Superman: release date, trailer, story, casting… Everything you need to know about James Gunn’s film

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The logo of the film Superman (2025).

First DC Universe film imagined by James Gunn and Peter Safran for DC Studios, Superman arrives in theaters in July 2025. This is therefore the opportunity to introduce a new actor into the boots of Kal-El/Clark Kent, and to launch him into new thrilling adventures.

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With this feature film, James Gunn promises fans Superman a story that talks about the difficulty of being a hero in a world that doesn't make it easy for them. Release date, story, casting, images… Here's everything you need to know about this Superman.

Superman is released in theaters on July 9, 2025.

Superman is released in theaters on July 9, 2025.

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The story of the film

This Superman inspired by comics All-Star Supermanpublished between 2005 and 2008. The feature film will therefore not return to the origins of the Kryptonian hero and will plunge spectators directly into the heart of his story, according to James Gunn.

In this version, “Superman already exists. Lois and Clark already know each other. Lex Luthor hates Superman from the start, even though they don't know each other personally. We start in the middle of the action and the film takes place over a short period of time,” said the director-writer.

David Corenswet in James Gunn's Superman.

David Corenswet in the Superman by James Gunn.

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He also indicated that Lois already knows the identity of Superman in this feature film whose tone will not be as comedic as other superhero films that Gunn has previously directed, such as Suicide Squad or the trilogy of Guardians of the Galaxy :

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“There is humor in the film but the tone is more anchored in reality, even if we are talking about a very fantastic world. The film is inspired by things like Game of Thrones to present a universe where super -heroes really exist.”

Superman and Crypto.

Superman and Krypto in James Gunn's film.

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Who is in charge of Superman ?

James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Peacemaker) signs the screenplay for this new film which he also directs.

He said he was inspired by Top Gun: Maverick to film the scenes of Superman taking place in the air, using flying drones around David Corenswet, who lends his features to the Man of Steel, and other actors in order to make the film's action scenes as thrilling as possible.

Superman: a promising first trailer for James Gunn's film

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John Murphy (Kick-Ass, 28 days later, Suicide Squad) composes the music for the film, and this refers to the iconic soundtrack of the film Superman (1978) by Richard Donner written by John Williams.

This Superman is produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran for DC Studios, and distributed by Warner Bros.

What release date for Superman ?

The filming took place from February 29 to July 30, 2023, between Norway and the USA. This new version of Superman is expected in French cinemas on July 9, 2025, and two days later in the United States.

Superman: a promising first trailer for James Gunn's film

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Who is in the cast of the film?

As mentioned previously, David Corenswet (Pearl) plays Superman/Clark Kent in James Gunn's film.

He plays opposite Rachel Brosnahan (The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel) and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road) who lend their features to two other iconic characters from DC comics: Lois Lane and Lex Luthor.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

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The distribution is made up of:

  • David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman
  • Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
  • Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
  • Edi Gathegi: Mister Terrific
  • Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern
  • Wendell Pierce as Perry White
  • Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen
  • Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher
  • María Gabriela de Faría: The Engineer
  • Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
  • Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho
  • Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
  • Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant
  • Beck Bennet as Steve Lombard
  • Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe
  • Neva Howell as Martha Kent
  • Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent

Images from the film

  • The first trailer for Superman :
  • The animated poster for the feature film:
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