Superman

Summary

2025’sSupermanhas the electric potential to ingeminate one matter itsDCEUpredecessor , Man of Steel , perfectly nailed if egress evil clone theory shew genuine . Henry Cavill being dropped from DC Studios ' Justice League lineup was controversial when it was divulge in the evenfall of 2022 . The belovedactor ’s unrecorded - action version of SupermaninMan of Steeland beyond was one of the biggest highlights inthe DCEU timeline- though his age worked against him when it came to rebooting the franchise with a fresh - faced Superman . With David Corenswet inheriting the mantelpiece , the insistency is on to do Cavill ’s Superman bequest DoJ .

A steady stream ofSupermanset photoshave offered a modicum of sixth sense into how this is going and , so far , reactions to Superman ’s super - case have been mixed . This is tempered , however , by exciting first glimpse of surround characters , many of whom have never been depict in resilient - action before . While some of these characters are like a shot identifiable - such as Edi Gathegi ’s Mister Terrific - there is one in special that has sparked rearing speculation , as they have yet to be confirmed inthe officialSupermancast . Prevailing theories , however , pose a positive growing .

Superman is the first entry in James Gunn ’s much anticipated raw DCU , and here is everything we know from form to story and outlet escort .

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DCU’s Superman Mysterious Character Theories Would Repeat A Villain Premise Man Of Steel Got Spot On

The role in question can be seen intheSupermanset photos(and video ) apprehending the titular hero alongside Frank Grillo ’s Rick Flag Sr . This character is dressed in all - pitch-dark , with a mask and goggles covering their face , though they do at least have two noted characteristics . The first is the grey " U " symbol on their breast , the only part of their dress that is n’t dark . The second is their seeming power to keep the Man of Steel himself in tow , pulling him up from a clamshell before march him aside with Rick Flag Sr .

James Gunn ’s Superman adds a mysterious antagonist to its cast , and DC fan believe they have guessed the baddie ’s funny Holy Scripture counterpart .

These two lineament luff to one of two characters : Ulysses or Ultraman . The former is the most likely , with the Ulysses of DC comedian fall apart a very similar getup while boasting a nearly identical power set to his Kryptonian twin . He is an obscure DC case from another attribute in DC Comics , but both of these befittingly fit James Gunn ’s distinctive MO when it come to adapting superhero comic strip . Ultraman , meanwhile , is an evil Superman from another universe , to put it simply .

Split image of General Zod looking serious in man of steel in front of David Corenswet’s superman putting his costume on in Superman promo image-1

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If this mysterious figure is either one of these characters , thenthey would draw important analog toMan of Steel ’s villain , General Zod . As a Kryptonian , Zod had the same powers as Superman but harbour decidedly more evil motives . This setsSupermanin right stead to mirror the winner of its harbinger , tip into the strengths that Zod ’s arch - villainy helped to provide .

Why The DCU’s Superman Would Be Better With Ulysses Or Ultraman

One of the independent concerns regarding Superman is how to keep the stakes high when the protagonist has borderline divine ability . Ulysses and Ultraman are two of many scoundrel that can allow these stakes insofar as they quantify up exponent - wise . This is n’t the only benefit , however , asthey also provide the arrant offset to Superman ’s virtue .

Superman ’s story is not compelling because he is so powerful , but because he is so virtuous . The fortune of the world often hinges on Superman ’s choice to place upright up for what is right and to not descend into villainy himself . This alone heroism is compounded by having him go head - to - head with someone who opts for evil instead , highlighting Superman ’s valour by chastity of comparison . This is particularly pertinent forSuperman , who so far appear poised to have his eponymic debut in a world mire in morally gray superheroes .

Cast

Lucy in the sky with diamonds : This film follows Clark Kent , a sonny boy reporter in Metropolis , as he navigate the complexities of his dual identity , shin to reconcile his Kryptonian inheritance with his human rearing while embracing his role as Superman .

Upcoming DC Movies

Release Date

Superman 2025 and Krypto

Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.

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David Corenswet’s Superman sitting next to DC Comics' Superman and Doomsday

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