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Movie Name: Superman
Directed by: James Gunn
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Running Time: 130 Minutes
Release Date: July 11, 2025
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Languages: English
Production House: DC Studios
Budget: $- million
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way in a world that views this as old-fashioned.
Superman: Movie Overview
Superman is an upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the eponymous character. Produced by DC Studios and to be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it will be the first film in the DC Universe (DCU) and a reboot of the Superman film series. The film is written and directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell. In the film, Superman’s journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his human family is explored.
Development on a sequel to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film Man of Steel (2013) began by October 2014, with Henry Cavill set to reprise his role as Superman. Plans changed after the troubled production of Justice League (2017) and the Man of Steel sequel was no longer moving forward by May 2020. Gunn began work on a new Superman film around August 2022. In October, he became co-CEO of DC Studios with producer Peter Safran and they began work on a new DC Universe. Gunn was revealed to be writing the film in December. The title Superman: Legacy was announced the next month, Gunn was confirmed to be directing in March 2023, and Corenswet and Brosnahan were cast that June. The subtitle was dropped by the end of February 2024, when filming began in Norway. Production primarily took place at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, with location filming around Georgia and Ohio. Filming wrapped in July. The film takes inspiration from the comic book All-Star Superman (2005–2008) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, among others.
Superman is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on July 11, 2025. It is set to be the first film of the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
Superman is scheduled to be released theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally on July 9, 2025, and in the United States on July 11, 2025, in IMAX. It will be the first film in the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
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Movie Review:
Superman is enjoyable, even epic but never intense
Story:
Clark Kent (David Corenswet) has been leading the dual life of a journalist and Superman for the past three years. To save the world, he is forced to confront Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), a tech genius and xenophobe, whose sole intention is to destroy Superman because the world must bow down to intellect over physical prowess.
Review:
Over the years, the superhero universe has become increasingly grim, and you can almost sense James Gunn’s annoyance with this trajectory. He gets Superman’s classic red trunks back for a reason – a reset. His hero radiates optimism, which explains why the caped saviour never gives up, even though he spends most of the movie getting beaten to a pulp. Gunn’s Superman is younger—aware of his power but still discovering his purpose. He turns a new page by stripping the character of its modern trappings and reuniting it with its roots — the comics. Though an alien from Krypton, Superman is a righteous superhero, an ultimate saviour, who must bear the weight of humanity’s survival.
When Gunn, also the head of DC Studios, said he didn’t want his Superman to wear a suit that looks like a ‘wet T-shirt with a bunch of fake muscles’, (referring to Zack Snyder’s Superman featuring Henry Cavill), it wasn’t just to ignite a debate. His aversion to its dark and edgy adaptation was evident. He was clear about taking the character back to its original form. Does this transition work? The outcome is refreshingly positive and enjoyable but also one-dimensional. It meanders on the edge of something greater but falls short of its peak.
At 2 hours, 10 minutes, a relatively short duration for a film that brings Superman’s legacy to a newer audience, Gunn keeps things light and easy, mostly humorous. Since this is not an origin story (a risky move), he gives the film a day in the life of Superman treatment over pitching it as en epic clash of opposing moral sensibilities. Krypto the Superdog is a welcome inclusion. The Justice Gang led by Green Cantern (Nathan Fillion) lends the film some of its funniest moments. The director taking a dig at paid social media trolls that diss Superman and call him, ‘Supershit’, is clever, too. You wish there were more scenes between David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan (Superman’s love interest and journalist Lois Lane) because their push and pull dynamic and chemistry is off the charts. There is also an anti-war narrative which is deeply relevant.
In a world that’s already ravaged by unrest, Gunn wants his film to radiate hope. However, his persistent need to keep things playful and lighthearted, makes the tonality oscillate bewteen childish and compassionate. The abrupt editing leads to the story being rushed, not allowing you to emotionally invest in the characters or their actions enough. The tone of the film feels ambiguous as well. The entertainment and clean humour take precedence over conflict be it emotional or political. You wish the confrontation between Louis Lane and Clark Kent or Superman and Lex Luthor wasn’t cut short to focus on action scenes. While witnessing the action in Imax is spectacular, and turns out to be the film’s key asset, the emotional turmoil needed steady exposure. The fleeting glimpses of tension keep you engaged but barely scratch the surface.
Superman trusts everyone and believes no one is capable of being evil. Luthor sees him as a patronizing prick, and you don’t blame him. David Corenswet portrays this idealism that borders on naivete perfectly. He plays a grounded, beatable hero who’s still figuring out his goal in life. Comparison with Cavill is uncalled for because hypothetically speaking, if Zack Snyder’s Man of steel was 40, James Gunn’s Superman is in his mid-20’s and Corenswet exudes the raw nobility and cocky exuberance of youth well. He shuttles well between a flirtatious and passionate Kent, and a sincere Superman. The character risks being vanilla but his modest presence and striking good looks keep your apprehensions away.
Nicholas Hoult, who has time and again proved his acting might (The Menu, Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men), makes for a terrific Lex Luthor. His simmering rage and story deserved more time. Rachel Brosnahan is gorgeous and spirited as a newspaper journalist, who never shies away from asking the tough questions, even to her boyfriend.
Action scenes are outstanding, especially the immersive flying visuals that keep you on the edge. The slowmo scene where Superman glides to shield a girl from an attack is a masterpiece and one of the best in the genre. The detailing in special effects and sound is brilliant.
Superman is entertaining, enjoyable, even epic but never intense. James Gunn’s non-origin story soars high visually but stays limited emotionally. The director’s unyielding need to go traditional comes at a cost. It is still a tremendous cinematic experience that deserves to be watched in IMAX.
