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Geek Tyrant
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Reveals First Official Look at Epic DCU Metahuman Mural in SUPERMAN — GeekTyrant
James Gunn just dropped something pretty awesome for DC fans, our first official look at the massive mural inside the Hall of Justice from his upcoming film Superman . This mural tells the story of metahumans in the DCU and teases a whole lineup of classic characters who could show up in future projects. In Superman , there's a moment where Lois Lane visits the still-under-construction Hall of Justice to recruit the Justice Gang and help free Superman from Lex Luthor's containment cell. During that scene, we catch a glimpse of this jaw-dropping mural. The artwork features some deep-cut DC characters, including Wildcat, Super-Chief, Shining Knight, Gunfire, Atomic Knight, Vibe, Dr. Fate, Freedom Beast, Black Pirate, Dolphin, and Amethyst. Gunn teased this big reveal during a recent interview, saying: "There's an iconic scene with a huge, huge mural in the background that tells you the story of metahumans in the DCU. And that's going to be really, really fun when we release those images to the public." While fans have seen leaked snippets before, Gunn has now officially shared the full mural on social media. It's a striking piece of DC lore that not only enriches the world-building in Superman but also sets the stage for the future of the DCU. The director made it clear that this mural wasn't just thrown together. It's loaded with intentional details and Easter eggs. Gunn explained: "Oh, there was a ton of thought put into it. A ton of thought," he said when asked about the mural's significance. "Not necessarily specifically see all of them. But yes, some of them we already have in the works in different things in different ways." So, while not every character featured on the wall will make the jump to live action anytime soon, Gunn confirmed that some are already slated for upcoming DCU projects.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Superman': Instant Oscar odds for the James Gunn reboot
You will believe that a man can fly... to the Academy Awards. After months of pre-release hype, James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman relaunch — which introduces David Corenswet as the Man of Steel — is landing in theaters on July 11. Fan reactions from early screenings have been largely out of this world, while critics' takes range from the enthusiastic to the Kryptonite-tinged. Attention has also been laser-focused on the film's opening weekend box-office prospects as a harbinger for both the future of the DC Comics cinematic universe and superhero cinema in general. More from Gold Derby Oscars 2026: A positively premature look at the state of the race based on initial prediction data 'The Young and the Restless' leads the 2025 Daytime Emmy nominations (so far) with top bids for series, actress, and actor Gunn himself addressed the box-office question in a recent GQ interview, saying: "[People] hear these numbers that the movie's only going to be successful if it makes $700 million or something and it's just complete and utter nonsense. It doesn't need to be as big of a situation as people are saying." When it comes to the awards race, Superman's Oscar track record places a distant second to his World's Finest partner, Batman. Gotham City's champion boasts multiple nominations and five statuettes across his multidecade big-screen crimefighting career. (Although, to be fair, two of those Oscars were for a solo movie starring his clown-faced nemesis, which also landed the extended Bat-franchise's only Best Picture nod to date.) Comparatively, the Last Son of Krypton has only been invited to the Oscars twice. Richard Donner's inaugural Superman outing in 1978 scored four nominations and won a special achievement statuette for its pioneering special effects. He returned nearly three decades later courtesy of 2006's Superman Returns from Bryan Singer, which also mustered a VFX nod. (We're only counting live-action features; but it's worth noting that animation pioneer Max Fleischer received an Oscar nomination in 1942 for his classic Superman cartoon shorts.) To date, Joker and Black Panther are the only two superhero comics-derived movies to break into the Best Picture race. Based on our viewing, Gunn's Superman is unlikely to join them. While it offers an agreeably fresh take on a tough-to-crack character and plenty of good humor, the film's cluttered storytelling and emphasis on fan facing worldbuilding has less to offer Oscar voters. Corenswet is similarly poised to be passed over in the Best Actor category. Even as he creates a version of Superman that successfully stands apart from Christopher Reeve, the long shadow cast by his predecessor — who was never nominated for his beloved portrayal — never entirely dissipates. Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor also isn't the kind of grandiose supervillain performance that ticks the Best Supporting Actor Oscar box like, say, Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight or Al Pacino in Dick Tracy. But Superman should still soar in some of the below the line races. See our snap predictions below. Cracking the super-suit code is the first and most important task of any successful Superman movie. And Gunn's regular costume designer, Judianna Makovsky, meets that challenge by crafting an update on Superman's red-and-blue ensemble that feels both classic and contemporary. Corenswet's suit is sturdier than the thin leotard worn by Reeve, while also feeling hand-tailored — unlike Henry Cavill's more militaristic Man of Steel armor. Maovsky also creates distinct looks for the other metahumans in the cast, including Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern and Edi Gatheg's Mr. Terrific, the movie's breakout hero. Here's a new band to add to your next comic book movie mixtape: The Mighty Crabjoys. The fictional rock group has become a running gag in the rebooted DC Comics cinematic universe and we hear their signature song over the movie's closing credits. Cowritten by Gunn, it's a spot-on parody of turn of the 21st century butt rock that also happens to be a pretty catchy tune. A live Mighty Crabjoys performance at next year's Oscars would be a surefire way to get the audience on their feet. John Murphy and David Fleming know they can't possibly top the instantly recognizable Superman theme from John Williams — and they wisely don't try. Instead, the duo treat the "Superman March" as a ringer, weaving its grand notes into the soundtrack at key moments for extra super-oomph. But their own score also stands on its own two feet, incorporating crunchy electric guitar riffs that complement Gunn's rough-and-tumble action choreography. Donner's Superman was previously nominated in this category, and Gunn's version has a richly mixed superhero soundscape as well. Fantastic Four: First Steps seems set to be its only other serious comic book-based competition, while the noisy dinos from Jurassic World: Rebirth could also break through among the summer blockbusters. Granted, with Avatar: Fire and Ash on the way later this year, every other Visual Effects nominee is likely to be an also-ran. But with plenty of VFX eye candy — from giant kaiju creatures to teeth-rattling fistfights — Superman seems like a shoo-in to be one of the movies that gracefully loses to James Cameron's return to Pandora come 2026. Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article.
