Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the new Superman trailer! The teaser for James Gunn’s first big-screen project since taking over as co-head honcho at DC Studios is finally here, and boy, is it packed. It sees Twisters and Pearl star David Corenswet step into the iconic blue suit and red cape, alongside The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, ushering in a new era of comic-book movies from Marvel’s biggest rival. Watch the trailer below.
The trailer comes with all the colour, spectacle and goofiness you’d expect from a James Gunn joint – though it starts with something altogether more atmospheric as Kal-El crashes into a snowy planet, bloody and beaten, before being saved by super-pet and very good dog Krypto. From there, we get a look at Lois Lane, the Daily Planet newspaper (and Superman's glasses-wearing alter-ego, Clark Kent), Nicholas Hoult as a very bald-headed, dastardly-looking Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion as the Guy Gardner version of Green Lantern, Alien: Romulus’ Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Ed Gathegi’s Mr Terrific, and at least one enormous monster.
There’s also footage from the scene containing that first shot Gunn revealed of Corenswet in the costume, putting on his shoes, and an electrified new version of John Williams’ score. Gunn himself is on writing and directing duty, and other cast members include Booksmart's Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord. Here’s hoping this new iteration of the heat-visioned hero brings the DCU truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
Superman is in cinemas from 11 July 2025.