The DC movie universe will return to their roots by bringing the Man of Steel back to the big screen in Superman.
The movie — originally titled Superman: Legacy — was announced in January 2023, just one month after Henry Cavill shared that he would no longer be portraying the beloved superhero.
“I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone,” he wrote via Instagram in December 2022. “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.”
Cavill made his first appearance as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel and went on to appear in 2016’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2017’s Justice League (and the Zack Snyder cut released in 2021) before making a final cameo as Clark Kent in 2022’s Black Adam.
Meet the new Superman. David Corenswet has been cast as Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy. Director James Gunn confirmed reports that Corenswet had been cast opposite Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane on Tuesday, June 27. “Accurate! (They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people),” Gunn tweeted at the time. The actor replaces […]
In June 2023, it was announced that David Corenswet would be taking over the role as the superhero with Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane. Filming on the project began in early 2024 and was finished that summer.
Keep scrolling for everything we know about Superman so far:
When Is ‘Superman’ Going to Be Released?
Director and writer Gunn announced in January 2023 that the new movie is set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
“This is being written by me, I’m in the middle of it and I’m having a great day doing it,” Gunn said in a YouTube video posted by DC at the time.
Who Is In the ‘Superman’ Cast?
Corenswet will replace Cavill as Superman while Brosnahan will replace Amy Adams as Lois Lane. “I have big shoes to fill,” Brosnahan exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2024. “But this Superman is being made with a lot of love and everybody is excited about the responsibility of carrying on this iconic tradition and being a part of this canon. And so, I look to those who came before, I’m in awe of them and so I’m excited to be able to take the torch.”
Other cast members include Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord.
Alan Tudyk was also announced to be joining the cast in an undisclosed role.
What Is the Plot of the 2025 ‘Superman’ Movie?
While not much has been revealed about the plot of the 2025 film, the cochair of DC Studios Safran told The Hollywood Reporter in January 2023 that Superman will not be an “origin story.”
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“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,” Safran explained to the outlet at the time. “He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks that kindness is old-fashioned.”
Although Corenswet is younger than Cavill, Gunn clarified that he isn’t looking to make a “young Superman” film. “I was never making a ‘young Superman’ movie, just a Superman movie!” he wrote via Threads in August 2023.
What Is the ‘Superman’ Script Like?
Brosnahan attended the 2024 SAG Awards in February, giving Variety the first teaser of the Superman script.
“It was pretty amazing,” Brosnahan, who was nominated at the ceremony for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, said of the first table read. “Some of us met for the first time. Some of us got to see each other again. It was amazing to hear the script out loud.”
She added: “As with all of these films, there’s a lot of action sequences and things. So to hear the pacing of the film and to get to hear these characters occupied by the actors who play them is really fun. It’s also a great group. You can’t ask for more than that when doing something like this.”
What Happened to the Movie’s Title?
Originally, the film was set to be called Superman: Legacy. However, when Gunn announced in February 2024 that production on the film had officially started, he had a major update about the movie’s title.
“Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be — coincidentally and unplanned — Superman’s birthday,” he announced via Instagram at the time. “When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN. Making our way to you July 2025.”
What Does David Corenswet Look Like as Superman?
Gunn shared the first look at the new star all suited up in May 2024. Clark Kent looks anguished as he adjusts his boots and dons a suit that has clearly been worn in battle. Meanwhile, a giant ball of pink and blue light in the background makes it clear that Metropolis is in danger.
Has a Trailer for ‘Superman’ Been Released?
DC fans rejoiced after seeing the first official Superman teaser in December 2024. The trailer, set to an electric guitar version of John Williams’ famous Superman “Main Theme,” the preview gave glimpses of the titular hero in several jaw-dropping fight scenes and in his life working with Lois at The Daily Planet.
In addition to seeing several characters in costume, fans also got a full look at Superman’s adorable pup, Krypto. “Take me home,” he instructs the super-powered pet in the teaser, holding out his cape for Krypto to grab onto.
Though the trailer didn’t offer many plot details, it appears the people of Metropolis aren’t the biggest fans of the caped hero. In one shot, a man throws a can at Superman’s head as he walks into a Stagg Industries building, where he is subsequently joined by Guy Gardner (a.k.a. Green Lantern), Hawkgirl and Mister Terrific.
