Overview

• Rachel Brosnahan calls the film “the Superman we need right now,” praising its optimistic approach that underscores courage and community.
• Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is reimagined as a tech magnate driven by ideology and existential fear, with touches of Gene Hackman and Michael Rosenbaum influences.
• James Gunn confirmed that audiences will see the character of Superman again in under two years, potentially via animated series or cameos in other DCU projects.
• Leaked early fan reactions describe the reboot as offering a unique vision and emotional depth for the iconic hero.
• Slated for July 11, the movie establishes themes of truth, justice and human connection as the foundation for DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.