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James Gunn’s Superman Nears Release After Major Runtime Trim and Kaiju-Driven Edits

Final edits have cut roughly 25 minutes after test screenings to sharpen the film’s kaiju-inspired balance of blockbuster action versus human drama

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Superman putting on his boots.

Overview

  • Roughly 25 minutes of footage were removed following test screenings, eliminating narrative framing devices and trimming humor to tighten the story
  • Post-production wrapped this week with final sound design and additional editing completed ahead of the July 11 release
  • Gunn drew creative influence from Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One to integrate giant-monster spectacle with a core focus on Clark Kent’s human relationships
  • David Corenswet stars as Superman alongside Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, with Krypto and other DCU characters appearing
  • As the first entry in DC Studios’ rebooted universe, the film aims to establish a fresh foundation for character-driven storytelling amid blockbuster scale