James Gunn breathes new life into the Man of Steel with a fresh, vibrant look that finally captures Superman’s heart, humor, and heroism. Eschewing the usual origin story, Gunn dives straight into the action, presenting Superman (David Cornsweat) as an established hero battling a modern-day Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), now a manipulative tech billionaire. The film cleverly blends old-time optimism with a modern sensibility, giving us a Clark Kent who stands up for truth, justice, and genuine human compassion, even when the world deems those values outdated.
The tone is fun, quirky, and boldly comic-book-inspired, with great moments from Krypto the Superdog and Nathan Fillion’s hilariously self-absorbed Green Lantern. Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) is sharp, confident, and fully aware of Clark’s secret, which adds emotional depth and tension to their relationship. Gunn weaves in timely themes of loneliness, self-absorption, and moral courage without losing the film’s playful energy.
Packed with quirky roles, chaotic charm, and heartwarming moments, Superman doesn’t just reinvent the character – it reimagines him for a new generation. It’s a bold, funny, and emotionally rich reboot that finally allows Superman to be both mythic and relatable, delivering a film that’s as strange and hopeful as the hero.
Brief Overview of Superman Movie
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Gunn |
| Written by | James Gunn |
| Based on | Characters from DC |
| Produced by | Peter Safran, James Gunn |
| Starring | David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced |
| Cinematography | Henry Braham |
| Edited by | William Hoy, Craig Alpert |
| Music by | John Murphy, David Fleming |
| Production companies | DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release dates | July 7, 2025 (TCL Chinese Theater), July 11, 2025 (United States) |
| Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Superman Movie Full Cast & Crew
| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| David Corenswet | Clark Kent / Superman / Ultraman | Kryptonian survivor living as a journalist; balancing love, heroism, and new friendships. Also plays Ultraman, a villainous clone created by Lex Luthor. |
| Rachel Brosnahan | Lois Lane | Sharp, modern journalist; Clark’s colleague and love interest. |
| Nicholas Hoult | Lex Luthor | Obsessive, genius CEO of LuthorCorp; arch-enemy of Superman. |
| Edi Gathegi | Michael Holt / Mister Terrific | Justice Gang member; high-tech hero driven by logic and justice. |
| Anthony Carrigan | Rex Mason / Metamorpho | Shape-shifting superhero archaeologist; struggles with his powers. |
| Nathan Fillion | Guy Gardner / Green Lantern | Brash, no-filter Green Lantern Corps member with iconic bowl cut. |
| Isabela Merced | Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl | Reincarnated alien warrior with wings; witty and battle-hardened. |
| Skyler Gisondo | Jimmy Olsen | Young Daily Planet photographer; close to Clark and Lois. |
| Sara Sampaio | Eve Teschmacher | Luthor’s assistant and girlfriend; also secretly involved with Jimmy. |
| Wendell Pierce | Perry White | Daily Planet editor-in-chief with a grudge against Luthor. |
| Beck Bennett | Steve Lombard | Daily Planet reporter. |
| Mikaela Hoover | Cat Grant | Daily Planet columnist. |
| Christopher McDonald | Ron Troupe | Daily Planet reporter. |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | Jonathan Kent | Clark’s adoptive human father. |
| Neva Howell | Martha Kent | Clark’s adoptive human mother. |
| María Gabriela de Faría | Angela Spica / The Engineer | Nanotech-enhanced ally of Luthor; member of future The Authority team. |
| Zlatko Burić | Vasil Ghurkos | President of Boravia; Luthor’s political ally. |
| Terence Rosemore | Otis Burg | Henchman of Luthor. |
| Stephen Blackehart | Sydney Happersen | Scientist at LuthorCorp. |
| Trevor Newlin | Mister Handsome | Humanoid creature created by Luthor. |
| Frank Grillo | Rick Flag Sr. | A.R.G.U.S. director (reprising animated Creature Commandos role). |
| Tinashe Kajese-Bolden | Flo Crawley | A.R.G.U.S. member from The Suicide Squad (2021). |
| Milly Alcock | Kara Zor-El / Supergirl | Superman’s cousin; uncredited cameo before solo film. |
| John Cena | Peacemaker | Cameo mocking Superman on a news show. |
