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Superman: Legacy (2025)

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Superman: Legacy
Superhero

Director
James Gunn
Release Date
July 11, 2025
Cast
Nicholas Hoult , Rachel Brosnahan , Skyler Gisondo , David Corenswet
Main Genre
Superhero

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Superman: Legacy's James Gunn Shares an Encouraging Production Update Ahead of Filming

Superman: Legacy writer/director James Gunn shares an encouraging production update for the hotly-anticipated DC Universe movie.

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David Corenswet Takes to the Sky in Superman: Legacy Fan Poster

A fan-made poster for Superman: Legacy imagines David Corenswet's Man of Steel in the DCU.

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Superman: Legacy Fan Art Sees David Corenswet With and Without the Red Trunks

Fan art for Superman: Legacy sees leading man David Corenswet clad in costumes with and without the red trunks.

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James Gunn Shares Artwork of Superman: Legacy's Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor

Artwork shared by James Gunn provides a sneak peek at how Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor might appear in Superman: Legacy.

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James Gunn Shares Disappointing Update on Superman: Legacy's New Suit Reveal

Superman: Legacy helmer James Gunn offers a disappointing update on when DCU fans can expect to see the Last Son of Krypton's new suit.

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James Gunn Confirms Key Detail for Lex Luthor's Look in Superman: Legacy

James Gunn reveals one aspect of Lex Luthor's appearance in Superman: Legacy.

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James Gunn Reveals What's Wrong With Superman: Legacy's Reported Logline

James Gunn says there are "elements of truth" to the Superman: Legacy logline while revealing which parts are inaccurate.

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Superman: Legacy Gets Filming Update, New Plot Details Revealed

Superman: Legacy, the first film of the new DCU, gets an update as new story details from the upcoming superhero tentpole emerge.

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James Gunn Reveals What's Different About Green Lantern's Costume in the DCU

DCU Studios co-CEO James Gunn responds to a fan question about Green Lantern's wardrobe in future DC Universe projects.

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James Gunn Reveals Why He Won’t Use The Volume for Superman: Legacy

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn teases the scale of Superman: Legacy’s production, which is slated to begin during the first quarter of 2024.

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James Gunn Weighs in on Superman's Red Trunks Controversy

Superman: Legacy helmer James Gunn speaks out on the fan debate over whether Superman should wear his classic red trunks.

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James Gunn Reacts to Rumors of Guardians of the Galaxy Star's Casting in Superman: Legacy

After a recent report broke out about a longtime Marvel star appearing in James Gunn's upcoming Superman reboot, the director quickly responded.

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James Gunn Teases Superman: Legacy's New Costume for the Man of Steel

Superman: Legacy writer-director James Gunn hints as to what the Last Son of Krypton's costume will look like in the movie.

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James Gunn Explains How Cameos Ruin Superhero Movies

Superman: Legacy director James Gunn coins a new term for the unnecessary character cameos prevalent in many modern superhero films.

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James Gunn Compares Superman: Legacy to Oppenheimer in Response to Casting Criticisms

Director James Gunn defends Superman: Legacy’s by pointing to what it has in common with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

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Michael Rosenbaum Welcomes Superman: Legacy's Nicholas Hoult to the Lex Luthor Family

Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum congratulates Nicholas Hoult on joining Superman: Legacy and becoming the next live-action Lex Luthor.

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James Gunn Reveals Why Michael Rosenbaum Isn’t Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy

Superman: Legacy writer-director James Gunn delves into why Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum isn't Lex Luthor in the project.

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James Gunn Teases Superman: Legacy's Lex Luthor

James Gunn confirms Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor casting and teases that an unforgettable version of the DC supervillain is coming in Superman: Legacy.

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James Gunn Addresses Kurt Russell's Rumored Superman: Legacy Casting

Superman: Legacy writer/director James Gunn reveals if the rumor of Kurt Russell being cast as Jor-El in the upcoming DC Universe movie is true.

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Kurt Russell Reacts to Superman: Legacy Casting Rumors

Kurt Russell responds to rumors that James Gunn is eyeing him to play the Man of Steel's father, Jor-El, in Superman: Legacy.

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