The first image of the Superman costume in James Gunn’s new film provokes unexpected reactions on social networks, and the memes were immediate.
THE The anticipation was huge when James Gunn decided to surprise the world with a first look at David Corenswet dressed in the iconic dress Superman. The fans They expected a heroic imageperhaps a classic pose or an action-packed scene showing off the Man of Steel in all his glory. However, what they got was something entirely different, and social media was quick to react in the most modern way possible: with memes.
In the shared image, Superman appears to be in the midst of a mundane activity like putting on his boots.while around him Metropolis is attacked by a gigantic sphere of light, a scenario that under any other circumstances would require his immediate attention. The contrast between the urgency of the situation and the hero’s carelessness It generated a wave of humor on the Internet and fans couldn’t help but notice the irony of the moment.
Superman is in no hurry
Him first look The new Superman, far from the heroic image that many imagined, has become the perfect target for satire. Countless users have created memes that play with the idea of a more earthly, almost apathetic Superman, while chaos reigns around him. The phrase “Superman putting on boots like any mortal” It has been repeated over and over again, accompanied by images that range from the ridiculous to the comically absurd, mixing it with other characters or changing its location as in a shoe shop.
James Gunnknown for his ability to mix action and humor in his films, perhaps he didn’t anticipate that this image would elicit such a reaction. For some fans, it was a “bad game”a presentation that did not do justice to the legendary hero. However, despite the criticism, many remain confident in this Gunn Will Make a Great Superman Movie. After all, he is a director who has proven himself capable of handling both epic action and lighter moments.
But as the premiere arrives, memes continue to flood the networks. Some stand out the irony of the situationwhile others simply enjoy the idea of a Superman who takes his time, even when the situation presses him.
Superman’s Future on the Big Screen
Despite the initial awkwardness with this image, the film promises to be a profound exploration of the Clark Kent’s Internal Conflictswhile I fight for reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in Smallville. Fans are eager to see how Corenswet, along with an all-star cast that includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane And Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthorwill give life to this new version of the character.
With a release date set for July 11, 2025, there’s still a lot to discover about this new take on the hero. The memes, while funny, are only a small part of the story. James Gunn and his team are getting readyIt remains to be seen whether this more human, relaxed approach to Superman will resonate with fans once the film is released, or whether this first look will simply be an incident in an otherwise spectacular project.
In short, fans found in this image a way to do so. have fun while waiting for the premiereand although the initial reaction It wasn’t what we expected, but it’s clear that Superman continues to be a character who, even in his most banal moments, manages to capture everyone’s imagination.