Since its announcement, DC’s upcoming Superman: Legacy has become one of the most anticipated films in the DC universe of the last few years. Rumours around the reboot’s plot, cast, and release details have flooded the internet over the summer, so let’s summarise the facts that we’ve been able to gather about the film so far.
The Release
Filming for Superman: Legacy is set to begin in January 2024, and the film will be released on the 11th of July 2025. This was announced in January by DC’s co-CEO James Gunn, who was later revealed as the director, writer, and producer of the film.
While Gunn has made it clear that the film is set to have a theatrical release on this day, many fans are already speculating about its release in streaming. Our guess is that the film will join DC’s recent blockbusters on Max (formerly HBO Max), which has been the exclusive streaming platform for the DC cinematic universe.
Max is only available in a few selected countries, so DC fans wanting to stream the film have the option of using a VPN service like ExpressVPN. A VPN is a virtual private network that ensures a secure, risk-free connection to the internet. In this case, a VPN could provide viewers with an IP address from a region where Max is available, such as the U.S., by encrypting their traffic, making it safe to stream any DC content.
The Cast
While the remaining cast of the film has not yet been signed off on, the main stars were announced in late June. The Politician star David Corenswet will be taking on the role of Superman, and Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner Rachel Brosnahan has been cast as his love interest, Lois Lane.
The decision to replace Henry Cavill as Clark Kent, who had played this role in Justice League, Batman v Superman, and Man of Steel, was quite a controversial one, as reported by Screen Rant, as many fans expressed their disappointment in Cavill ceasing to personify the Kryptonian superhero.
The main speculation is now the role of Lex Luthor, Superman’s perpetual nemesis. Rumours about Glenn Howerton occupying Lex’s role surfaced after the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor shared a piece of fan art via an Instagram story of him in Lex Luthor’s green combat suit. Could be nothing – but we can dream!
The Story
The key thing there is to know about the Superman: Legacy story is that it is the first instalment in the first part of the new DC Universe reimagined by James Gunn, called “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters”. Marketed as a fresh take on DC’s superheroes, this new universe promises to deliver a never-before-seen angle on the narratives of the franchise’s beloved characters.
As stated by the Independent, James Gunn recently took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to debunk a rumour that Superman: Legacy would tell an origin story depicting Corenswet growing up as Clark – “there won’t be a Young Clark”, the co-chairman said. The rumour is thought to have originated following Cavill’s exit and replacement by Corenswet, who is 10 years younger than him.
We will hopefully have more news about Superman: Legacy once filming kicks off next year. Until then, the latest DC Studios film, Blue Beetle, is now playing in cinemas worldwide.
