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Superman Legacy (2025)

Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill's departure from the role, honoring the character's roots as "the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way."

Superman Legacy Comic Cover
Superman (2025)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Superhero

Release Date
July 11, 2025
Director
James Gunn
Cast
David Corenswet , Rachel Brosnahan , María Gabriela De Faría
Writers
James Gunn
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Franchise(s)
DCU

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