Superman Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

Superman Blu-ray Movie Review

The original guardian of the galaxy.

Reviewed by Randy Miller III September 21, 2025

Considering America's dwindling reputation on the world stage in recent months, Superman -- both this new movie as well as the iconic character as a whole -- was bound to be received quite a bit differently than in years past. An almost eternally optimistic and forward-thinking franchise whose films are typically a reflection of society at the time of their release, it's no surprise, then, that writer/director James Gunn's take on the Man of Steel would focus on the court of public opinion, overreaching corporations, misinformation, and of course the divisive concept of trusting an immigrant. It's a predictable film from several perspectives, though, and one that's unfortunately bogged down by nagging tonal issues, a pretty weak first act, and copious amounts of lore that aren't easily explained to newcomers.

For a full synopsis and write-up about the film, please see my recent 4K review or take a gander at Brian Orndorf's theatrical coverage. (We both had a few quibbles with it.) Warner Bros.' separate 4K and Blu-ray editions both feature great A/V presentations and a surprisingly dense array of extras. A Steelbook combo pack is also available.

Superman Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

As usual, please see my recent review of the 4K edition for a general overview of Superman's visual aesthetic, which has been repurposed here as a downscaled but great-looking 1080p/SDR transfer. Due to film's HDR layer not being as drastic as some films, this Blu-ray's colors don't differ quite as much when compared to the UHD; there are exceptions where intensity and saturation are concerned, not to mention colors adjacent to darker values, but for the most part it's certainly not a night-and-day difference. Where the Blu-ray can't quite measure up are in the areas of textures, detail, contrast, and compression, though as seen in these direct-from-disc screenshots, it truly holds its own within format boundaries... especially considering that this dual-layered disc contains over four hours of HD content. If you watch the UHD first or saw Superman theatrically, you might easily notice the handful of "sacrifices" here. But on its own terms, this is a very good-looking disc that only suffers from occasional banding and macro blocking during visually complex scenes (the river of anti-protons, for example) but, on smaller displays, some these sporadic issues will be either inconsequential or practically invisible. In short, it's a very good effort and a solid runner-up for sure.

Superman Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

For details about the great Dolby Atmos audio, please see my recent 4K review.

Superman Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This one-disc release ships in a keepcase with fairly generic artwork and a Digital Copy code is included. The extras are a noticeable step above most WB blockbuster releases and collectively almost approach the DVD Special Editions of yesteryear. A courtesy list is provided below... but for more details, see my review of the 4K edition.

NOTE: As with several other recent WB A-list titles, an audio commentary is included during the main feature, this one featuring writer/director James Gunn. There's a catch, though: it's exclusive to the Digital Copy, which remains one of the absolute worst home video trends in recent years. Thumbs down to WB for continuing to do this.

• Adventures in the Making of Superman (58:58)

• Breaking News: The Daily Planet Returns (5:26)

• Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain (5:22)

• The Justice Gang (10:31)

• Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born (5:48)

• The Ultimate Villain (5:08)

• Icons Forever: Superman's Enduring Legacy (6:07)

• A New Era: DC Takes Off (4:43)

• Kryptunes: The Music of Superman (6:34)

• Krypto Short: School Bus Scuffle (5:33)

Superman Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

James Gunn's Superman was one of this year's most talked-about films, which is another way of saying it divided audiences for a variety of reasons. Keeping things entirely on-screen, it has trouble building first-half momentum and there were several things I didn't like about its approach to the subject matter, but Superman eventually finds its legs and lays the foundation for what I hope can be more consistently satisfying follow-ups. Warner Bros.' separate UHD and Blu-ray editions show a great deal of studio faith in the film, as both offer proportionately great A/V presentations and a solid collection of bonus features. (A preferred Steelbook combo pack is also available.) While Superman might not be the strongest blind buy in recent memory, established fans are sure to get their money's worth here.