Overview

• James Gunn directs and co-produces the film, which kicks off the new DC Studios universe with David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
• Instead of recounting his origins, the story launches Superman three years into his role as Earth’s protector, emphasizing his vulnerabilities and compassion.
• A playful ensemble including Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl and super-dog Krypto supports a lighter, humor-infused action tone reminiscent of Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
• The fictional conflict between Boravia and Jarhnapur serves as a fantapolitical allegory that evokes real-world geopolitical and migration debates.
• Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor engineers a hacking campaign that distorts Jor-El’s message and spurs discussions on media manipulation and government intervention.