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Jan. 30, 2024

Warner Bros. Acquires Christopher Reeve’s Super/Man Doc for 15 million

Super/Man, which showcases the life of Christopher Reeve, is completing a deal to be purchased by Warner Bros. Discovery following its popular Sundance Film Festival premiere. By: Dylan Low

The landmark documentary will divulge Reeve showcasing his greatest success, portraying the Man of Steel in the first four Superman films, produced by Warner Bros. James Gunn, the co-chairman of Warner-owned DC Studios, will bring back the character in the upcoming movie title Superman: Legacy, as screenwriter and director.

 

It remains unknown how the deal will be constructed, with sources stating that it could consist of some kind of distribution represented by the DC Studios banner, additionally involving a showcase on CNN – also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It would also be featured on Max, the company’s streaming platform. With the sale has not officially been announced, it remains plausible that the agreement could fall apart, however the negotiations are now exclusive. 

Before the festival began, Super/Man was anticipated to be one of the major sales of the event. Before the movie was aired in Park City for audiences and buyers, some studios and streamers were already lined up to bid fiercely for screening rights. The pact will claim international rights and is priced between $14 to $15 million range.

 

Super/Man is associated with Words+ Pictures (a North Road company), Passion Pictures and Misfits Entertainment. It was first reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was in final negotiations, warding off competition from specialty studio Neon and notable streaming service Netflix, according to inside sources. Cinetic is currently managing the sale of the film.

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