When you hear the word superhero, the first name that comes to mind is probably Superman. The story of Metropolis, the red-capped guardian from the planet Krypton, who is the very face of his DC comics (sorry, Batman), is widely known to both hardcore and casual fans, and his A big reason for his popularity can easily be attributed to his film history.start all the way back richard donner‘s Superman (1978). Although this iconic interpretation of the character may be a little dated and corny, its cheerful demeanor was accentuated by the infectiously charming character. christopher reevehas stood the test of time as a true classic, with a total of three sequels and super girl (1984) spin-off.
Strictly speaking, it is a sequel to a 4-part series. superman is back (2006) served as a sequel to the Donner film; superman iii (1983) and Superman IV: Quest for Peace (1987). It’s far from a terrible movie, but superman is back It still fell short of box office expectations and failed to capture the magic of the original film. Still, even the reactions to the movie man of steel (2013) is arguably the most divisive and controversial Superman movie of all time.movie fans love henry cavilltakes a more grounded view of the characters, and I found the various action sequences to be visually stunning. However, the film’s critics felt that the film’s melodramatic tone missed the point of Superman’s character, and branded his wanton acts of destruction as violence for violence’s sake. Things didn’t get much better for Superman in the DC Extended He Universe. Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and justice league (2017) was also not always warmly received.
Since then, the future of Superman movies has been in jeopardy. man of steel 2 There are rumors of how long the game has been in development hell, and the possibility of a reboot. Michael B. Jordan It didn’t come to fruition. DC Studios has a new CEO james gunn and Peter Safran If they’re making new plans for a connected DC Cinematic Universe, it’s no surprise that a new version of Superman is part of those plans. Superman It’s the latest feature film starring Clark Kent, and represents the true beginning of a new generation at DC, the first part of a phase that Gunn dubbed “Gods and Monsters.” The movie is currently in pre-production and it’s time to find out what Big Blue’s next adventure will be.Here’s everything we know so far Superman.
Editor’s note: This article was last updated on March 4, 2024.
Superman (2025)
The film follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way in a world that thinks kindness is passé.
- release date
- July 11, 2025
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Does “Superman” have a release date?
In a speech from director James Gunn, it was confirmed that an all-new, all-different Superman will be flying into theaters to save the day on Friday, July 11, 2025. It’s only a week after Independence Day, which seems fitting for a hero. His motto has historically been “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” (which is odd considering Superman is an alien created by a Canadian writer, but a little patriotic) Why not try it?). Although there were questions about whether the film would make it to the announced dates, director James Gunn confirmed that Superman would be released as scheduled. It has also been announced that the film will begin filming in Atlanta, Georgia in March 2024, with more details expected to be announced in the coming months.
Will Superman be released on streaming or in theaters?
In the announcement video above, James Gunn also made it clear that: Superman is planned as theatrical release It’s obviously too early to predict streaming plans for this film, but it’s a good guess that the DCU’s feature debut will arrive on Max some time after the film’s theatrical release, similar to recent major DC films. can.
Are there any trailers for “Superman” yet?
Superman There is no trailer as filming has not yet begun. The video above is the announcement of the entire James Gunn DCU slate, including many of the titles expected to arrive over the next few years. Stay tuned for the premiere of the next Superman movie.
Do you know anything about the plot of “Superman”?
I don’t know much about the plot of Superman, and technically, so did James Gunn, who stated that he was only half way through writing the film at the time of Gods and Monsters’ announcement. It has long been known that Gunn will not only be a producer but also a writer, but he has now revealed some pretty important details.different from the original Superman and man of steel, Gunn admitted that Superman is not an origin story. So this isn’t the first time Superman has taken to the skies; he’s already protected Earth’s inhabitants as a costumed superhero. Recent casting announcements (more on that below) also hint that this movie is already a world of heroes, with other iconic DC heroes besides Superman set to appear in the movie. However, that doesn’t mean this is a Justice League sleeper movie, as director James Gunn has made it clear that the focus of the story will be on Clark and Lois.
