Brandon Routh says he cried three times watching James Gunn's Superman reboot
Brandon Routh, who starred in Superman Returns (2006), recently shared that he was so moved by the 2025 reboot that he cried 'no less than three times.'
Speaking while promoting his upcoming sci-fi horror comedy Ick, Routh praised the film's star David Corenswet for delivering a standout performance. 'I really enjoyed it. I think David is fantastic,' he said. 'I really got into it as I'm watching him navigate those tricky Superman moments… all of the family stuff for me really hit.'
The emotional reaction comes as Superman continues its successful run in theaters. Released on July 11, the film has already grossed $235 million domestically and $406.8 million globally as of July 20. It marks the first live-action film in the new DC Universe under Gunn's creative direction.
Routh didn't just cry — he also shared his excitement for what the film means for DC's future. 'A successful launch with this is just good for everybody who wants more of what DC has to offer,' he said, applauding the film's depth and storytelling.
The 45-year-old actor even encouraged fans on Instagram to watch the film, showing full support for the new generation of Superman. His film Ick is set to hit limited theaters on July 24, with a wider U.S. release on July 27.
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