Rare Superman comic book found in California attic could sell for $6 million

Rare Superman comic book found in California attic could sell for  million

A comic found in an attic could become the most valuable ever. A pristine copy of the first Superman comic could fetch over $6 million after three brothers found it stored in their late mother’s home. The incredible find also unearthed five valuable early copies of Action Comics, the publication that introduced Superman to the … Read more

‘Superman’ sequel, ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ set to arrive summer 2027

‘Superman’ sequel, ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ set to arrive summer 2027

Up, up, and away! A “Superman” sequel is in the works. Writer-director James Gunn, who now presides over DC Studios with producer Peter Safran, shared on Instagram Wednesday that a new film, called “Man of Tomorrow,” will arrive in theaters July 9, 2027. His post included an image of Superman and Lex Luthor standing together, with Luthor in … Read more

‘Peacemaker’ is back for Season 2: How to watch, release schedule, cast

‘Peacemaker’ is back for Season 2: How to watch, release schedule, cast

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s never a bad time to rock, and there’s never a bad time to watch “Peacemaker.” Three years after the DC Comics-inspired TV series dropped its first season, “Peacemaker” is … Read more

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ leaps over box office competition

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ leaps over box office competition

It looks like Marvel’s first family has finally found its footing. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” clobbered the competition and leaped into the No. 1 spot on Friday — its second in theaters — with $11.7 million in earnings, according to The Numbers. The superhero flick, which cost a staggering $200 million, is the second … Read more

With ‘Superman,’ the destruction Christopher Nolan wrought on comic book films is finally over

With ‘Superman,’ the destruction Christopher Nolan wrought on comic book films is finally over

Did my movie screen just take a Prozac? Watching the new “Superman” reboot starring David Corenswet, which hit theaters this weekend, I saw the franchise’s years-long depression finally vanish. In James Gunn’s cheery film, the colors were “Wizard of Oz” bright instead of ugly grayscale. The performances were upbeat rather than brooding and angry. And … Read more

Will these summer blockbusters be hits — or more giant bombs?

Will these summer blockbusters be hits — or more giant bombs?

In Apple’s excellent new show “The Studio,” Seth Rogen plays a fresh-faced Hollywood exec who comes to a startling and demoralizing conclusion. “I love movies,” his character Matt says. “But now I have this fear that my job is to ruin them.” Naive Matt dreams of creating artful and innovative films, which don’t make much … Read more

2024 is the year of box office flops — can ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ save it?

2024 is the year of box office flops — can ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ save it?

Two-thousand-twenty-four is turning into the Year of the Flop. Expensive comic book movies, starry comedies, Christmas fare, Westerns and auteur-driven sci-fi epics all spectacularly imploded. Major titles played to a couple of dudes who snuck in at 11 a.m. Egos were obliterated. And the downward trend started right away. Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell … Read more

‘Joker 2’ actor slams ‘terrible’ sequel and calls it ‘the worst film ever made’

‘Joker 2’ actor slams ‘terrible’ sequel and calls it ‘the worst film ever made’

Comedian Tim Dillon only has a brief role in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” but he has strong opinions about the movie. The 39-year-old called the DC sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga “the worst film ever made” on Joe Rogan’s podcast last week. Tim Dillon on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” YouTube / PowerfulJRE Joe … Read more

Michael Keaton shrugs at shelved $100 million ‘Batgirl’ movie: ‘Nice check’

Michael Keaton shrugs at shelved 0 million ‘Batgirl’ movie: ‘Nice check’

“Batgirl”? Whatever! Michael Keaton, who filmed scenes as Bruce Wayne — a k a Batman — in DC Studios’ $100 million “Batgirl,” did not lose much sleep over its dramatic shelving in 2022. “I didn’t care one way or another. Big, fun, nice check,” the actor told GQ.  Michael Keaton said he got a “nice … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ sequel starring Lady Gaga gets rare superhero R rating — for full nudity

Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ sequel starring Lady Gaga gets rare superhero R rating — for full nudity

Why so serious? “Joker: Folie à Deux” has been given an R rating, according to the MPA’s daily ratings bulletin, for “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity.” The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is a sequel to 2019’s “Joker,” which was also rated R but not because too … Read more