Gulf Weekly
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Human touch
American superhero film Superman is out now in theatres. Superman Clark Kent (David Corenswet) finds himself on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family on earth. When he gets drawn into conflicts, his actions are questioned, providing tech billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) an opportunity to get Clark out of the way for good. Written and directed by James Gunn, the second reboot of the Superman film series is set to be the first in the DC Universe, produced by DC Studios, a newly created production entity under Warner Brothers Discovery, co-chaired by James and producer Peter Safran, dissolving its predecessor DC Films in 2022. The reconstruction came after a number of DC Films productions, including Justice League (2017), were not received positively, as well as the cancellation of the highly-anticipated Batgirl movie, which was initially scheduled for a 2022 release. In an interview, James, who is known for directing other superhero films including Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, said he took a lighter approach to the DC Comics superhero – the previous Superman films and appearances had a grittier approach. 'In some ways, it's lighter. But there's a lot of heavy stuff in the movie as well,' James explained. 'I loved the colour and the joy of the comic books that I enjoyed growing up with, and I wanted to imbue this film with that feeling. 'He's (Clark) from a non-dysfunctional family, he has parents who love him, he's growing up in a loving household with support and emotional presence from his parents, and he's the result of that. 'And I think that he's a pretty well-adjusted guy because of that. However, he has his flaws as well,' he added.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Gunn Dropped A Huge Wonder Woman Update, And It's Part Of A Larger Plan
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When it was first announced that James Gunn and Peter Safran were taking over DC Films, and that an entirely new DC Universe would launch from that, fans had a lot of questions. While it soon became clear we would get a new Superman and a new Batman, the future of other major DC characters was a lot less clear, most notably, Wonder Woman. It seems that's really starting to change, though. The first Wonder Woman movie starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins was one of DC's biggest hits in the previous franchise, and yet, the original unveiling of James Gunn's first chapter of the DCU had no specific path forward for the Amazonian. In a recent conversation with EW, however, Gunn confirms that not only is a new Wonder Woman movie planned, it's currently in development. Gunn said... We're working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's being written right now. Considering Wonder Woman's popularity and previous success, it was a bit surprising that she hadn't been mentioned in the first batch of upcoming DC movies. Fans will now certainly have a lot of questions about what the plan is for this new movie, but they'll surely be happy to hear that it's happening. While the movie is apparently being written, Gunn does not mention who is actually penning it. This isn't unusual, of course. For instance, it's known that a DCU Batman movie is also being written, and a writer for that film hasn't been revealed either. As for the bigger plan aspect of this, the movie isn't the only piece of the new DCU connected to Wonder Woman. Gunn confirmed that the previously announced Wonder Woman-adjacent project, Paradise Lost, a prequel series set on the island of Thymascira, WW's home, but set long before her time, was still in development. Gunn called the series "slow-moving" but assured that it is still moving forward. Originally, with the prequel series announced without a directWonder Woman project, it seemed the series was likely designed to stand alone. With a movie now confirmed to be in development, one wonders if there may now be more direct connections between the two pieces of the franchise. When it comes to the film, the next big question, of course, will be just who is going to play Wonder Woman. Gunn made it clear that decision has not been made. He has previously said casting isn't considered until a script is finished. Casting somebody new in the role would seem to be the most likely scenario but, as some actors from the previous DC franchise are set to return in the new one, the return of Gal Gadot cannot be entirely discounted. There were plans for a Wonder Woman 3 starring Gadot before the franchise reboot took place. For a while, there have been conflicting reports regarding who ultimately walked away from the project first. Nevertheless, I'm excited that James Gunn and co. are moving full steam ahead in order to craft a new version of the Amazonian warrior for the DCU.