Other popular Superman characters are also likely to appear, with Lois Lane, the love of his life, already confirmed to appear in the film. The Daily Planet’s top reporter is expected to play a pivotal role, and her photographer, Jimmy Olson, will also appear.I have also received confirmation that Superman‘s become a villain Angela Spica, aka Engineer, which is quite surprising.The Engineer is originally a character from Wildstorm connected to authorities, a group of anti-heroic superhumans who are set to get their own movie in the new DCU. Interestingly, engineers aren’t usually seen as villains, so something more could happen in this movie.In any case, it looks like this Superman‘s The plot could move toward a much newer cosmic setting than previously thought.
Production Weekly shared the film’s plot in December 2023, which was later confirmed by Collider.
“Metropolis reporter Clark Kent embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.
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Who stars in “Superman”?
This is the big question, and we finally have some answers. Announced on June 27th, David Corenswet (pearl) and Rachel Brosnahan (wonderful miss mazel) will play Superman and Lois Lane, respectively. In early reports, Corenswet said: pearson fodé (bold and beautiful), and nicholas holt (renfield) was considered for the role of the Man of Steel, and Holt was also considered for the role of Lex Luthor, but that later turned out to be true and Holt played the role of the evil billionaire. It has been confirmed that he will play the role.I also heard that emma mckie (sex education), phoebe dynevor (Bridgerton), and samara weaving (Scream IV) was listed as a candidate to face Lois Lane. Several of these same actors also reportedly underwent screen tests at DC Studios.The fact that Superman would be recast was so iconic that it caused quite a divide among the fanbase. henry cavill was playing a role. Despite making a surprise appearance in black adam (2022), Cavill’s return announcement turned out to be premature, as Gunn continued that Cavill was not fired. He just wasn’t hired.
As described above, Superman Angela Spica, aka The Engineer, appears as the antagonist. Playing a character is Maria Gabriela de Faria (animal control). Many other exciting cast members have been added to the project. Nathan Fillion (Suicide Squad) Green Lantern Guy Gardner. The casting process took a long time, as Fillion was also considered to play the much-hated 2011 version of Hal Jordan. green lantern movie. Fillion has also provided the voice of Jordan in various animated projects. However, GL isn’t the only classic hero added to the cast. Isabella Merced and Eddie Gathegi has also been cast in Superman, playing Hawkgirl and Mister Terrific respectively. All of these heroes (including Mr. Terrific) are widely known; Superman We’ll also delve into some more obscure characters. barry‘s anthony carrigan He was cast as the criminally underrated elemental hero Metamorpho.
The rest of the cast Superman It contains Skylar Gisondo (licorice pizza) as Jimmy Olsen, a young Daily Planet employee and friend of Clark and Lois. Sara Sampaio (In the middle of the night) as Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s right-hand woman. terrence rosemore (outer banks) as Lex’s henchman Otis, and wendell pierce (wire) Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Perry White.
Who makes “Superman”?
James Gunn has confirmed he will write and direct the film. Superman. Gunn’s DC movie journey began with his writing and directing. Suicide Squad (2021) successfully rebooted the team of anti-heroes after the first film was poorly received.costume designer Judianna Makowski (Suicide Squad) and director of photography henry braham ” (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”) are also participating in this film. in a series of tweetsGunn explained his love of screenwriting and how he ended up directing his own films:
Just because you’ve written something doesn’t mean you feel it visually and emotionally to the bone enough to spend two years or more directing it. Especially not something this big. But long story short, I love this script and am incredibly excited to begin this journey. #up up and away
Gunn’s history in comic book movies also began long before he became co-CEO of DC Studios.He also wrote and directed all three films. guardian of the galaxy movie.previous title Superman: LegacyGunn celebrated Superman’s birthday on social media and revealed the first look at Kal-El’s new suit here.
This logo is reminiscent of the one worn by Superman in the DC event comic, Kingdom Come, one of the most beloved stories in DC history.
