David Corenswet just took flight as Superman, but the skies are already buzzing with hopes of more from the Kryptonian realm. With its powerful debut in theaters on Friday, July 11, Corenswet's Superman has sparked excitement across the globe, with conversations swirling about not just the Man of Steel’s return but also about what might follow. Could Metropolis expand further with spin-offs focusing on ancillary characters from the DC comicverse? It seems so!

Is James Gunn quietly laying the groundwork for more than just Clark Kent’s comeback? As Superman takes flight, speculation soars.

David Corenswet’s entrance as Superman reformed the skyline of pop culture chatter as Metropolis staples Lois Lane and Lex Luthor also reclaimed the spotlight via the latest movie. Apart from the leading ensemble, a few supporting cast members — Hawkgirl and Mister Terrific — also made fans happy. These roles, in the wake of the Superman buzz, are reportedly a glance at the future of Warner Bros. and DCU. James Gunn, according to The Wall Street Journal, is eyeing a television spinoff based on one of the characters. While Hawkgirl may have to wait to receive an exclusive spotlight, Gunn is reportedly pumped about a Mr. Terrific spinoff. 

Another character interesting Gunn for a solo screen show is reportedly Jimmy Olsen. The outlet rightly pointed out that such expansions echo Marvel's age-old strategy. Additionally, the publication also cited Dan DiDio, a former executive editor and co-publisher of DC Comics, saying, “If Superman is working, the feeling from the audience is that DC overall is working.” In other words, David Corenswet is not just shouldering the responsibility of making a space for himself in the very crowded superhero universe — he is carrying the weight of the entire Warner Bros. studio and the DCverse. However, the spinoffs will most move forward only if Superman brings in enough revenue.

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With an already record-breaking start of over $22 million, how much is Warner Bros. expecting Superman to make at the global box office?

Warner Bros. executives reportedly want Superman to bring in 500 million USD globally. While the expected revenue for the 225 million USD film may appear dwarfed in comparison to what Marvel titles make, Warner Bros. is apparently playing a different chord altogether. For the banner, as detailed above, it is more important that Superman becomes a constant point of discourse in the superhero universe, keeping the metal hot enough for a Supergirl spinoff to strike. Next in line is also a Green Lantern television show and multiple Batman films.

The stakes are infallible for DC and its parent company, which has wavered like a sail in the wind since its merger with Discovery three years ago. If the aforementioned cable network spinoffs materialize, they could certainly breathe new life into the DCverse — and eventually, Warner Bros. Only time will tell if Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen find an exclusive place on the small screen. However, one thing is certain — DC has entrusted all its faith in James Gunn to steer the ship, despite Zack Snyder fans expressing disappointment over it.

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