Brandon Routh shares true feelings on David Corenswet’s debut as Superman

Brandon Routh recently shared his honest opinion on David Corenswet’s performance in the newly released Superman movie.

For the unversed, the 45-year-old actor played the iconic Man of Steel in 2006’s Superman Returns.

In an interview with Variety, Routh revealed how he felt after watching the highly anticipated new film, Superman, directed by James Gunn.

"It was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it. I think David is fantastic. I cried no less than three times," he stated.

"I see this in a different way. I come at it from a different perspective," the Arrow actor said, adding, "I really got into it as I’m watching him navigate those tricky Superman moments in the first conversation with Lois and Clark in the apartment."

He further noted, "And then all of the family stuff for me really hit. It’s a big movie. There’s a lot in there. I have to go see it again."

Elsewhere in the interview, Routh also shared that he’s excited to see what the DC Universe has in store regarding upcoming projects.

"A successful launch with this is just good for everybody who wants more of what DC has to offer. There are a lot of great properties that can be explored," the Ick actor remarked.

It is noteworthy that the new Superman was released in cinemas on July 11, 2025.