Just like the ravaging inferno in LA has been engulfing Tinseltown’s spirit one day at a time, the looming TikTok ban is branching out worrisome reports in more ways than one. With the wildfires’ ripple effects turning Hollywood’s happy hour into an irrecoverable hangover, A-listers were busy brainstorming over a solid comeback following the consecutive cancelation of star-studded gatherings, premieres, award shows, and high-profile pop-up events. While fans were juggling through these trying times, the TikTok suspension had James Gunn’s Superman
playing trial by fire, only to witness a fan-led rescue against a super-sized slump.
After going back and forth countless times over the possibility of a TikTok ban, the platform went offline in the US on Saturday night, less than hours before a ban was intended for implementation. Although the company suggested a comeback could be in the cards, if not, social media influencer and actor, Matt Ramos anticipates considerable negative box office impact for James Gunn’s Superman
starring the new Last Son of Kryptonite, David Corenswet
. Ramos recently took to X to share his prediction only to get blown by an army of DC fans.
this will significantly affect the #Superman box office
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) January 19, 2025
DC fans are not in the same boat as Matt Ramos and for good reason. According to the geeks, movies existed well before TikTok materialized and so did Superman. Since the platform is neither credited with the creation of the character nor its story, its ban, for that matter of fact, should not be as detrimental to securing a super touchdown at the box office. However, Ramos believes DC’s track record in current times could use all the help it needs to ensure Superman’s
flight.
Matt Ramos gave shining examples of superhero movies like Oppenheimer
, Barbie
, and the highest-grossing R-rated Deadpool &
Wolverine
to back up his rationale. However, fans were clearly struggling to see it through.
Superman fans are not sold on TikTok ban’s influence on James Gunn’s forthcoming flick
James Gunn’s Superman
encountered massive challenges before its flight, including convincing fans of this new cape crusader to replace Henry Cavill
. Despite being wholeheartedly opposed to this new era of DCU, Gunn has turned the skeptics into enthusiasts with each and every update. However, following Matt Ramos’ indication of Superman’s
downtime at the box office, thanks to the pending TikTok ban, fans could not quite come to terms with the prediction.
Got to be kidding me😭😭
— Elly De La Reigns (@whodeybaby9851) January 19, 2025
Oh please moves have been around for centuries.
Everyone always a prisoner of the moment.
— Bit Loud (@Bit_Loud) January 19, 2025
Not it wont this is a good thing it will force people to go out more that box office gonna be crazy high if tiktok is not back
— MagicMike (@riveramichael13) January 19, 2025
Many fans thought it was nothing more than a joke, while the others made Ramos’ forecast a fodder for one.
What TikTok being banned?,if so I disagree TikTok did not create Superman and Superman doesn’t rely on TikTok as its main way of marketing lol☠️
— celabisthisguy (@celabisthisguy) January 19, 2025
Movies were a thing before Tik Tok. Superman will be fine….
— The Daily Kryptonian (@TheDailyKrypto) January 19, 2025
if your movie is relying on Tiktok to be box office, it’s probably terrible lmao
— ♕ (@wvuwt) January 19, 2025
Meanwhile, Ramos’ explanations only fueled fan skepticism, leading them to believe the movie’s chances are so slim that a TikTok ban can snuff out its faint spark. Although fans were already on cloud nine with the Superman
teaser, assured that comic justice was in the works, with the same enthusiasts doing an about-turn following the doubt fillers, whether Superman
descents on Earth on his toes or falls flat on his face, only time will tell.
Do you think the TikTok ban will affect James Gunn’s Superman
? Let us know in the comments below!
