Overview

• The film is set to premiere on July 11, 2025, and its finalized costume design features Superman’s iconic red trunks.
• James Gunn consulted Zack Snyder, who experimented extensively with trunks during his Man of Steel production but ultimately omitted them.
• David Corenswet argued that the trunks make Superman appear less intimidating to children by injecting a playful, humanizing element.
• The red trunks serve as a visual homage to Superman’s original comic-book appearance, breaking the suit’s monotone silhouette.
• Early fan reactions on social media have praised the return of the classic trunks as a reaffirmation of the character’s hopeful, approachable image.