James Gunn is set to dazzle us with an exciting glimpse of the iconic Superman symbol that will adorn the silver screen in the highly anticipated Superman movie, previously known as Superman: Legacy. Gunn, the genius behind the camera, teased this thrilling preview through his Threads and Instagram, laying the foundation for what promises to be an electrifying costume reveal when the film premieres in theaters on July 11, 2025. What’s more, filming has coincidentally begun on Superman’s birthday!
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Excited to kick off principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, coincidentally Superman’s birthday.
Initially named the film Superman: Legacy, it later transformed into SUPERMAN by the final draft. Arriving in theaters in July 2025.
James Gunn (Instagram)
This new cinematic journey will focus on Clark Kent, played by David Corenswet, balancing his life as a journalist with his heroic duties as Superman. Alongside Corenswet, the star-studded cast features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Gunn, in collaboration with DC Studios Co-CEO Peter Safran, is poised to breathe new life into this Warner Bros. epic, marking the beginning of an electrifying era in the DC Universe with Superman. This isn’t just a film; it’s a thrilling new chapter in the world of DC, promising countless untold stories.
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The ensemble cast also includes Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and Anthony Carrigan. With Superman crossing paths with other superheroes, the stage is set for an enthralling narrative. While details of the plot remain under wraps, one thing is certain: with Superman’s formidable adversaries, Metropolis must brace itself for any villain foolish enough to cause trouble, including the formidable Engineer portrayed by María Gabriela de Faría. Get ready for an epic saga you won’t want to miss.
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Superman
Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.