Overview

• Directed by James Gunn, Superman premiered on July 11 with David Corenswet as Clark Kent opposite Rachel Brosnahan’s reinvention of Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter Lois Lane.
• Brosnahan deepened her portrayal by interviewing investigative journalists and following Gunn’s directive to ground her reactions in realism rather than treating the fantastical as routine.
• Critics and audiences highlight Lois Lane’s agency in this reboot, praising her as a fiercely capable journalist instead of a peripheral damsel in distress.
• The film weaves in legacy Easter eggs—from a photo of Joanne Siegel on Lane’s desk to Metropolis streets named for comic creators—to honor Superman’s origins.
• As DC Studios’ first release under its new leadership, Superman marries hopeful heroism with character-driven depth to launch the franchise’s next chapter.