Eagle-Eyed Fans Spotted Zack Snyder Reacting To Man Of Steel Beating Out Superman’s Box Office

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Superhero movie fans enjoy comparing box office numbers, but they really love when the directors themselves chime in. This week, DC fans got a treat: a side-by-side comparison of Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel and James Gunn’s Superman started circulating online, looking at both worldwide earnings and ticket sales. What caught everyone’s attention, though, was Zack Snyder’s reaction to Man of Steel outperforming Superman at the box office.

According to a recent post from BadSanta Gaming on Instagram, eagle-eyed users noticed something surprising in the likes: a heart from Zack Snyder himself. The image—showing Cavill’s Man of Steel at roughly 82 million tickets sold versus David Corenswet’s Superman at around 36 million—made a splash, but not quite like it did once fans discovered the director’s alleged interaction. And naturally, that sent the conversation into overdrive.

Fans React To Snyder’s Subtle Signal

Honestly, when I saw Snyder react to the news of Cavill potentially returning as Superman, I immediately wondered if he was subtly giving it his blessing. It felt like a little nod of approval, and fans definitely took it that way! The response was instant and loud. Here’s what people were saying…

  • @Sami_ahmed_07 – “Bro Snyder actually liked this reel.”
  • @Raiyan_aazi – “Zack liked it, so approved.”
  • @jimcarreylul – “Zack just liked this post.”
  • @umanmr87 – “Cavil is the superman forever”
  • @meditationsandy – “Whoever let Henry Cavill go as Superman should be fired! He was the best Superman of all time.”
  • @hamza_X_mirza – “Yo zack Snyder liked it!”
  • @Dish2_025 – “@hamza_x_mirza fake”
  • @brokewayne105 – “Ain’t no way boy, ain’t no way boss liked this😭”
  • @alanous – “Good numbers don’t equate to good movies”

The rumor about the director’s involvement caused a huge reaction from some fans, while others believed it was a hoax and not the actual director. Regardless, it’s obvious that fans of the now-canceled DC Extended Universe are still holding onto the memories.

What Snyder’s Double-Tap Actually Adds to the Superman Conversation

The box office numbers themselves caused discussion, but a supposed “like” from Snyder really fueled the debate. Comparing movie ticket sales from films released over ten years apart is complicated—particularly since ticket prices have almost doubled—but fans quickly used the comparison to argue that Man of Steel remains popular. While Gunn’s Superman is still new, Snyder’s supporters see the sales figures as proof that Cavill’s first appearance as Superman has become a modern classic with a dedicated following.

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It’s unusual for a director like Snyder to even acknowledge discussions about box office numbers. Whether his ‘like’ was a deliberate comment on the conversation, a subtle acknowledgment of Henry Cavill’s time as Superman, or just a random click while browsing Instagram, fans immediately treated it as a significant statement.

Since James Gunn’s new DC Universe is just beginning, and Superman is its starting point, people will continue to compare it to previous versions. If Zack Snyder’s work keeps getting attention – whether by design or not – those comparisons and debates are sure to get even more heated.

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2025-11-18 21:09