- For other uses of Superman, see Superman (Disambiguation).
Superman[4] 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]
The film stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, María Gabriela de Faría, Sara Sampaio, Skyler Gisondo, Nicholas Hoult, Terence Rosemore, Wendell Pierce, Pruitt Taylor Vince. Neva Howell, Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover, and Christopher McDonald, and is both directed and written by James Gunn.
Synopsis[edit | hide | hide all]
Superman tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.[5]
Appearances[edit | hide]
Characters[edit | hide]
Protagonists[edit | hide]
Antagonists[edit | hide]
Other Characters[edit | hide]
- Daily Planet
- Erin Morrell (name seen)
- Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)[6]
- Krypto[8]
- LordTech
- Maxwell Lord[9] (mentioned)
- P. Randall Jeffries (name seen)
- Paul De Vries (name seen)
- Metamorpho (Rex Mason)[10]
Teams and Organizations[edit | hide]
- Authority[11]
- Big Belly Burger
- Chocos (name seen)
- Daily Planet
- First Metropolitan Bank (name seen)
- Green Lantern Corps
- House of El (symbol)
- LordTech
- LuthorCorp
- Metropolis Eagle (newspaper)
- MTA (pictured)
- Quitely & Sons Electronics
- Samsung (logo)
- Stagg Industries
- The Steel Works (name seen)
Events[edit | hide]
- Industrial Revolution (name seen)
- Hob's Bay Riots (name seen)
Species[edit | hide]
- Dogs[8]
- Humans
- Kryptonians
- Squirrels
- Thanagarian-Human Hybrids
Objects and Concepts[edit | hide]
- Green Lantern Power Ring
- Hawkgirl Suit
- Mister Terrific Suit
- Superman Suit
- T-Spheres[12]
- Ultraman Suit
Locations[edit | hide]
- Earth-1[3]
- Earth
- Netherlands (name seen)
- North America
- United States of America
- Kansas[5]
- Metropolis
- Big Belly Burger
- Daily Planet Building
- Downtown Metropolis (name seen)
- First Metropolitan Bank (name seen)
- Hob's Bay (name seen)
- Lee Drive
- Loeb Drive
- Metropolis City Hall
- Morrison Avenue
- Queensland Park (name seen)
- Quitely & Sons Electronics
- Stagg Industries Headquarters
- The Steel Works (name seen)
- Waid Street
- United States of America
- Krypton[3]
- Earth
Notes[edit | hide]
- The film was previously titled "Superman: Legacy".[4]
- The film takes place after a Thursday, on May 20.
Gallery[edit | hide]
Promotional Images[edit | hide]
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Promotional Image
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"Only in Theaters"
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First look at new House of El Symbol
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First look at David Corenswet as Superman
References[edit | hide]
- ↑ "James Gunn To Direct His Script 'Superman: Legacy'; Pic Will Blast Off New DC Multiverse 'Chapter One, Gods & Monsters'"
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 James Gunn on Twitter: "Here are just a few of our plans. Up, up, and away! #DCStudios #DCU @DCComics"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 'Superman: Legacy' Gets Title Change
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 James Gunn to Direct 'Superman: Legacy'
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "James Gunn Finds His Supergirl in 'House of the Dragon' Star Milly Alcock | Exclusive"
- ↑ James Gunn on Instagram: "After the table read with the #Superman cast. Eve, Mr. Terrific, Superman/Clark, Otis, Lex, producer Peter Safran, Jimmy, Metamorpho, Lois, Hawkgirl, me, Guy, The Engineer all together for the first time! What a wonderful day."
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Superman: Legacy Director James Gunn and Chris Pratt Just Teased Krypto's Live-Action Debut
- ↑ "Sean Gunn To Play Villain Maxwell Lord In James Gunn & Peter Safran's DC Universe – The Dish"
- ↑ 'Superman: Legacy' Nabs 'Barry' Star Anthony Carrigan as DC Hero Metamorpho (Exclusive)
- ↑ Heat Vision Newsletter - June 9, 2023
- ↑ Superman: Legacy Cast Adds Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi and Nathan Fillion: EXCLUSIVE