Production on Superman, the highly anticipated reboot of the Man of Steel under James Gunn’s DC Universe, officially began one year ago in Svalbard, Norway. To mark the anniversary, Gunn shared a new behind-the-scenes photo from the film, offering fans a small glimpse at David Corenswet’s take on the iconic DC Comics hero.
The image doesn’t reveal much, as it’s only a shot of Superman’s boots standing in the snow, but it’s enough to give fans their best look yet at an element of the new suit. Gunn’s post serves as a reminder of how far the production has come, as the film wrapped principal photography late last year and is now in post-production ahead of its July 2025 release.
The first Superman trailer dominated online conversations as James Gunn and Peter Safran prepare to launch the DC Universe on the big screen. Following the release of the animated series Creature Commandos on Max, Superman is poised to set the tone for the reimagined cinematic universe in his first cinematic solo outing since 2013’s Man of Steel.
What to expect from James Gunn’s Superman movie
Corenswet steps into the role of Superman, taking over from Henry Cavill, who portrayed the character in Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe. Rachel Brosnahan joins him as Lois Lane, alongside a star-studded cast that includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. James Gunn, known for his distinct blend of humor and emotion in superhero projects like Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, writes and directs the film.
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 currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates as the DC Universe continues to unfold.
