Superman: Legacy: Release Date, Plot Details & Everything We Know
Superman: Legacy is the first entry in James Gunn's much anticipated new DCU, and here is everything we know from cast to story and release date.
Superman: Legacy (2025)
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman: Legacy is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill's departure from the role, honoring the character's roots as "the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way."
Superman: Legacy
- Release Date
- July 11, 2025
- Director
- James Gunn
- Cast
- David Corenswet , Rachel Brosnahan , María Gabriela De Faría
- Writers
- James Gunn
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Franchise(s)
- DCU
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James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Filming Start & Plot Synopsis Revealed
Just as the DCEU draws to a close, details on the filming date and a small synopsis for the DCU's debut movie, Superman: Legacy, has been revealed.
Superman: Legacy Can Finally Give The Man Of Steel His Own Batcave
A particular location has endured in Superman comics as the Kryptonian's equivalent of a Batcave. Superman: Legacy can offer a new twist to it.
What We Know About Superman's Costume In The DCU Reboot So Far
Excitement is building for Superman: Legacy's costume reveal, and with the movie shooting in 3 months, here are all the known details about the suit.
James Gunn Weighs In On Superman: Legacy Costume Design Argument 3 Months Before Filming Begins
Trunks or no trunks? James Gunn has commented on the heated debate over what David Corenswet's Superman: Legacy costume will look like.
Superman: Legacy's Lex Luthor Promise Can Finally Deliver What 7 Movies Failed To
A new Lex Luthor features in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy - but how different will the villain be when compared to previous Superman movies?
James Gunn Offers Exciting Superman Costume Update
With audiences eager to see David Corenswet's DC costume, Superman: Legacy director James Gunn offers an exciting update on the new design.
Smallville's Lex Luthor Actor Responds To The DCU's Superman: Legacy Casting Decision
Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor on Smallville, praises the actor who has finally been confirmed to play Lex in Superman: Legacy for the DCU.
1 Major Sign Superman: Legacy Could Break A Kryptonian Casting Trend
Superman: Legacy, director James Gunn recently revealed new details that tease a Kryptonian casting trend getting broken by the new DC Universe.
Superman: Legacy's Stacked Cast Won't Just Be Cameos, Gunn Confirms
Superman: Legacy will not only introduce the Man of Steel but also multiple DCU heroes, and Gunn shares a positive update on their role in the movie.
James Gunn Explains Why He Didn't Cast His "Favorite Lex" In Superman: Legacy
Nicholas Hoult is Superman: Legacy's Lex Luthor, and James Gunn explains why he didn't cast his favorite star who has played the villain for the film.
James Gunn Responds To Rumors of Kurt Russell Joining Superman: Legacy Cast
DC Studios co-CEO and Superman: Legacy director James Gunn responds to rumors about his former MCU colleague Kurt Russell joining the DC Universe.
James Gunn Confirms Lex Luthor Casting In Superman: Legacy With New Photo
It is officially confirmed that Nicholas Hoult will be playing Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy, as James Gunn confirms the casting for the DC Universe.
David Corenswet's New Superman Comes To Life In Exciting DCU Reboot Art
David Corenswet becomes the DC Universe's new Man of Steel in Superman: Legacy fan art, imagining what the actor might look like in his super suit.
10 Superman Movie Issues The DC Universe Film Can Totally Avoid
Superman: Legacy will introduce the Man of Steel for the upcoming DCU franchise - we rundown 10 long-standing Superman movie issues the DCU can avoid.
New DCU Supergirl Casting Rumored For Superman: Legacy Has DC Fans Furious For Sasha Calle
Rumors of the DCU's Supergirl recast in Superman: Legacy suggest Sasha Calle will no longer play the hero, sparking fan reactions on social media.
Kurt Russell Addresses Superman: Legacy Casting Rumors: "I'll Take On Marlon Brando!"
With James Gunn set to direct Superman: Legacy, Kurt Russell discusses the possibility of him joining the DC Universe as a pivotal Superman character.
James Gunn Addresses Superman: Legacy Villain Rumors As Fans Speculate About DC Universe Reboot
DC Studios boss James Gunn addresses the various DC Universe rumors that are floating around about which villain will be featured in Superman: Legacy.
DCU's New Superman Actor's Transformation Highlighted In Before & After Casting Photos
Superman: Legacy's David Corenswet continues to bulk up to play Clark Kent, and a comparison between new and past photos shows his huge progress.
DCU's First Superman: Legacy Poster Imagined In Exciting Fan Art
With several actors having joined Superman: Legacy recently, a new DC Universe fan poster brings some of the key players together in the new movie.
David Corenswet's Superman Teams Up With Henry Cavill & Tom Welling's DC Heroes In Multiverse Art
David Corenswet, who is set to play Superman in Superman: Legacy, joins forces with past Superman actors Henry Cavill and Tom Welling in new DC art.