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James Gunn’s Superman has just released its first trailer, and we can hardly wait until David Corenswet makes his debut as the Man of Steel in July 2025! The new teaser has a ton of details for us to unpack, we’ve had a collection of behind-the-scenes glimpses to get through, and then there are easter eggs from James Gunn to decipher as well. In short, Superman is one of the most excitingnew moviesof 2025, and this guide is here to keep you up to speed as we blast into the new DC Universe.
Formerly known as Superman: Legacy, Superman introduces us to a new age of the iconic DC character. Alongside Corenswet’s Clark Kent, the movie – which also kicks off the live-action side of Gunn’s DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters – features turns from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It’s a big-budget affair that will set the tone of DC going forward.
So, to make sure you’re ready for one of the most importantupcoming superhero moviesof our decade, read on to find out all the latest news and details. From the Superman release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more, we’ve left no Kryptonian stone unturned.
Superman release date
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Superman will release onJuly 11, 2025. That’s right; we only have a few more months of waiting left for one of the most excitingupcoming DC movies!
Despite theWGA writers' strikeand theSAG-AFTRA actors' strike, which both took place in 2023, the movie hasn’t been delayed and has officially wrapped principal photography. We’ve also seen the first trailer drop, so it’s unlikely that there will be any date changes in the future.
Superman trailer
Superman | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTubeWatch On
Superman | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube
Superman | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube
The trailer for Superman dropped in December 2024 and it looks amazing. In the clip above you’ll see our first look at Superman, showing all his sides as we see him with his family, with his love interest, and finally with his face all bloody from a massive fight.
The trailer didn’t give any major plot details, but we do know that Lex Luthor will be the main big bad in the film and that Superman will likely be coming to terms with his various identities. Exciting stuff!
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Superman plot
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Not much is known about the plot of Superman just yet, but we do have some basics to go off. The main thing we know is that the film will focus on a young Clark Kent as a reporter at The Daily Planet, and it will look at how he balances his Kryptonian and human heritage. It also won’t be an origin story.
Beyond that, the film is a bit of a mystery, though, from the cast, which we dive into below, we can assume that Lex Luthor will be the movie’s villain, or one of them at least, and that other key DC characters will be making appearances. In the trailer Lex is on full display so it’s looking more likely that he’ll be Superman’s primary foe this time round though.
We also have an idea what comics have inspired the movie. “[Corenswet] mentioned how the vibes of the new movie are based on For All Seasons and All-Star, but the story is ‘totally its own thing,'” The Direct’s Senior Editor David Thompson shared onTwitter.
On this day in 1938 the first superhero entered our atmosphere via the imaginations of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. He gave us someone to believe in, not because of his great physical power, but because of his character and determination to do right no matter what. Happy… pic.twitter.com/fDlevaxcZjApril 18, 2024
On this day in 1938 the first superhero entered our atmosphere via the imaginations of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. He gave us someone to believe in, not because of his great physical power, but because of his character and determination to do right no matter what. Happy… pic.twitter.com/fDlevaxcZjApril 18, 2024
Superman cast: who is playing Superman?
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Superman has a fairly stacked cast. Here’s the line-up:
Sean Gunn has also been cast as Maxwell Lordin the DCU, though it’s currently unclear if he’ll be showing up in Superman – similarly,House of the DragonstarMilly Alcock will play Supergirl, but it’s not known for certain if she’ll be appearing in this film.
Will Reeve, the youngest son of late actor Christopher Reeve, isset to have a special cameo as a TV reporter in the movie, too. Might he have a run-in with Clark Kent from the Daily Planet? His father Christopher, of course, is forever linked with the DC character, having brought the Kryptonian to life in 1978, 1980, 1983, and 1987.
James Gunnrecently shared a pictureof the main cast together – including a bald Nicholas Houltreallygetting into his role as Lex Luthor.
First look at Superman’s suit
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Anew logo for the filmwas unveiled at CinemaCon, too, which looks metallic, is bright yellow and red, and features an ‘S’ tapering off at the base.
We also have an even better look at Corenswet in costume, thanks to an image Gunn shared on Threads, which you can see below. The pic shows Clark looking pretty beat up and dirty, pulling on one of his red boots as all sorts of chaos goes down out the window behind him in the skies above Metropolis. Maybe ties those laces a bit quicker, eh, Supes? The chaos in question might very well be Solaris the Tyrant Sun, a villain that made its first appearance in DC One Million #1 back in 1998, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Get ready.#Superman7.11.25 pic.twitter.com/zHn5ts2qegMay 6, 2024
Get ready.#Superman7.11.25 pic.twitter.com/zHn5ts2qegMay 6, 2024
Is Superman connected to any other DC films? And what happened to Henry Cavill?
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Superman is the first film of the new DCU, which begins withChapter One: Gods and Monsters. This is totally different from the old DCEU, which began with Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill, and ended with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new universe is a reboot of the DC cinematic franchise, and it has no connection to the old set of films. It is, however, connected to the rest of the DCU – which began with the animated show Creature Commandos on Max.
As for Cavill, he played Superman in the old DCEU, and,despite announcing his return to the roleafter hisBlack Adam post-credits sceneappearance, is no longer the Man of Steel. You can read our full breakdown onwhat happened with Henry Cavill as Supermanthrough the link.
For more super films, check out our guide on how to watch all theDC movies in order. Or check out our list of thebest superhero moviesof all time.
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