David Corenswet Suits Up as Superman in First Official Poster Revealed by James Gunn

Director James Gunn has unveiled the first look at David Corenswet as Superman in the highly anticipated motion poster for the upcoming film, set to release on July 11, 2025.

The striking motion poster, shared on Gunn’s Instagram, showcases Corenswet in the iconic Superman costume, complete with the classic red trunks, soaring upward with determination.

Accompanied by a stirring musical score, the poster’s caption reads, “Look up. #Superman is only in theaters July 11.”

Fans were quick to express their excitement in the comments. “Listen to that score.

Sounds very promising,” one fan wrote, while another added, “Literal chills! July cannot come earlier!” Another enthusiastic comment read, “David Corenswet is the new Superman! I am so excited to see James Gunn’s version! This will be fantastic!”

Trailer Release Date and Fan Reactions

James Gunn also announced that the official trailer for Superman will debut on Thursday, igniting further excitement among fans.

“DAMN IM LEGIT CRYING RIGHT NOW!! Woke up not only to a poster but a teaser too!! Oh sweet baby Kryptonian gods! We are winning!” one fan wrote in response. Another commented, “Not sleeping until Thursday!”

The film features an impressive cast alongside David Corenswet. Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult takes on the role of the infamous Lex Luthor.

Additional cast members include Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl.

Production Update: A Heartfelt Wrap Message

On July 30, 2024, James Gunn shared the news of wrapping up the shooting schedule for Superman.

In a heartfelt social media post, he wrote, “And that’s a wrap. God bless our cast and crew whose commitment, creativity, and hard work have brought this project to life. I set out to make a movie about a good man in a world that isn’t always so much. And the goodness and kindness and love I’ve encountered on a daily basis on the set has inspired me and thrust me forward when I felt too spent to move on my own.”

DC Universe’s Reboot Era Begins

Superman marks the first feature film since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as heads of DC Studios.

While the upcoming animated series Creature Commandos technically kicks off the new DCU, Superman represents the first major live-action film under the rebooted franchise.

Fans eagerly anticipate how Gunn’s vision will shape the tone of the DC Universe, particularly given his history with projects like Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy.

James Gunn hinted at his approach in a teaser posted earlier this week. The teaser features an engraved Superman logo, possibly set in the Fortress of Solitude or the Hall of Justice.

This was followed by the motion poster featuring Corenswet’s Superman mid-flight. While the trailer is set to drop on December 19, the movie’s release date remains unchanged at July 11, 2025.

A Star-Studded Ensemble Cast

The cast also includes Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Additional members of the ensemble are Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Sean Gunn, Edi Gathegi, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Anthony Carrigan, and Nathan Fillion.

Gunn recently confirmed that the production required only minor pick-up shots, stating, “No scenes. No reshoots. Just a handful of individual shots to enhance the film.”

Setting the Stage for DC’s Future

Superman’s upcoming trailer is expected to offer fans a glimpse of Gunn’s vision for the character and the DCU.

Will it lean heavily into humor, akin to Gunn’s previous works, or adopt a new tone entirely? As anticipation builds, fans also look forward to other announced DC projects, including Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and the Lanterns HBO series.

Meanwhile, The Batman Part II, part of a separate continuity, is still in early scripting stages.

The excitement surrounding Superman’s motion poster and the forthcoming trailer reflects the high stakes for Gunn’s reboot of the iconic franchise. As the July 2025 release date approaches, the world waits to see how this new era of the Man of Steel will unfold.