Superman trailer release: David Corenswet's outing as DC superhero draws mixed reactions
AP James Gunn is gearing for another superhero-themed summer blockbuster with his upcoming movie, Superman. The new trailer for the David Corenswet-starrer was released on Wednesday, May 14, giving fans a glimpse into Gunn's new DC Universe.
The Superman trailer promises to take DC Comics' iconic Superman and create a gripping storyline around the character. The movie also marks the first entry into a cinematic franchise that is separate from the previous DC Extended Universe, where Henry Cavill played Superman.
The trailer begins with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) interviewing Clark Kent/Superman (David Corenswet) about his actions. The twist comes when it is revealed that people are angry with Superman for stopping a war. The trailer proceeds to show an argument between Lane and Superman, with him defending his actions to illegally enter a country, without permission from the US government, to stop a conflict.While Lois Lane tells him to consider what the consequences of his actions could lead to, Superman shouts at her, visibly frustrated. The trailer also shows a civilian helping Superman get up when he falls down. The Superman trailer proceeds to show glimpses of the superhero's pet dog, Krypto fighting off enemies in the Fortress of Solitude. There's also a poignant moment between Clark Kent and his father as well. 'Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are,' Pa Kent says.
Nicholas Hoult exudes menace as the antagonist Lex Luthor. The movie promises an epic showdown between him and Superman.
The trailer drew mixed reactions. Some were impressed by Corenswet's acting. 'How he changed his voice from Clark Kent to Superman during the interview.... that's awesome…' a comment read.'The more I see of this movie, the more I get excited for it. I was sad to see Gunn leave Marvel, but I'm happy to see the amazing things he's doing with DC,' another remarked.''I wasn't representing anyone but Me and doing good' is the most Superman thing to say,' a comment read.'I love that 90's comic book nostalgic feel of Superman himself laying down in a bed in a room that's like that of a teenage superhero fans room. James Gunn & his team have the entire aesthetics to this movie on point,' a user stated.Not everyone was wowed by the film. One fan noted, ' 'There's something about this new superman that just doesn't sit right with me. It's way too colorful. It almost looks like a cartoon tbh… There's no seriousness to it. Bring dc's classic darker shade movies.''I don't know how they're going to fit this many characters into one movie and I'm a bit worried about it. But the way this Superman is portrayed... his heart is in the right place, and it gives me so much hope,' another claimed.The movie is set to release on July 11. A sneak peek of Superman was shown at the CinemaCon 2025 in April. The clip shows an injured Superman being dragged away by Krypto to the Fortress of Solitude.
Superman also stars Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, Edi Gathegi, Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, Sara Sampaio, Wendell Pierce, María Gabriela de Faría, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell and Alan Tudyk.
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