$2.6 billion: When will we see the most iconic superhero in cinema again?

With four successive incarnations spanning more than 55 years, Superman isn’t the superhero with the most face changes in cinema, as Batman had six in 35 years. But the Henry Cavill era, which began in 2013 with Man of Steel, sadly ended at the end of 2022 with a cameo in Black Adam, which was supposed to mark the actor’s big return to the suit, and which ultimately came to nothing.

It must be said that changes in direction and/or strategy of Warner Bros. Discovery beats many DC-branded projects. Especially since James Gunn and Peter Safran, the architects of the new shared universe, decided to clean up almost the entire past (only Peacemaker escaped for the moment).

And it’s the Guardians of the Galaxy director who will launch the new DC Universe in 2025 with the David Korenswet reboot of the Man of Steel adventures expected this summer at Twisters. Before TFX rebroadcasts Batman v Superman this Thursday, June 6, here’s what we know about the feature film that’s set to be a big event next summer.

Release date: When is the new Superman coming out? where can i see

Takeoff is scheduled to hit theaters in France on July 9, 2025. If last year’s actors and screenwriters postponed several projects, the feature film survived. Or let’s say that its pre-production wasn’t affected enough by filming and therefore the release was delayed, as James Gunn was quick to announce as soon as the motions were finished.

But it has undergone an important change, independent of the movements mentioned above: its name has gone Superman Legacy has SupermanIn short, as the director indicated on Instagram on February 29, 2024, the day filming began (and the hero’s birthday, because life is good sometimes).

Like the return of Man of Steel or Superman, this film will be targeted for the summer period. Take advantage of the sun on Clark Kent, who derives his power from its rays? Or simply because one of the most iconic superheroes of all time deserves the most prominent season so that his return touches as many people as possible.

Especially since it will be the beginning of the future DC Universe, and its success will depend on the future of the shared universe that will be established, on the small and big screen.

Casting: Who will be the new Superman?

This is not a tradition, but not far from it: like his predecessors, James Gunn entrusted the role and the cape to an actor who is less identified with the general public, whose aura will not replace the aura of the character. Seen in Ryan Murphy’s series The Politician and Hollywood, or in the movie The Pearl while waiting for twister tornadoes, the lucky guy is called David Korenswet.

And sure enough, that’s what we saw in the suit in the first official photo from the film released on May 6. An outfit that clearly didn’t have time to go through the car, on which the famous red panties are back with tights and where the logo is inspired by the logo of the comics “Kingdom Come” (where it’s red and black. On the other hand, not like here).

We will probably have to wait until July 9 to find out the nature of the threat he is preparing to face. Or the appearance of the first trailer. But it is already certain that David Korensvet has earned the right to defend Metropolis against Tom Britney and Nicholas Hoult. But the latter, like Cillian Murphy in Batman Begins, who became a coward after auditioning for the role of Bruce Wayne, will play the adversary of the Man of Steel, Lex Luthor.

Rachel Brosnahan, Emmy Award-winner of The Fabulous Mrs., will play her dear sister, Naz Lois Lane. for Maisel and who would beat out Emma McKee and Phoebe Dynevor. We don’t know if the journalist will have the stand-up talent here, as in the Prime Video series, but his choice was much appreciated.

Since we’re talking comedy, Miss Lois Lane will be supported by Jimmy Olsen, played by Skyler Gizondo, revealed by Vive les vacances, and who is no stranger to superheroes as he was Gwen Stacy’s brother. (Emma Stone) “The Amazing Spider-Man.”

The reporter will not be too much support for the heroes against the already announced villains: Lex Luthor and his accomplice Eva Tessmacher (Sara Sampaio), or even the engineer (Maria Gabriela de Faria), who can change the appearance thanks to the liquid metal that replaces it. his blood Let’s not forget the psychic businessman Maxwell Lord, played by James’ brother Sean Gunn.

As long as the feature film contains the word “big” In its title, the latter intends to show her alongside other characters gifted with superpowers: Hawkgirl (Isabella Merced), who can also fly; Mr. Awesome (Eddie Gatheg), an expert martial arts athlete; Metamorpho (Anthony Kerrigan), who can transform; Or even Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), one of the Green Lanterns from the comics.

Not to forget Superman’s cousin: Supergirl will definitely make her debut in the DC Universe thanks to this film, in which she will have traits of Milly Alcock, revealed in the first season of Dragon House, the spin-off/prequel to the game. thrones.

Finally, note that Perry White, editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, will have Wendell Pierce traits. And Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark’s adoptive parents, will be played by Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell. Maybe in flashbacks, because in other stories the first one dies before the hero becomes Superman.

Story: What would Superman say?

Does the reboot have to be an origin story? No. And like Batman with Man-Bat, Superman doesn’t really reset the counters. Unless it’s out of the question, the story shouldn’t start on Krypton, and Jor-El and Lara-El might not be there.

Unlike Clark Kent’s adoptive parents, we follow him through his young superhero years as he tries to blend his human life with his extraterrestrial origins and his superpowers. And that’s all we currently know about the script written by James Gunn himself.

If we go by the typography used to confirm the release date, and which is particularly relevant to the ’50s series, his Superman may be more colorful and upbeat than Zack Snyder’s. But this is only a guess.

On the other hand, it’s certain that the feature film will be the first building block of the future DC Universe, and that the presence of Hawkgirl and Green Lantern, or even Supergirl, who is expected to be in his film later, will be misleading. A world that never stops at the borders of the metropolis.

Therefore, on July 9, 2025, you will have to look at the sky and the screen. Because easter eggs may be hidden in this superman.