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Geek Tyrant
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Talks SUPERMAN Follow-Up, Ultraman's Possible Return, Mural Characters, and More — GeekTyrant
James Gunn isn't done talking about the Superman . During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the filmmaker opened up about his plans for the future of the DC Universe, teasing a 'kind-of-but-not-really' sequel, the potential return of Ultraman, and the meaning behind that mysterious Hall of Justice mural. While Superman was a self-contained story without an obvious sequel setup, Gunn has confirmed that he's already working on a follow-up. However, fans shouldn't expect a traditional sequel. When asked about what he called a 'semi-, not-exactly sequel,' Gunn simply said: 'I mean, it follows Superman. What am I gonna say? I don't know what to say.' He went on to add: 'I think people like Superman because it's unexpected in certain respects, and I think that what we do next is gonna be unexpected. I just follow that. Listen, do I notice that people love Mr. Terrific and they love Krypto? Yes. I notice those things.' One of the more exciting possibilities Gunn hinted at is the return of Ultraman, a twisted version of Superman from an alternate reality. While he didn't confirm anything, his comments suggest fans could see this villain in the near future. Gunn also addressed the Hall of Justice mural that had fans speculating about the DCU's future. The artwork features several iconic and obscure characters, and according to Gunn, it wasn't just background decoration: 'Oh, there was a ton of thought put into it. A ton of thought.' When asked if we will be seeing these characters in the DCU at some point, Gunn: 'Not necessarily specifically see all of them. But yes, some of them we already have in the works in different things in different ways.' Characters spotted on the mural include Jay Garrick, Wildcat, Super-Chief, Shining Knight, Silent Knight, Gunfire, Atomic Knight, Vibe, Dr. Fate, Freedom Beast, Black Pirate, Alan Scott, Dolphin, and Amethyst. When asked about the possibility of introducing the 31st-century team, Gunn admitted it's crossed his mind but isn't something he's eager to tackle: 'I've thought about it. I'm not a time-travel person. I like science fiction, but time travel's a rough one for me. I am not into that. I'm not really into teleportation [either]. I have weird things that just aren't for me. 'Now, you can say that the pocket universe is teleportation, but I don't think of it as that. I think of it as traveling from one point in dimensional space to another as opposed to teleporting, which I think of as the person dying and being recreated.' Gunn is keeping a lot of things under wraps for now, but the future of the DCU sounds anything but boring.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All the Superman 2025 post-credit scenes explained
From the great big fights to the super stretchy tights, there are just some things that you come to an expect from a superhero film. But there's also something else on everyone's mind as they head to the big screen to check out the one and only Superman. With the DCU's big future ahead and planned out, there's definitely more to come for this boy scout. But does the big movie give us a peek as to what to expect next or does it decide to break tradition? Here's everything you need to know about the end-credit scenes in Superman. Considering the fact that Superman is kicking-off a new part of the DCU, it would be really surprising if it decided to skip out on the post-credit scenes. Luckily, viewers actually get two scenes: one in the mid-credits and a second at the end-credits. at In the very sweet and brief mid-credits scene, you see Clark as Superman on the moon with none other than Krypto. Seems like he couldn't get away from the very good boy for long and they decided to get a good view of Earth from up in space together! Then there's the end-credits scene that features both Superman and Mr. Terrific. They're back in Metropolis where they look at a building that was in the middle of the giant fault that just split the city in two. Unfortunately, it's just a little bit off... Clark tells Terrific this, who is obviously upset about the situation and starts to walk away. While he tries to apologize to his fellow hero for making him upset, Clark also gets upset with himself and says, 'Darn it, I can be such a jerk sometimes…' And, yes, that's literally it. We did get a sneak peek of Milly Alcock as Supergirl before her big movie next year at the end of the film, so that's a plus at least! Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait a bit longer to find out what James Gunn has left up his sleeve for this universe. You Might Also Like A ranking of the very best hair straighteners - according to our Beauty Editors Best party dresses to shop in the UK right now 11 products you'd be mad to miss from the Net A Porter beauty sale
Spectator
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Watch the 1978 version instead: Superman reviewed
My father took us to the cinema (Odeon, Leicester Square) once a year at Christmas and in 1978 the film was Superman. I remember it vividly, and I remember it as thrilling, but hadn't seen it since so I rewatched it and it is everything a superhero movie should be, the gold standard. It has wit. It has intelligence. It has charm, humour, warmth. It's as interested in the person behind the superpower as it is in the superpower itself. It does not mistake spectacle for storytelling. (Superman in all his garb doesn't even appear until nearly an hour in.) It wasn't noisy CGI mayhem with nothing else going for it. Like this is. James Gunn's Superman kicks off a reboot of the entire DC cinematic universe, so there will be plenty more where this came from, alas. Also, alas, it does not have a Christopher Reeve, who looked so like Superman it was as if he'd been lifted directly from the comic strip – a squarer jaw has yet to be discovered – and delivered a performance that is far more nuanced than he's ever given credit for. In this iteration it's David Corenswet, and he is handsome (dimples!), and maybe he can do nuance – I'd wish to give him the benefit of the doubt – but no nuance was required here. Angry, sad, pout a bit, great job, David, let's wrap for today. This does not begin with the destruction of planet Krypton and a baby landing in Kansas, to be brought up by Ma and Pa Kent, who name him Clark. This does not wait an hour for Superman to feature. It opens with Superman lying injured in snow and being rescued by his (super)dog, Krypto. Krypto is a little white terrier in a red cape and even though he is a CGI creation he is the only one to come out of this with any personality. Or honour. Krypto drags Superman to some kind of Krypton outpost in Antarctica to be restored, then it's off to Metropolis to fight 'the Hammer of Boravia', an armoured giant whose origins and motive remained a mystery to me. This is the first of many, many action set pieces while civilians look up at the sky, scream and run in terror. It never plays in a minor key. It has no curiosity about any of the characters. Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and Clark are, we find out, already an item (she knows his true identity), although they have yet to go public. I perked up at that. How do you have a normal, everyday relationship with a superhero? Would it be great or annoying to have someone around to lift up the fridge with one hand so you can sweep beneath it? Because now you have no excuse to not sweep beneath the fridge? But that film isn't this film. This film has no time for any of that. This film has Ultramen and Mr Terrific and Green Lantern and Raptors and Hawkgirl and features so many DC characters you could never say it isn't DC enough. (That wasn't even an exhaustive list. We also have Supergirl, Metamorpho…). It's so overstuffed there's barely room for the main villain, Lex Luthor, played by a bald Nicholas Hoult. Luthor is villainous all right and has secret lairs and portals and can tear the Earth's surface to create 'pocket universes'… Lost? I know I was. The plot, which also incorporates geopolitics, is all over the place, convoluted and confusing. Die-hard fans may find it less so but have we stopped inviting everybody in? This is, essentially, an assemblage of set pieces with dialogue that does not go much beyond the recitation of essential plot points as punctuated by that lame bantering these films so favour. I'd stay home and watch the 1978 one if I were you.
Geek Dad
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Mr. Terrific: Year One #2
Mr. Terrific: Year One #2 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: When we picked up with Michael Holt last issue, he was a man at his wit's end. After losing his wife and unborn child in a freak car accident, he had spiraled – and not even his best friend Dre was able to pull him out of it. Michael didn't agree to help when Dre wanted support in taking on a corrupt corporate executive that was taking Michael and Paula's old invention and using it to take over the city's power grid – turning it toxic in the process. So Dre joined up with a mysterious associate to stage a break-in – and while Michael did snap out of it enough to help him after the heist, it was too late, and Dre was killed in the process. A heavy way to kick things off, and enough to take away what little hope Michael has left. As the issue starts, he's ready to give up and takes a long climb up to a tall bridge. And that's when God intervenes – in the form of a towering, green Spirit of Vengeance in a menacing cloak. Reconnaissance. Via DC Comics. I was always wondering about what the connection between Michael Holt and Terry Sloane was, as Michael's motivations and MO were completely different. But the introduction of Jim Corrigan to Michael's origin story ties things together really well. I've liked all the Spectres – Hal Jordan and Crispus Allen both had excellent solo stories over the years – but there's something special about Corrigan. He always had the perfect mix of menace for those who deserved it and kindness for those who need it. There's a great look into Michael's past that explains why he's so haunted by Paula's death – while he wasn't responsible in any way, there was something deeply unresolved between them. And there's also a great reveal about who Dre's collaborator was – and who our villain is actually working for. It all works nicely to set up Michael's journey from everyman scientist to genius superhero. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Gizmodo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Edi Gathegi Thinks 'Superman' Role Saves Failed 'X-Men' Potential
There's a lot of superpowered characters in Superman, and one of the most notable is Michael Holt, aka Mr. Terrific. It isn't just that this is his first time on the big screen, it's also the matter of who's playing him: Edi Gathegi, who many likely remember as Darwin from X-Men: First Class, aka the mutant who died despite having the power to evolve and adapt to anything. Sooner or later, conversations about First Class remind you how dumb his death was, and Gathegi seems to agree. Talking to Entertainment Weekly, he noted the character's death 'is just a case of bad representation and missed opportunity.' The actor explained that he wasn't put off by dying given Darwin's power (and superheroes dying on a regular basis), and hoped to return in later movies. But with each passing sequel, those chances became less likely, hence him calling it 'misrepresentation and missed opportunity.' In Gathegi's eyes, getting to suit up again in Superman as Terrific is a way of 'undoing the wrongs of Darwin,' and a role he's excited to previously described the hero as 'an atheist who believes in justice,' which is informed by Holt losing his wife in a car crash. Following her death, Holt 'found meaning in knowledge and saw that while the universe might be cruel, intelligence, science, and innovation could make it better. He chose to become hope rather than succumbing to the despair of losing his wife.' After Superman releases on July 11, Mr. Terrific is expected to appear in future DC projects. Gathegi's not saying which, but we already can't wait to see him again.
