Superman (2025), signaling the start of the newly rebooted DC Universe (DCU), was written along with directed by James Gunn. In the film David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman. He faces Ultraman, his dark duplicate, also Lex Luthor’s plots in an exciting mix of big action with feeling deep.
Overview of Superman (2025)
| Title | Superman (2025) |
| Director | James Gunn |
| Writer(s) | James Gunn |
| Cast Highlights | Corenswet, Brosnahan, Hoult, et al. |
| Budget | $225 million |
| Box Office | ~$217 million |
| Franchise | First film in DCU’s “Gods & Monsters” |
Plot of Superman (2025)
After he defends Jarhanpur, Superman is attacked by the enigmatic “Hammer of Boravia”. This foe reveals himself to be Ultraman, a rogue clone controlled by Lex Luthor, who then steals Superman’s Kryptonian message in order to sway public opinion. Superman escapes a pocket dimension thanks to the Justice Gang, then quashes Luthor’s reactor black hole threat, and restores his reputation.
Cast Spotlight of Superman (2025)
- David Corenswet — Clark Kent / Superman
- Rachel Brosnahan — Lois Lane
- Nicholas Hoult — Lex Luthor
- Edi Gathegi — Michael Holt / Mister Terrific
- Anthony Carrigan — Rex Mason / Metamorpho
- Nathan Fillion — Guy Gardner / Green Lantern
- Isabela Merced — Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl
- Sara Sampaio — Eve Teschmacher
- Wendell Pierce — Perry White
- Chris Reeve (cameo) — Will Reeve as news reporter
Production of Superman (2025)
James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-CEOs of DC Studios in October 2022, launching Chapter One: Gods & Monsters. Gunn wrote and directed, drawing inspiration from comics like All‑Star Superman. Corenswet was cast as the new Superman in mid-2023, with the subtitle Legacy dropped in early 2024.
Filming of Superman (2025)
On Superman’s comic birthday, being February 29 in 2024, principal photography began. Important locations are the Fortress scenes filmed in Svalbard, Norway; studio work in Atlanta at Trilith Studios; and several on-location shoots in Georgia and Ohio, like Cleveland and Cincinnati. Filming wrapped in July 2024.
Music of Superman (2025)
John Murphy composed the score, blending John Williams’s iconic Superman March and fresh thematic elements. David Fleming co-composed. A standout track features Lou Lou (Peter Safran’s daughter) with Foxy Shazam, penned by Gunn and Eric Nally.
Release of Superman (2025)
Superman premiered July 7, 2025, at TCL Chinese Theatre. It opened theatrically worldwide in IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, and 4DX settings starting July 11, 2025, under Warner Bros.
Reception of Superman (2025)
Despite a $225 million budget, Superman has earned around $217 million globally. The film is seen as a successful launch of DCU’s new era.
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