Superman trailer has fans flocking to buy tickets at a blistering record pace besting any movie in 2025

Daily Mail​

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Warner Bros. released a new trailer for Superman on Wednesday, as fans flocked to pick up their tickets just as they went on sale, seemingly at a record pace.
Amazon announced on Tuesday a special offer for Prime members to see Superman a few days before its July 11 release, with early screenings on July 8.
With the trailer's debut on Wednesday, it was also announced by Fandango that the Prime early screenings were the ticket retailer's best first-day ticket pre-sales of 2025.
Fans have not been hesitating to scoop up their own tickets for the July 11 release, with many taking to social media to show off their ticket purchases.
Early box office projections have already been quite huge, with early numbers suggesting it could open between $154 million and $175 million.
If this record pace continues, it could be even higher, as fans have continued to express their excitement on social media all day on Wednesday after the new trailer dropped.
The trailer begins with a massive skyscraper falling and Superman (David Corenswet) swooping in to stop it from hitting the ground as we hear Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) detailing his plan to destroy the Man of Steel.
Luthor and his minions are seen destroying Superman's Fortress of Solitude, while we also see Superman/Clark Kent making out with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), along with shots of his parents (Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell).
Droids are seeing picking up a battered Superman and taking him to the Fortress, along with shots of Superman in battle with Luthor's various henchfolk.
One particular shot fans have been cheering for shows Superman and his beloved dog Krypto the Superdog battle an enemy, literally punching his teeth out and hitting the camera lens, breaking the proverbial 'fourth wall.'
Superman is also see clashing with the abrasive Green Lantern character Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), who challenges him to, 'make a move, big blue.'
More shots show people all over the world rooting for Superman, which infuriates Luthor, who says, 'They chose him, let them die.'
An exhausted Superman is also seen on the ground during a battle, as Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) tells him, 'Hey, quit messing around!'
Superman responds playfully (and tiredly), 'I'm not messing around, I'm doing important stuff,' another line that has clearly resonated with fans on social media.
The final shot shows Superman using his eyeball lasers to take out a slew of enemies, which fans have praised as well, such as @UpToTASK, who said, 'YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO this is hard AF #Superman.'
Another fan dubbed @DCUSuperboy said in all caps, 'I GENUINELY DON'T KNOW HOW YOU CAN LOOK AT THIS AND NOT BE HYPED FOR #SUPERMAN.'
Of course, not everyone was as excited, with many like @agamelift still praising director Zack Snyder for his previous DCEU films.
'The #Superman blueprint is @ZackSnyder. This movie looks like complete garbage - Guardians of the Galaxy with Superman while copying major elements of Man of Steel and doing them worse. Yes, clearly the plot leak a few months back was legit,' he said.
Others like Aaron Fischer blasted the movie for its comedic elements, stating he has, 'lost all hope for this film,' adding it will be, 'stupid and silly.'
Still, many were so excited they bought tickets immediately, like @SupermanOnFilm, who said, 'I've already bought 8 tickets for opening weekend #Superman.'
Others like box office observer Luis Fernando marveled at the pre-sales already coming in at BFI IMAX theaters for Superman.
'In all my years following pre-sales at the BFI IMAX, I believe I haven't seen Post-Covid a CBM other than #NoWayHome selling so many tickets, for so many screenings in advance so quickly. It hasn't been even 10h yet. Somehow WB managed to pull #SUPERMAN as a major IMAX event it seems,' he said.
'The #Superman blueprint is @ZackSnyder. This movie looks like complete garbage - Guardians of the Galaxy with Superman while copying major elements of Man of Steel and doing them worse. Yes, clearly the plot leak a few months back was legit,' he said
Others like box office observer Luis Fernando marveled at the pre-sales already coming in at BFI IMAX theaters for Superman.
'It's a big commitment to buy tickets so far in advance at the BFI as they are not refundable and are a bit pricey from £22-£26 ($29.80-$35.25). So people usually don't buy so in advance, because sometimes life happens. The fact this CBM is selling so many tickets 30 days in advance and could potentially have sold out screenings even before release, especially for a DC film, is remarkable![ he added.
Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) said, 'This is the #Superman movie of our dreams. Every element of this is being brought to life with so much heart, sincerity & uniqueness. Can't believe we're only a month away.'
Sabrina (@nightwaynes) shared a GIF of the tooth-flying punch, adding, 'GOD THIS MOVIE IS INSANE I NEED IT NOW #Superman.'
Superman hits theaters nationwide on July 11, with the early screening for Prime members on July 8.