The first trailer for Superman, director James Gunn’s film adaptation of the classic DC Comics superhero, has finally been released. The tagline reads: “Please look up.”
Large cast:
Directed by Gunn and producer Peter Safran, the first major release in the studio’s newly created DC Universe stars David Corenswet (Twisters, Pearl) as Superman/Clark Kent. Appears in. He is a hero driven by compassion and belief in the inherent goodness of human beings. Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) plays Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult (Nosferatu) plays the role of classic DC villain Lex Luthor.
The ensemble cast includes Eddie Gathegi (Long Breath) as superhero inventor Mister Terrific; Anthony Carrigan plays Metamorpho, an archaeologist turned hero with the power to change the elements. Nathan Fillion plays Guy Gardner, a bold and aggressive Green Lantern. Isabella Merced plays the winged warrior Hawkgirl, Skyler Gisondo plays Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, and Sara Sampaio plays Lex Luthor’s assistant Eve Teschmacher. Maria Gabriela de Faria plays nano-enhanced hero Angela Spica, aka “The Engineer,” and Wendell Pierce plays Perry White, editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet. Pruitt Taylor Vince and Nevaeh Howell play Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark Kent’s adoptive parents. Additionally, there is strong speculation that the movie will feature Supergirl, played by House of the Dragon Aussie star Millie Alcock.
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Record-breaking trailer views:
The film’s director and screenwriter, James Gunn, celebrated the trailer’s record success, declaring it the most-watched trailer in DC and Warner Bros. history. Sharing the milestone on X (formerly Twitter), Gunn wrote: “Krypto really brought us home. With over 250 million views and 1 million social posts, Superman is officially the most watched in the history of both DCs.” , the most talked about trailer,” and Warner Bros. This is all thanks to you all. thank you! We are extremely grateful, and most importantly, excited to share this film with you in July. Happy Holidays! ”
Crypto really took us home. With over 250 million views and 1 million social posts, Superman is officially the most watched and most talked about trailer in DC and Warner Bros. history. This is all thanks to you all. thank you. ! We are very grateful and… pic.twitter.com/Ry3aGA88Zl
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 20, 2024
Gunn talks about Superman’s humanity and influence:
“You see a battered Superman at the beginning, and I think that’s our country,” Gunn said at a press conference announcing the trailer. The filmmaker explained that the film’s emotional core is “about kindness.” It was a movie about being good. “I believe in human goodness, and most people in this country, despite their ideological and political beliefs, are trying to survive as best they can, no matter what the world thinks.” I believe he is trying to be a good person, no matter what he is.” I think what the other side, or the other side, is and this movie is about that. ”
Director Gunn draws inspiration from a variety of sources, and Superman takes cues from All-Star Superman and elements of Silver Age comics, but it’s not just a retread of his past work. said.
“Obviously the original Donner movie was an influence on me, but there’s a lot of things in this film that aren’t. I’m just making Donner-type movies. It’s very different from that.” IGN quotes Gunn as saying in a round-table interview with reporters. “Zack (Snyder) did an amazing thing. So there are a lot of ways that he influenced me. There are a lot of ways that the DC animated world influenced me, but most of all the comic book work, most of all the All-Stars. Superman influenced me. Lex (Luthor) is really a magician in a way, with a Silver Age vibe and a sci-fi approach with gadgets.”
Gunn added: “So everything[influenced me]and it’s completely who we are.”
Superman release date:
Filming wrapped earlier this year, but director Gunn confirmed that additional pickup shots were recently completed to enhance the final cut. Fans can look forward to seeing The Last Son of Krypton in a new light when Superman hits theaters in Australia on July 10, 2025 and in the US on July 11 .
Superman’s first poster:
