There’s still very little known about James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman.” Shooting occurred between last February and July in locations such as Norway, Atlanta, and parts of Ohio. The cast is established. As well as the characters appearing in the film. But the story itself has been kept under wraps for some time.
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It’s understood that James Gunn took inspiration from several iconic Superman stories for his screenplay. Including Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s ‘All-Star Superman,’ Mark Waid’s and Alex Ross’ ‘Kingdom Come,’ and Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s ‘Superman For All Seasons.’ As well as Max Fleischer’s animated films from the 1940s. It might be worth checking out the above titles to better understand the direction of the upcoming movie and Gunn’s take on the character.
The lack of clear information about the movie’s plot should not be too concerning. Based on James Gunn’s previous superhero output (“Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy, ‘The Suicide Squad’), there’s a strong chance this newest adaptation—a film focused on the inherent goodness of Superman and his embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way—will be of high quality.
The movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., plus María Gabriela de Faría, Sara Sampaio, Terence Rosemore, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover, Christopher McDonald, and Alan Tudyk.
“Superman” is written and directed by James Gunn. Lars P. Winther and Chantal Nong Vo are executive producers, while Peter Safran is the lead producer.
The movie will explore Superman’s journey from Krypton to Smallville, Kansas. Here’s the official synopsis:
“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
Warner Brothers Pictures will release Superman in theaters nationwide on July 11, 2025. Watch the new trailer below.
