UPDATE: 2025-07-12 19:42 EST BY ANDY BEHBAKHT
James Gunn Shares Update On The Full Superman Movie Trailer Just Hours After Releasing DCU Sneak Peek
Following the release of the new footage,Gunnconfirmed on Threads that he is"just finishing up the next trailer"forSuperman, while clarifying that the 5-minute preview is more of a sneak peek.
DC Studios debuts a newSupermantrailer featuring David Corenswet’s titular hero in theDC Universe. As the new DCU timeline got its start in 2024 withCreature Commandos, the franchise will now finally kick off its presence on the big screen with thenewSupermanmovie, featuring Corenswet in the titular role. WithSupermanintended to set the foundation for the overall DCU, the anticipation for the summer blockbuster is incredibly high.
A five-minute preview of James Gunn’sSupermanmovie is set to be screened in front ofA Minecraft Moviethis week, and nowDC Studioshas shared the footage online, giving fans a new look at the DC Universe’s Man of Steel. Check it out below:
TheSupermanfive-minute preview was also what attendees got to see at this year’s CinemaCon, which Gunn, Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran attended to promote the DCU installment. TheSupermanfootage received a lot of praise from those in attendance.
What The Superman Extended Trailer Reveals
TheSupermanextended preview gives a deeper look at Corenswet’s beaten-up Man of Tomorrow, which was one of the big highlights from the first trailer back in December 2024. While the footage doesn’t confirm what or who he has battled, the dynamic betweenSuperman and Kryptois highly established, with the Super-Dog being playful just like any other dog. However, it’s when Krypto helps Superman to the Fortress of Solitude that the DCU footage starts giving a good idea of how they are tackling the iconic mythology.
While including a classic crystalizedFortress of Solitude, Gunn’s Superman movie gives it a fresh look from its previous iterations in live-action movies and TV shows based on the Man of Steel.The inclusion of the Superman Robots also highlights how the DCU film is pulling fromAll-Star Superman, which Gunn has quoted numerous times as being a big source of inspiration. The extended trailer then showcases a lot of shots that were seen in the firstSupermanteaser.
Our Take On The Superman Extended Trailer
Similar tothe firstSupermanmovie trailer,the new footage shows a lot of promise for the DCU’s take on Krypton’s last son, having a touch of previous live-action incarnations and bringing something new to the table. What remains to be seen now is how the other DCU players factor intoSupermanand how Gunn is utilizing them in this new franchise. Hopefully, asSupermanis getting closer to its theatrical release, there will ideally be at least one more trailer before the DCU installment’s big summer debut.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
