James Gunn Announces 'Superman: Legacy' Title Change on First Day of Filming

James Gunn recently took to Instagram to reveal that February 29, 2023 marked the first day of filming the new Superman film. Originally known as Superman: Legacy, the director announced that he has changed the title of the film, the first day on set.

Gunn wrote in a caption in a photo posted to Instagram featuring a close-up shot of his version of the Superman costume stating, "Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday.Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday." He added, "When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN. Making our way to you July 2025."

He appears to take a simpler route for the title, calling it simply, Superman. The film is set to kick off the reboot of the DC Universe helmed by Gunn and Peter Safran. David Corenswet has been cast as the eponymous superheroand Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult is slated to play Superman's infamosu villain Lux Luthor alongside Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Nathan Fillon (Guy Gardner), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl) and more.

Superman arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.