SUPERMAN Continues to Win Big | and the DCU Has Momentum

Superman continues to soar higher than ever.

Surpassing Black Adam and even Marvel’s recent entries like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts in total minutes watched, the NEW Man of Steel is proving that excitement for DC is stronger than it’s been in years.

According to Nielsen’s September report… you know, the same month Superman dropped on streaming, audiences didn’t just show up… they showed up BIG.

And the momentum didn’t stop there.

By the week of October 24th, Superman jumped all the way to #2 on the entire Nielsen streaming chart, proving this film has serious staying power.

This isn’t a spike… it’s a climb. It’s a hold. It’s lasting interest.

It’s not just a strong performance… it’s a statement.

With a successful theatrical run, a strong home release, and now a fantastic, rising streaming performance, Superman is doing exactly what it was built to do:

✅ Re-ignite excitement
✅ Bring new eyes into the DC universe

✅ Lay the foundation for a bold, unified DCU

The message is crystal clear…

Fans are ready. The hype is real. And the DCU’s future isn’t just bright — it’s shining.

In just its first three days on streaming, Superman rocketed to the #4 overall spot with 513 million minutes watched, closing in on Black Adam’s 632 million and Captain America: Brave New World’s 750 million.

The real win came in the weeks that followed though.

While Black Adam completely dropped off the charts after week one, Superman held strong in the top three, showing genuine audience staying power.

Even more impressive? Week to week averages showed Superman outpacing Marvel’s newest films

• Superman — 108 million minutes/day

• Captain America: Brave New World — 96 million

• Thunderbolts — 89 million

NOW that’s strategy!

Week Ending October 24th

Gunn’s early streaming rollout didn’t weaken Superman’s momentum… it amplified it.

The result? A stronger launchpad for the DCU’s future and proof that the world is more than ready for its new Man of Steel.

Let’s face it, the last decade hasn’t exactly been kind to Superman on screen.

The DCEU treated him more like a myth than a man, and the character’s cultural pull faded under endless reboots, Snyder cut wars, and studio chaos.

But now? David Corenswet’s Superman feels ALIVE.

His charm, optimism, and chemistry with the ensemble gave audiences something they hadn’t felt in years… genuine hope.

And clearly, that hope is translating into real world numbers.

The movie’s continued dominance on HBOMax, beating two major Marvel titles, shows that fans may not be tired of superheroes… maybe it’s cynicism?

Gunn’s Superman brought back the light, and viewers responded.

Sure, there are global outliers right now like K-Pop Demon Hunters, which became a cultural phenomenon in its own right. But here’s the thing… Superman is doing exactly what it was meant to do.

A solid and successful box office run.

A strong home release.

And now, a fantastic streaming performance that’s putting both DC and Marvel rivals in the rearview.

This movie was never just about numbers, it was about rebuilding faith.

About setting the foundation for something bigger after the DCEU left audiences fractured and uncertain.

Superman isn’t just another chapter… it’s the cornerstone of an entirely new era.

Every new viewer discovering David Corenswet’s Superman, every conversation, every rewatch, every moment… is fuel for the DCU’s rise.

It amplifies excitement, renews interest, and reminds people why they cared in the first place.

This film did what it set out to do: reignite the spark.

Now the fire’s burning, and the DCU’s future looks brighter than ever.