Henry Cavillis due to begin filming hisHighlanderreboot withRussell Crowesoon, but before the cameras roll, the most iconic movie from the action star has returned to streaming charts. Cavill stars alongside Crowe andAmy AdamsinMan of Steel, the 2013 Superman film that has surged back into the conversation thanks to the recent release ofJames Gunn’sSuperman.Man of Steelis currently streaming on HBO Max, and the film has returned to the top 10 in more than 25 countries, including the United States.Man of Steelearned a“rotten”57% from critics onRotten Tomatoesand a 75% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter, and it also wrapped up its box office run aftergrossing $670 millionagainst a $225 million budget.
It’s hard not to creditMan of Steel’s delayed streaming success to the release ofSuperman, which earned over $200 million during its opening weekend at the box office. After watchingSuperman, it’s only natural to rush back and watch what came before for a quick comparison.James Gunn’s version of the Man of Steelhas been much better-received from critics and audiences thus far, but only time will tell if it will earn as much at the box office. When Cavill first made his debut asSupermanin 2013, directorZack Snyderhad a vision that culminated with him facing off against an ultimate baddie like Darkseid. While the two do come face to face inZack Snyder’s Justice League, those few moments are the only ones that will exist between them in the DCEU.Man of Steelalso starsMichael ShannonandKevin Costner.
Fans Aren’t Ready to Say Goodbye to Henry Cavill’s Superman
Some of Zack Snyder’s most passionate fans are not quite ready to acceptDavid Corenswetas the new Superman in the DCU. At the start ofSuperman’s opening weekend, a van was spotted driving around with graphicsencouraging moviegoers to boycottJames Gunn’sSupermanmovie and hold out forMan of Steel 2. This strategy didn’t work, as evidenced bySuperman’s opening weekend box office haul. While Cavill’s portrayal of Superman will always be available to watch through films likeMan of Steel,Batman vs. Superman, andJustice League, it would be surprising to ever see him return as the character.
Man of Steelis one of the most popular movies in the world onHBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Cavill’s future projects.
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