DC Studios co-head James Gunn commemorated Superman Day with a social media post honoring the character’s creation in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. His caption highlighted Superman’s enduring appeal as a symbol of hope and integrity, praising his character and determination to do right.
The social media update included a behind-the-scenes photo from the set of the new Superman movie, featuring James Gunn alongside stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, who are portraying the Man of Steel and Lois Lane, respectively. The image captures the trio reading comic books, highlighting their engagement with the source material.
Since Superman kicked off its production in February, James Gunn has been actively sharing updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses with fans via social media. On February 29, Gunn celebrated the start of filming with a post that not only confirmed the beginning of production but also unveiled the final title of the film, explicitly stating that “Legacy” would no longer serve as its subtitle.
What to expect from James Gunn’s Superman movie
Superman is a much-anticipated project, given that Clark Kent has been an integral part of the DC Universe for over 80 years, with various iterations and adaptations across different media. The movie promises to explore the character’s origins and his struggles to balance his dual identities as Clark and Superman while fighting off villains and saving the world.
Superman is being written and directed by James Gunn. The movie boasts a star-studded cast that includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as the Guy Gardner version of Green Lantern, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and many others.
Superman is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the DC Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
