At New York Comic Con, James Gunn has offered an update on the progress of Superman (2025), his take on how great new Man of Steel actor David Corenswet is, and teased when DC fans can expect the first trailer:

“The movie is going extraordinarily well. We’re deep in the process of editing. David Corenswet is going to blow people the f*ck away. He is the movie star that everyone just dreams he could possibly be. I don’t think anyone understands the depth of this guy’s talent – dramatically, comedically – he’s the best physical action star I’ve ever worked with probably except for…. [protests from the group on stage] Frank [Grillo]… and Rachel Brosnahan, people are going to die for her as Lois…

It’s been a great process. The edit is getting really close to being good. The movie’s good. I feel good about it. [
When pressed about whether he has footage with him or a trailer
] Don’t get too excited… There’s no trailer, no Superman trailer. I have some stuff on my phone. I had it taken off me in case people attacked me…
It won’t be too long until we see a trailer, but it’s also not going to be too soon.”

What James Gunn’s Superman Updates Mean For The DCU

First and foremost, the suggestion that it “won’t be too long” before the first Superman trailer is released is big news, even with the caveat that it won’t be “too soon“. That’s very much Gunn tempering expectations of an imminent release, but his comments on how close the edit is to a completed form are still telling. The director previously enigmatically answered a question on Threads from a fan on whether we should expect a trailer before the end of the year with a thinking emoji, prompting the inevitable rounds of speculation.

Superman is set to release in July 2025, giving DC and Gunn 8 months to complete the movie and kick off what will no doubt be an intensive marketing campaign. Gunn’s comments about David Corenswet’s performance as Superman will feed into that hype campaign, particularly given the director’s tenure in the MCU and the action performances he’s already overseen. Calling out both Corenswet and co-star Frank Grillo is eye-opening.

Averaging out typical trailer release dates, you tend to find a window of 3 to 6 months before release is adopted by studios, which would take us to the end of 2025. Brazil’s CCXP lands on December 4, if you’re looking for logical points in the calendar. That would also coincide with the release of Creature Commandos, and could work into the wider marketing for the DCU ahead of Superman kicking off the movie slate.

Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman 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.”

Release Date

July 11, 2025

Cast

David Corenswet , Rachel Brosnahan , María Gabriela De Faría , Edi Gathegi , Nicholas Hoult , Frank Grillo , Nathan Fillion , Milly Alcock , Sara Sampaio , Pruitt Taylor Vince , Skyler Gisondo , Anthony Carrigan , Wendell Pierce , Beck Bennett , Sean Gunn

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