Everything to Know About the New Superman Movie From James Gunn
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A new Clark Kent is on the horizon. Here's what we know so far.
James Gunn recently announced that he is working on a new Superman movie and on Jan. 31, 2023, he announced the film will be titled Superman: Legacy and released in 2025.
Gunn recently took over the creative direction for DC's films and the new movie is likely going to be a reset for the popular comic-based cinematic universe. While very few details have been confirmed, here's what is known about the new movie.
It's important to note, however, that this Superman film is not the same as the upcoming Superman movie from J.J. Abrams and Ta-Nehisi Coates, which is separate from Gunn's work but as of this writing, still a go at Warner Bros. Coates' and Abrams' film will focus on a Black Superman.
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Is Henry Cavill returning as Superman?
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Henry Cavill confirmed that he will not be returning to play Superman. He first portrayed the hero in Man of Steel, and most recently returned to the role for a brief cameo in Black Adam. Cavill may cameo in the upcoming Flash and Aquaman movies, but moving forward, Warner Brothers is going to recast the role for future projects.
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Who are they replacing Henry Cavill with?
Warner Brothers has not announced who the new Superman actor is going to be. James Gunn hasn't revealed much about the project, only that it will focus on a younger Superman, but it won't be an origin movie.
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Will Superman get another movie?
James Gunn has confirmed that he is working on a new Superman movie. The film is still in early development and few details have been revealed. It will feature a younger Superman and won't be an origin movie.
Is Man of Steel 2 canceled?
As of now, Warner Brothers has no plans to produce a sequel to Man of Steel. James Gunn and Henry Cavill have both confirmed that the role of Superman will be recast in future projects.
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Who is the new Superman?
The new Superman has not been announced yet and likely hasn't even been cast. The details revealed so far are that the story focuses on a younger Superman.
What is the title of the new Superman movie?
The new Superman movie is called Superman: Legacy.
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When does the new Superman movie come out?
Superman: Legacy will hit theaters July 11, 2025.
Who will act as the new Superman?
Warner Brothers has not made any casting announcements for the new Superman movie. The only thing that is confirmed is that Henry Cavill will not return to the role.
Who turned down the role of Superman?
Over the decades, a surprisingly large number of actors have reportedly turned down the role of Superman, including Paul Walker, Josh Hartnett and Will Smith.
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What is the new Superman about?
James Gunn hasn't revealed any major plot details for the new Superman movie. The only things he has confirmed is that it won't be an origin movie but it will feature a younger Superman.
Peter Safran explained, however, “It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned.”
Is James Gunn directing the new Superman movie?
On March 15, 2023, Gunn announced that he was writing and directing Superman: Legacy.
"It has been a long road to this point. I was offered Superman years ago - I initially said no because I didn’t have a way in that felt unique and fun and emotional that gave Superman the dignity he deserved," he wrote on Facebook. "Then a bit less than a year ago I saw a way in, in many ways centering around Superman’s heritage - how both his aristocratic Kryptonian parents and his Kansas farmer parents inform who he is and the choices he makes. So I chose to finally take on writing the script. But I was hesitant to direct, despite the constant pestering by Peter Safran and others to commit (sorry, Peter)."
He added, "Just because I write something doesn’t mean I feel it in my bones, visually and emotionally, enough to spend over two years directing it, especially not something of this magnitude. But, the long and the short of it is, I love this script, and I’m incredibly excited as we begin this journey. #UpUpandAway."
Is there a trailer for the new Superman movie?
The new Superman: Legacy is still in very early pre-production, so no footage has been shot and therefore, there is no trailer. Warner Brothers likely won't start promoting the film until a few months before its release date, which hasn't been announced yet.
