“Superman”, the first film in the rather promising new DC Cinematic Universe reboot, is above all a callback to the good old days. Its director, James Gunn, who is also navigating the new DC terrain alongside Peter Safran, delivers a movie rooted in the heart and essence of the comic books we grew up reading, and true to his words, especially “Superman: Birthright”, “All-Star Superman”, and “Superman for All Seasons”. On top of that, Clark Kent's look and sensibilities in the movie are so unapologetically canonical that they conjure comforting whiffs of growing up watching “Smallville” and the iconic animated series “Justice League Unlimited”. Having acknowledged as much, I will abstain from comparing it to the previous iteration of DC, which Zack Snyder helmed for the most part....
There’s a certain weight that comes with reviewing a “Superman” movie. For decades, the “Man of Steel” has stood as a pop culture monolith—a symbol of hope, morality, and larger-than-life heroics. I went in to enjoy James Gunn’s ambitious reboot, weighing whether this iteration of the Kryptonian saviour could soar above the fatigue of a superhero-saturated landscape. I came out with the realisation that Superman may not be flawless, but it flies high enough to remind us why this hero matters.
The upcoming “Superman’s” Rachel Brosnahan had already recognised David Corenswet as the ideal Man of Steel long before he was officially cast in the role. During an interview on the Producers Guild Awards red carpet, Brosnahan, who portrays the fearless reporter and Superman's love interest, Lois Lane, shared her excitement about starring in James Gunn’s “Superman”. She also discussed the experience of watching her co-star, Corenswet, step into the iconic super-suit for the first time.
The words spoken by the titular Man of Steel throughout the first teaser trailer for “Superman” are rich with symbolism. “Krypto, home. Take me home,” are the only words he speaks in the footage, which debuted today after a press preview on December 17, introduced by writer and director James Gunn.
David Corenswet debuts as the legendary superhero in the first official “Superman” poster. Director James Gunn revealed the motion poster on his Instagram account on Monday, giving audiences a glimpse of the highly anticipated film. Featuring Corenswet as the Man of Steel, the movie is scheduled for a worldwide release on July 11, 2025.
In a surprise announcement today, acclaimed director James Gunn revealed a significant change for his highly anticipated Superman film on the very first day of shooting. Originally titled "Superman: Legacy", the movie will now simply be known as "Superman”.
While the director of "Superman: Legacy", has confirmed these two actors for the upcoming film, the search for other characters such as Lex Luthor, members of the superhero team, The Authority and numerous others is still ongoing.
While the director of "Superman: Legacy", has confirmed these two actors for the upcoming film, the search for other characters such as Lex Luthor, members of the superhero team, The Authority and numerous others is still ongoing.
