Superman

Summary

David Corenswet’sSupermanpays court to one of the most beloved DC Comics view of all time through newDC Universeart . DC Studios is meddlesome getting severalChapter 1 , " divinity and Monsters , " pic and telly showsoff the ground as they get quick to launch the new DC Universe . The first flick to occur out of the franchise will be 2025’sSuperman , boast Corenswet as the next live - action at law take on Krypton ’s last Word .

AsSupermanis currently in production , Gunn has revealed only one photo of Corenswet in the Superman suit , which received sundry responses . While the DC Universe audience hold to see more of the costume , Dimitrius Paranhossharedartwork of Corenswet ’s Superman doing a legendary mannerism from the comic canonwherein the hero tears his shirt to reveal the superhero suit beneath it .

The Superman shirt - split artwork with Corenswet is meant to serve as an homage to one of Alex Ross ’s most famous DC Comics works with the Man of Steel . Whether or not DC Studios will do anySupermanmovie marketing like this that bring to lifetime popular DC art to live - action remains to be seen .

Superman 2025 poster

What DC Comics James Gunn Is Using To Inspire His Superman Movie

One of the most famous DC Comics storylines that is a major driving seed forGunn’sSupermanmovieisAll - Star Superman , by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely . However , Gunn has made it clear that hisSupermanfilm will not be serving as a unmediated version of the critically acclaimed plot line . When expose the initial slating for Chapter 1 , " Gods and Monsters , " and some of the comics that they are looking at , Gunnsaid,“That does n’t mean we ’re adapting all these comics , but that the feel , the look , or the pure tone of them are touchstones for our squad . "

Without having gone into too much detail about it , Gunn has loosen that Bible likeKingdom do , andSuperman For All Seasonare also inspire the larger spirit of the film . InKingdom Come’scase , the version of the S - shield onCorenswet ’s Superman costumeis directly from the iconic Mark Waid and Alex Ross storyline . PreviousSuperman - write work likeWhatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow , Giant Superman Annual , and various issues ofAction Comicshave been revealed as additional source of inspiration for the DC Universe film .

It will decidedly be interesting to see if Gunn’sSupermanmovie will have any specific nods to the comic strip that he has mentioned . Based on James Gunn ’s prior statements , it would n’t be lurid if there were possibly at least a few panel that are bring to biography from Thomas Nelson Page to concealment . Hopefully , asSupermanfinishes production this summer , it wo n’t be too long until the world gets the first trailer for the plastic film .

Henry Cavill’s Superman and David Corenswet’s Superman putting on his boots in first look image of the DC Universe reboot

Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.

Cast

Elvis : This pic follow Clark Kent , a cub reporter in Metropolis , as he pilot the complexness of his three-fold personal identity , struggle to conciliate his Kryptonian heritage with his human rearing while embracing his role as Superman .

Upcoming DC Movies

Release Date

Headshot Of David Corenswet In The 47th Toronto International Film Festival: <code>Pearl</code>

jokester : Folie à Deux

October 4 , 2024

July 11 , 2025

Headshot Of Rachel Brosnahan

Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow

June 26 , 2026

The Batman - Part II

Headshot Of Nicholas Hoult

October 2 , 2026

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Headshot Of Edi Gathegi

Superman

DC Extended Universe