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James Gunn Releases 'Superman' Trailer Featuring David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and Krypto; Film Out July 11, 2025

Dec 19, 2024, 01:58 PM

James Gunn has released the first teaser trailer for his upcoming film titled 'Superman', scheduled for release on July 11, 2025. The trailer provides the first look at David Corenswet as a bruised and bloody Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with the Luthorcorp building revealed. It also introduces characters such as Hawkgirl (played by Isabela Merced), Green Lantern Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Wendell Pierce as Perry White, and Krypto the Superdog, who plays a significant role in the trailer. Gunn has indicated that the film will start in the midst of the action, with Superman already existing and known to the world. He cites 'All-Star Superman' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' as inspirations, particularly for capturing Superman's flight scenes using drones. The film is intended to stand on its own rather than setting up future DC projects, with Gunn stating, "If something's there just to set up something else, f--- it." The trailer, which was released on December 19, 2024, features the iconic John Williams Superman theme, and Gunn hopes the film will bring hope and unity to audiences, emphasizing that "this movie, at the end of the day, is not about power."