‘The Batman’ plot wasn’t stolen as judge hits writer who sued with copyright infringement

‘The Batman’ plot wasn’t stolen as judge hits writer who sued with copyright infringement

Warner Bros Entertainment didn’t steal the plot for its 2022 blockbuster “The Batman” from a writer who created a story about the Caped Crusader three decades earlier, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Wednesday. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer also said the writer Christopher Wozniak infringed copyrights belonging to DC Comics, which employed him as … Read more

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ made a splash on opening night

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ made a splash on opening night

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” made a splash at the box office. The superhero flick, a sequel to 2018’s “Aquaman,” raked in $9.2 million on its opening night Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Jason Momoa-led movie is expected to earn over $40 million plus on the four-day Christmas weekend, according to Deadline. However, … Read more

Nicolas Cage says CGI changed Superman ‘Flash’ cameo: I did not fight that spider

Nicolas Cage says CGI changed Superman ‘Flash’ cameo: I did not fight that spider

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Nicolas Cage! Cage revealed to Yahoo! Entertainment Wednesday that he filmed a very different cameo as the Man of Steel for DC’s “The Flash” compared to the one that made the final cut. “First and foremost, I was on set,” Cage, 59, said, dispelling rumors that the … Read more

Imploding DC Studios is keeping these three superhero actors — for now

Imploding DC Studios is keeping these three superhero actors — for now

The struggling DC Studios has experienced plenty of recent shakeups. “Batgirl” was unceremoniously shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav last year, and actor Henry Cavill was fired from the role of Superman shortly after. At the box office, DC has delivered flop after flop. Now, as the DC Extended Universe is about to … Read more

‘Gran Turismo’ speeds into the No. 1 spot at the box office

‘Gran Turismo’ speeds into the No. 1 spot at the box office

“Gran Turismo” has lapped the competition at the box office. The car-racing drama, which is based on the video game series, took home $8.5 million on Friday, the day after its release, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The flick, which CNN said “moves, ironically, too slow to deliver as a big-screen attraction,” tells the true … Read more

Audiences are sick of boring superhero movie ‘universes’

Audiences are sick of boring superhero movie ‘universes’

Could the plague of movie and TV “universes” finally be coming to a merciful end? My exhausted eyes, ears and mind hope so. And so do audiences who are fed up with the same old repetitive superhero stories and space sagas that have dominated our screens for more than a decade like a North Korean … Read more

The DC Universe character that embodies your zodiac sign

The DC Universe character that embodies your zodiac sign

Comic book artist and patron saint of Cleveland Harvey Pekar maintained, “Comics are words and pictures. You can do anything with words and pictures.” The potential of that sacred combination and the history of DC Comics began nearly a century ago. In 1934 an enterprising Capricorn (aren’t they all) and pulp writer by the name … Read more

‘Blue Beetle’ review: Gasp! A DC movie is actually fun for once

‘Blue Beetle’ review: Gasp! A DC movie is actually fun for once

Most of DC Comics’ dreadful movies deserve to be violently squished, but not “Blue Beetle,” a refreshingly spry new film featuring the lesser-loved, bug-shaped superhero who’s been crawling around in some form since 1939. movie review Running time: 127 minutes. Rated PG-13 (sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references.) In theaters Aug. … Read more

David Corenswet as Superman is limping DC Studios’ last chance

David Corenswet as Superman is limping DC Studios’ last chance

When David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan were revealed as DC’s new Superman and Lois Lane on Tuesday, it was hard to get revved up about the news. That’s not to diss the casting for 2025’s “Superman: Legacy.” Corenswet, the 29-year-old freshly minted Clark Kent, appropriately looks like a younger version of his predecessor Henry Cavill … Read more

‘Superman’ top contenders to replace Henry Cavill revealed

‘Superman’ top contenders to replace Henry Cavill revealed

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s certainly not Henry Cavill.  The search is on for the new Superman in the DC movies that will be helmed by James Gunn, and the top choices have been revealed.  Among the names tossed around are Australian actor Jacob Elordi, 25, best known for “Euphoria” and “The Kissing … Read more