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The first teaser trailer for Superman, directed by James Gunn, has been released online, featuring a new look at the Man of Steel's upcoming big-screen adventure. The trailer begins with the superhero (David Corenswet) crashing into the snow as he is bleeding and calls Krypto the Superdog for help as he asks him to take him home. From here, the trailer features a rock version of John Williams' iconic theme for the character.
Superman's first trailer also gives fans new looks at Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). While not much about the plot is revealed, it features the Man of Steel fighting a big kaiju monster. New looks of Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific are also revealed.
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There are also glimpses of the titular DC superhero fighting a mysterious figure dressed in all black, but as of now, it's unclear who the character is. Pruitt Taylor Vince's Jonathan Kent also makes an appearance.
What is Superman about?
The plot details of the upcoming Superman film directed by James Gunn are sparse, but it is told to be a hopeful and exciting new take on the character that will focus on what it means to be a hero. The official synopsis for the film reads (via The Direct):
"'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."
Fans can check out the film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, and more when it releases in theatres on July 11, 2025.
Superman will be a part of the brand-new DC Universe
Superman will be the first film to come out of the brand-new DC Universe, which just started with Creature Commandos earlier this month. The film is directed and written by James Gunn and it will be fully launching a brand-new cinematic universe that will be spread across television, video games, and films of course.
This new cinematic universe will also be headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, who are the co-president of DC Studios. There are also other projects in development at the studio.
A film based on Supergirl, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, is set to begin shooting soon. It will star House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock in the lead. A television show based on the Green Lantern corps, Lanterns, is also set to start filming soon. Kyle Chandler will star in the show as Hal Jordan, while Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart.
Currently, a Batman and Robin film, The Brave and the Bold, is in development too. It will be directed by Andy Muschietti. An animated film based on the origins of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, Dynamic Duo, is set to go into production soon. Movies based on characters like Clayface and Swamp Thing are being developed as well.
Stay tuned for further updates on the new DC Universe.
