Arguably the most eagerly awaited movie of 2025 is James Gunn’s Superman. This film, more than any other in the fledgling DCU, carries the monumental task of defining the style, tone, and ethos of the newly revamped DC Studios universe. If the first teaser trailer is any indication, the future looks incredibly promising. Check out trailer below
This version of Superman radiates heart, warmth, hope, and kindness, all while delivering the action-packed superhero spectacle and intricate world-building fans expect. The trailer’s soundtrack even features a stunning, guitar-shredding rendition of John Williams’ iconic 1978 Superman theme, adding a fresh yet nostalgic touch to the footage. It all feels, in a word, super.
From the opening moments of a battered Superman (played by David Corenswet) crash-landing in the Arctic and calling for Krypto to take him home, it’s clear we’re witnessing a new kind of Kal-El. This Superman leans on his friends—even the four-legged ones—and takes immense risks to protect others, often at great personal cost.
In stark contrast to recent portrayals of Superman as an all-powerful and weary deity, this version shows us a hero who prioritizes shielding innocents from harm. This is driven home when the trailer depicts Superman rescuing a young girl from falling debris caused by a massive monster rampaging through Metropolis.
We also catch our first glimpses of other super-powered characters joining the story. Nathan Fillion appears as Guy Gardner, rocking a hilariously questionable hairstyle. Edi Gathegi debuts as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl—all given brief but memorable moments.
On the villainous side, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor commands attention with his sinister presence and signature baldness, set against the towering Luthorcorp skyline. While rumors persist that Brainiac might be a hidden antagonist, possibly tied to the giant alien craft glimpsed in promo material, there’s no definitive sign of him—yet.
But amid all the dazzling DC Comics visuals and action, the most striking aspect of the teaser is Superman’s humanity. We see him embracing his adoptive father (Pruitt Taylor Vince) on the Kent farm, fumbling endearingly as the bespectacled Clark Kent at The Daily Planet, and sharing heartfelt moments with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan).
These relationships ground the film’s narrative, reminding us what makes Superman truly super: his unwavering connection to the people he loves and his relentless commitment to doing good.