James Gunn's new Superman film is a bold, politically charged reboot emphasizing themes of kindness, immigration, and global conflict, intentionally challenging conservative narratives and revitalizing the superhero genre with a message of empathy and unity.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is projected to have a lackluster domestic box office debut of $37 million to $43 million over the four-day Christmas weekend, falling short of the first installment's success and trailing behind rival Marvel Studios' The Marvels. Despite a sluggish Christmas weekend overall, Aquaman 2 is expected to come out on top. The superhero genre has struggled at the box office this year, and the sequel marks a low-key end to this era of DC before a reboot with 2025's Superman: Legacy. Other films opening during the holiday season include Wonka and Migration, with varying expectations for their box office performance.