| Michael Ian Black | Cleavis Thornwaite | Host of a news program; interacts with Luthor. |
| Sean Gunn | Maxwell Lord | Justice Gang funder; tech billionaire. |
| Bradley Cooper | Jor-El | Superman’s Kryptonian father. |
| Angela Sarafyan | Lara Lor-Van | Superman’s Kryptonian mother. |
| Alan Tudyk, Grace Chan, Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, Jennifer Holland | Superman Robots | Voice different Superman robots (Gary, Twelve, One, Five); Holland uncredited. |
| Will Reeve | Reporter | Cameo by Christopher Reeve’s son as a news reporter. |
| Michael Rosenbaum | Raptar Guard Voice | Voices one of Luthor’s guards (Rosenbaum also played Lex in Smallville). |
| Louisa Krause | Sapphire Stagg | Metamorpho’s wife (cameo). |
| Dinesh Thyagarajan | Malik Ali | Falafel vendor; friendly with Superman. |
| Jolene (Dog) | Krypto (stand-in) | Stand-in dog for VFX-created Superman’s dog Krypto, based on Gunn’s dog Ozu. |
Superman Movie Budget
| Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Budget | \$225 Million |
| In INR | ₹1886 Crores (Approximate) |
Superman Worldwide Box Office Collection
| Region | Collection |
|---|---|
| USA | $155 Million |
| Overseas | $95 Million |
| Total | $250 Million |
In Superman India Box Office Collection
| Day | Collection (Crore ₹) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 6.75 |
| Day 2 | 9.00 |
| Day 3 | 8.75 |
| Day 4 | 2.25 |
| Day 5 | 2.25 |
| Day 6 | 1.80 |
| Total | 30.8 Crore Nett |
Superman Movie Plot (Story)
Thirty years ago, Jor-El and Lara Lor-Ven sent their child, Kal-El, to Earth to escape the destruction of Krypton. Raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Smallville, Kansas, Kal-El grew up as Clark Kent. Earth’s yellow sun gave him extraordinary powers. Inspired by his parents’ broken farewell message, he became Superman and revealed himself to the world three years ago. Clark keeps his identity a secret while working as a reporter in Metropolis with Lois Lane, who knows his truth and has a deep connection with him.
Recently, Superman stopped an invasion of the U.S.-allied Jarhanpur by Boravia. Billionaire Lex Luthor, fearing Superman’s power, used a clone named Ultraman to trap him and influence public opinion. Luthor also steals the entire Kryptonian message, which reveals the conflicting hopes of Jor-El and Lara. Superman surrenders, but is trapped in Luthor’s pocket universe. With the help of Metamorpho, Krypto, and the Justice Gang, Superman escapes and uncovers Luthor’s plot. After a fierce battle, he defeats Ultraman and closes the rift threatening the city. With Luthor’s arrest, Superman’s name is cleared, and peace is restored – at least for now.
Superman Movie Review
It’s been three years since Superman took to the skies of Metropolis. In that time, the city’s people have grown to appreciate him greatly. Standing up for truth and justice, the caped hero from Krypton has brought light to a world that often seems dark.
But trouble is looming on the horizon.
Superman has recently prevented a conflict between two nations, stopped the war before the first shot was fired, and saved thousands of lives. However, his unwanted involvement in international affairs has unsettled the U.S. government, raising questions about whether his goals are truly aligned with their own.
Even though he has saved lives – as star journalist and Superman’s partner Lois Lane reminds him – his actions will not go without consequences.
One man who needs no reason to hate Superman is Lex Luthor. Lex urges the people to look past this alien visitor. In his opinion, the world should celebrate its own (why not?) one. Lex wants everyone to see this so-called “Man of Steel” as he is – a foreign threat whose very existence undermines human potential.
And Lex has wasted no time. Since Superman’s first appearance, Luthor has been using every trick in his power to plot his enemy’s downfall… and now, he’s ready to strike.
Can Superman stick to his principles when Lex begins to poison the public’s trust?
Superman has strength, speed, flight, X-ray vision, and incredible abilities. But none of them can stop the influence of Lex’s media empire. In the end, it may be Superman’s compassion that proves to be his most powerful weapon.
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