Superman Trailer Has One Cringe Moment But Is Otherwise Full Of Exciting Details

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As a lifelong DC fan who’s seen more Superman comics than I can count, this teaser trailer has me buzzing like a Kryptonian spaceship! The way they’ve seamlessly woven together the classic and modern aspects of the Man of Steel is truly a sight to behold. And let’s not forget the surprise appearances – Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and even Metamorpho!

DC Studios has unveiled the very first, heart-pounding, jam-packed-with-action teaser trailer for director James Gunn’s eagerly awaited Superman film. This sneak peek is brimming with raw emotions, special cameos, and a whole lot more!

The story opens by depicting Superman making an emergency landing in the Arctic’s frozen landscape. Subsequently, it cuts to a harried Clark Kent entering The Daily Planet. Later, we see a severely wounded Kal-El with a swollen and bloodied visage, indicating that he has suffered a severe injury.

In a striking rendition, the Superman theme song plays powerfully on an electric guitar, and the words “From James Gunn” are displayed. Several scenes then zero in on Lois Lane as she observes Clark Kent from the newsroom floor. Notably, James Gunn is the director of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.

The story resumes in Kansas, at the Kent family’s farm. Clark embraces his father, Jonathan Kent, as he says, “Coming this Summer.” Superman lets out a whistle, and then we witness a figure or creature barreling through the snow. It turns out to be Krypto!

“Krypto, home. Take me home,” Superman says, then offers Krypto his cape.

At this juncture, the trailer transitions into a medley of significant scenes from the movie. Standout moments comprise of intense shots of Lex Luthor, Green Lantern employing his ring, Hawkgirl battling a fire-breathing monster kaiju, Mister Terrific guarding civilians, Metamorpho observing intently, and various romantic encounters between Lois and Superman/Clark.

The teaser concludes by confirming the July 11, 2025 release date.

Our Take On The Superman Movie Teaser Trailer

All in all, I believe the trailer successfully ignited excitement among fans with plenty of intriguing content. It astonished me by revealing quite a bit. The main impression is that it appears to be an already established universe filled with heroes and villains, making viewers feel like they’re joining something rather than anticipating its development.

Initially, when Marvel unveiled Iron Man in 2008, Tony Stark experienced a profound sense of solitude, much like Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk, Thor in Thor, and Captain America in The First Avenger. It wasn’t until the arrival of The Avengers that this universe started to feel more interconnected.

In the movie ‘Man of Steel’, much like Zack Snyder, Superman represented the initial powerful figure that the world came across, being the first super-powered individual to emerge on their scene.

So it’s cool that Gunn seems to be hitting the ground running.

Frankly speaking, the scene where Krypto says “Take me home” struck me as so poorly executed – visually, audibly, and emotionally – that I found myself almost incredulous with amusement. Yet, it could potentially fit better within the movie’s narrative?

What Projects Are In Gunn’s DCU?

Chapter One: Gods and Monsters has 9 confirmed films, three with release dates.

  • Superman (James Gunn) – July 11, 2025
  • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Craig Gillespie) – June 26, 2026
  • Clayface – September 11, 2026
  • The Authority
  • The Brave and the Bold (Andy Muschietti)
  • Swamp Thing (James Mangold)
  • Untitled Teen Titans Film
  • Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
  • Sgt. Rock (Luca Guadagnino)

The DCU also has seven TV series.

  • Creature Commandos (Dean Lorey) – Out
  • Peacemaker (James Gunn) – August 2025
  • Lanterns (Chris Mundy)
  • Waller (Christal Henry & Jeremy Carver)
  • Paradise Lost
  • Booster Gold
  • Untitled Blue Beetle Series (Miguel Puga)

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2024-12-19 18:08