Superman: Legacy

For other uses of Superman, see Superman (Disambiguation).

Superman: Legacy is a 2025 film based on the DC Comics character, Superman, and the first film in the DC Universe. It is scheduled to premiere on July 11, 2025 and will serve as a part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.^[3]

Synopsis[edit source]

SUPERMAN: LEGACY — Directed and written by James Gunn, the film will hit theaters on July 11, 2025, and focus on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.^[4]

Appearances[edit source]

Characters[edit source]

Protagonists[edit source]

Antagonists[edit source]

Lex Luthor^[6]

Other Characters[edit source]

Teams and Organizations[edit source]

Daily Planet^[5]
House of El (symbol)^[3]

Species[edit source]

Objects and Concepts[edit source]

Superman Suit^[3]

Locations[edit source]

Earth-1^[3]
- Earth^[5]
  - North America^[5]
    - United States of America^[5]
      - Metropolis^[5]

Gallery[edit source]

Promotional Images[edit source]

Promotional Image

References[edit source]

Films
Batman: Classic TV Series
Batman: The Movie • Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders • Batman vs. Two-Face
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet • Fury of the Dragon
Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology
Superman: The Movie • Superman II • Superman III • Supergirl • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace • Superman Returns
Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology
Batman • Batman Returns • Batman Forever • Batman & Robin • Catwoman
The Flash
The Flash • The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster • The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
DC Extended Universe
Man of Steel • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice • Suicide Squad • Wonder Woman • Justice League • Aquaman • Shazam! • Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) • Wonder Woman 1984 • Zack Snyder's Justice League • The Suicide Squad • Black Adam • Shazam! Fury of the Gods • The Flash • Blue Beetle • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Arrowverse
Vixen: The Movie • Freedom Fighters: The Ray
DC Universe - Chapter One: Gods and Monsters
Superman: Legacy • The Authority • The Brave and the Bold • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow • Swamp Thing
Others
The New Original Wonder Woman • Green Lantern • Joker • The Batman • Joker: Folie à Deux • The Batman - Part II

[Deadline-1] "James Gunn To Direct His Script 'Superman: Legacy'; Pic Will Blast Off New DC Multiverse 'Chapter One, Gods & Monsters'"

[Film_Confirmation-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 James Gunn on Twitter: "Peter & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn't be more over-the-moon about; we'll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year."

[DCU_Slate_Announcement-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 ^3.4 ^3.5 ^3.6 James Gunn on Twitter: "Here are just a few of our plans. Up, up, and away! #DCStudios #DCU @DCComics"

[4] DC on Twitter: "SUPERMAN: LEGACY — Written by James Gunn, the film will hit theaters on July 11, 2025 and focus on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing: bit.ly/3RmlKVZ #DCStudios

[Variety-5] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 ^5.3 ^5.4 ^5.5 ^5.6 'James Gunn Writing New 'Superman' Film; Henry Cavill Will Not Return, but Eyed to Play Different DC Character'

[The_Hollywood_Reporter-6] "Searching for Superman: Inside the Quest to Cast DC's New Top Hero (Exclusive)"

[Jimmy_Confirmation-7] James Gunn on Twitter; "ofc"

[Toronto_Sun-8] 8.0 ^8.1 "Chris Pratt and James Gunn talk 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3', Marvel's first F-bomb and that awful screen-test"

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