James Gunn, DC Studios CEO and Director of upcoming Superman: Legacy film, just revealed last July 11th, the official Superman logo and the official release date of the film in the United States.
In a tweeet on X, formerly known as twitter, James Gunn announced that the new Superman Legacy fill will be in theaters on July 11th, 2025, which is exact a year from the date of the tweet. The post also include the official Superman logo.
In exactly one year #superman opens all over the world. pic.twitter.com/FDXmD9ydvI
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) July 11, 2024
Superman Legacy film is currently in production and it will not only feature the “Man of Steel” but the film will also feature other prominent DC heroes like Hawk Girl, played by Isabela Merced, Mister Terrific by Edi Gathegi, then there’s the Guy Gardner version of Green Lantern portrayed by Nathan Fillion. On the villain side, We have Rex Metamorpho played by Anthony Carrigan and María Gabriela de Faría as “The Engineer”, and of course Lex Luthor which will be played by Nicholas Hoult.
It’s been reported by Superman’s cousin Kara Zor-El a.k.a. Supergirl played by Milly Alcock also will make a cameo but that is still unconfirmed at this time.
Superman Legacy will follow the story of a young Clark Kent/Superman and his struggle to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage following a family tragedy.
Superman is Directed and written by James Gunn, and will star following:
- David Corenswet as Superman
- Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
- Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
- Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen
- Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher
- María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer
- Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
- Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
- Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho
- Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific
- Wendell Pierce as Perry White
- Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent
- Neva Howell as Martha Kent
- Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard
- Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant
- Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe
- Frank Grillo as Rick Flag, Sr.