will be for the David Corenswet-starring movie. WhethertheSupermanmovie’s runtimewill be longer or shorter than past adaptations remains to be seen.
Superman’sruntime will only be revealed officially once the film is locked, which will likely be a little closer to the film’s July release. That is why, until then,any runtime listings that emerge from unreliable sources should not be considered fact, unless Gunn specifically says that it is accurate. Whether the official runtime will arrive in the next few weeks or close to whenSupermandebuts in theaters remains to be seen, as it all depends on when the film is a complete lock.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Response To the Superman Movie Runtime Rumors
With Gunn debunking theSupermanruntime rumors, it serves as a great reminder about what makes his position at DC Studios unique,because he has this rapport with the fans online, especially during times when the narrative about various DCU projects is factually incorrect. This is also what is going to make the road forthe DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters"easier, as Gunn will, when he can, step in to ensure wild rumors aren’t being treated as facts. Hopefully, fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out how longSupermanwill be as the Man of Tomorrow gets ready for his cinematic return.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
