Kal-El, also known by his adoptive Earth name Clark Joseph Kent, and best known by his superhero persona Superman, is a superhero in the DC Extended Universe series of films, based on the DC Comics ch
Henry Cavill as Kal-El / Clark Kent in Man of Steel (2013)
Dylan Sprayberry as 13-year-old Clark Kent, as seen in Man of Steel
Closeup of Clark/Superman in the theatrical cut of Justice League. The execution of Henry Cavill's digitally erased mustache in the cut has drawn ridicule.
Superman's digitally colored black suit, as seen in Zack Snyder's Justice League
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Superman is a 2025 American superhero film written and directed by James Gunn. Based on the DC Comics character Superman, it is the first film in the DC Universe and a reboot of the Superman film seri
Superman (DC Extended Universe)
…Universe (DCU) media franchise. Cavill would be succeeded in the role by David Corenswet, who debuted as Clark Kent / Superman in the eponymous film Superman (2025). Director Zack Snyder's films in the DCEU have aimed to portray Superman in a more flawed and human light as compared to the previous film series…
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Superman stars David Corenswet (left) and Rachel Brosnahan (right) promoting the film in July 2025.
Writer and director James Gunn, pictured during filming in June 2024, began work on a new Superman film in August 2022, after turning down a previous opportunity.
Writer and director James Gunn took specific inspiration from the comic book series All-Star Superman (2005–2008) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. He included the cover art for the comic's first issue (pictured) in the film's announcement.