SUPERMAN | Amazon Prime Early Screening
Get ready for an early look at the Man of Steel in action.
The Amazon Prime early screenings of James Gunn’s Superman took place on 8 July 2025 at 7pm, in selected cinemas across the United States, three days before the film’s US release. The offer in this DC video was for US cinemas booked through Amazon. Outside the US the film opened from 9 July 2025, and in the UK it is now streaming on HBO Max and NOW. Below you will find the video, how the early screenings worked and how to watch Superman in the UK.
The Superman early screening at a glance
| What | Early cinema screenings of Superman for Amazon Prime members |
|---|---|
| When | Tuesday 8 July 2025, 7pm |
| Where | Selected cinemas in the United States |
| Tickets | Sold through Amazon in partnership with Fandango |
| International cinema release | From 9 July 2025 |
| US cinema release | 11 July 2025 |
| Where to watch in the UK now | HBO Max, NOW and Sky Go, or buy digitally |
How did the Amazon Prime early screenings work?
- Prime members only: the early tickets were sold to Amazon Prime members, for one evening before the official release.
- A record presale: the screenings were run with Fandango, and became Fandango’s best-selling first-day presale of 2025.
- Real box office: the Tuesday Amazon screenings took about $2.8 million, part of a $22.5 million preview total.
- Not a UK offer: the video points to amazon.com and US cinemas. We have not found an equivalent Prime screening in the UK.
What happened in the UK instead?
London got its own build-up. On 1 July 2025 a giant Superman statue, modelled on David Corenswet, was hung from the top of the Shard, the largest public sculpture ever shown in the UK. Warner Bros. held a fan event at Cineworld Leicester Square on 2 July, a week before the international release.
What is Superman (2025) about?
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the first film in the new DC Universe. Superman faces unexpected consequences after he steps into an international conflict that billionaire Lex Luthor has been pulling the strings of, and he has to win back public support with the help of his reporter and superhero colleagues. The film grossed $618.7 million worldwide, the highest-grossing superhero film of 2025.
Who is in the cast?
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| David Corenswet | Superman / Clark Kent |
| Rachel Brosnahan | Lois Lane |
| Nicholas Hoult | Lex Luthor |
| Edi Gathegi | Mister Terrific |
| Nathan Fillion | Guy Gardner |
| Isabela Merced | Hawkgirl |
How to watch Superman in the UK
- Open HBO Max, NOW or Sky Go and search for Superman. Pick the 2025 film with David Corenswet.
- Without a subscription, you can buy it from Apple TV, Amazon, Rakuten TV or Sky Store.
- The early screening video is free on YouTube, embedded above.
Questions people ask about the Superman early screening
Was there an Amazon Prime early screening of Superman in the UK?
The Prime early screening in this video was for selected US cinemas on 8 July 2025. We have not found a UK version. Outside the US the film opened from 9 July.
When was the Superman early screening?
Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 7pm, in selected US cinemas.
When did Superman come out?
Outside the US from 9 July 2025, and in US cinemas on 11 July 2025.
Is Superman (2025) streaming in the UK?
Yes. It is on HBO Max, NOW and Sky Go, and you can also buy it digitally.
More Superman on Hollywood Box
- The full trailer: Superman official trailer
- On set with the crew: Superman Day behind-the-scenes look
- The villain speaks: Nicholas Hoult on playing Lex Luthor
- Green Lantern joins the DCU: Nathan Fillion at the Superman premiere
- Gunn on the wider DCU: James Gunn says Peacemaker season 1 is canon
Sources
- DC on YouTube (the video and its description)
- Wikipedia: Superman (2025 film) (early screenings, release dates, London promotion, box office)
- The Movie Database: Superman (cast, UK availability)
Updated 5 October 2026 by the Hollywood Box team.
