Superman Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 11, 2025

Superman

Release Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 Theaters

Director: James Gunn

Starring: David Corenswet • Rachel Brosnahan • Nicholas Hoult • Pruitt Taylor Vince • Skyler Gisondo

PG-13 Action N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

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Who stars in Superman: Cast List

D
David Corenswet
... Clark Kent

The Greatest Hits, Twisters
R
Rachel Brosnahan
... Lois Lane

The Amateur , The Courier
Nicholas Hoult
... Lex Luthor

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, The Order
P
Pruitt Taylor Vince
... Jonathan Kent

Gotti, Lady in the Lake (series)
S
Skyler Gisondo
... Jimmy Olsen

The Social Dilemma, Booksmart
M
Milly Alcock
... Supergirl

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Superman
Nathan Fillion
... Green Lantern Guy Gardner

Monsters University, Skincare
I
Isabela Merced
... Hawkgirl

Madame Web, Alien: Romulus
E
Edi Gathegi
... Mister Terrific

Better Start Swimming, Twilight
A
Anthony Carrigan
... Metamorpho

Fatherhood, Bill & Ted Face The Music
S
Sean Gunn
... Maxwell Lord

New Years Rev, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
S
Sara Sampaio
... Eve Teschmacher

Crew Behind the Film

The film's director James Gunn last helmed Superman and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film's writer James Gunn last penned Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

Director: James Gunn
Screenwriter: James Gunn
Producer: Jeff Safran

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production Details

What we know about the Superman movie production.

Key Facts

The first theatrical release in Gunn and Safran’s new DC Universe (7/30/2023).
Described by DC head Jeff Safran: “It’s not an origins story, it focuses on Superman’s balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He’s the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, he’s kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old fashioned (4/23/2023)".
James Gunn will direct from his screenplay based on characters from DC. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (3/19/2023).

Production Updates for Superman

Apr 2025

Completed

Changed Superman movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2024

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Apr 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Feb 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production expected to start March 2024.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violence, action and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Superman: Official Trailers, Teasers and Clips

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Official Trailer

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Sneak Peek

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Teaser Trailer

Superman Release Dates: Now Available

Superman was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 11, 2025. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Madea’s Destination Wedding, Sovereign and Push.

Superman DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Superman is expected to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in September 2025. This estimated date is subject to change and may vary by region. Pre-orders are available: Pre-order Superman on DVD and Blu-ray on Amazon