Superman: Legacy – Release date, cast, plot & more
Netflix/DCHere’s everything we know about Superman: Legacy, James Gunn’s DCU launchpad with the Man of Steel, from its release date and cast to plot speculation and more.
The DCEU’s days are numbered: The Flash launched the speedster into another universe, Blue Beetle is sort of a halfway house between the old franchise and new era, and we don’t really understand what’s happening with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
While it was previously announced that Henry Cavill would be back as the character, these plans quickly changed after James Gunn and Peter Safran, the new DCEU bosses, decided to take the character in a new direction.
With that being said, here is everything we know so far about the upcoming Super: Legacy film ahead of its release.
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Superman: Legacy release date – When is the movie out?
Superman: Legacy is due for release in cinemas on July 11, 2025.
However, given how often release dates for films change, huge blockbuster movies, and superhero titles – not to mention the writers’ and actors’ strikes – there is a chance that this could change in the future.
Superman: Legacy movie announced! Release date is July 11, 2025! pic.twitter.com/u8TK2WQOGR
— Warren Thompson “Cosmic Wonder” (@CosmicWonderYT) January 31, 2023
As a result, be sure to check back in with this section as we keep you updated on when Superman: Legacy is set to release in theatres.
Superman: Legacy plot – What will the film be about?
Warner Bros.While the new Superman movie was only confirmed late in 2022, an early plot synopsis for the film has been released and hints at a much younger version of the Man of Steel than we have seen previously.
The synopsis, as provided by The Hollywood Reporter, reads: “It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks that kindness is old-fashioned.”
While this isn’t much to go off, it does hint at a very comic book-accurate version of Superman, one that is less dark and gritty than Cavill’s take on the character.
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Gunn recently confirmed he won’t be making a “young Superman movie”, so don’t expect a prequel or any sort of origin story.
Superman: Legacy cast and crew – Who will be involved in the movie?
The Superman: Legacy cast includes:
- David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman
- Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
🚨➡️ What are your thoughts on this Superman Legacy lineup? David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane were cast recently. There are reports that Skyler Gisondo might join as Jimmy Olsen due to James Gunn's Instagram follow. pic.twitter.com/3vr4UmA9df
— DEL (@delinthecity_) August 9, 2023
Booksmart and Licorice Pizza star Skyler Gisondo has also been linked to the role of Jimmy Olsen, but his casting hasn’t been confirmed.
James Gunn, best known for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy films and the recent Suicide Squad film, will be directing the project as well as helping pen the script.
Yes, I’m directing Superman: Legacy to be released on July 11, 2025. My brother Matt told me when he saw the release date he started to cry. I asked him why. He said, “Dude, it’s Dad’s birthday.” I hadn’t realized. pic.twitter.com/ohQNV8nI4g
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 15, 2023
Joining the titular character, Vanity Fair has reported three additional heroes have now been cast for the flick as well. Isabela Merced (100 Things to Do Before High School) is set to play Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi (Twilight) is stepping into the shoes of Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion (Firefly) will be a version of Green Lantern, and Anthony Carrigan (Barry) will play Metamorpho.
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