In anticipation of what comes next Superman the film is building, as is the speculation about its trailer. As a result, director James Gunn set the record straight on social media.
When presented with a claim that Warner Bros. put “tremendous pressure” on the marketing team to ensure that the first trailer is “well received”, Gunn said it was “kind of true” before debunking the second part of the claim.who said the studio told the Superman editing team to improve the clip. “But when he says ‘studio,’ it’s just me.” the director said on Topics.
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“Like the only studio involved in editing or anything related to the trailer is DC Studios, that’s me and Peter. [Safran]. And I’m the one who’s creative and demanding” Gunn continued. He also explained that the trailer for every film he has worked on meets the highest standards. “This is the exact same rigorous process I followed to cut each Guardian trailer, pushing the marketing people as hard as possible” he said.
Gunn then detailed the process which involved “cutting and re-cutting until I thought we had something worthy of the film itself.” The famous director also said that his notes to the editing team always have more substance than a simple three-word requirement. “That said… my notes are much more specific than “improve things”,” added the filmmaker.
Superman Trailer Will Likely Be Brilliant
Gunn recently provided an update on Superman trailer, saying he’s “watched it dozens of times.” Although it remains unclear when fans will be able to see the highly anticipated music video, Creature Commandos Voice actor Frank Grillo was lucky enough to get an early glimpse. “I’m not kidding, and I’m not exaggerating, my skin felt hot and I had goosebumps.” he said after seeing the trailer.
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While fans eagerly await James Gunn’s Superman movie, pulling off the Man of Steel isn’t his biggest challenge – Lois Lane is.
Written and directed by Gunnthe film “follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing”, the official Superman the synopsis reads. “He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that considers that old-fashioned.” The film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, along with Rachel Brosnahan as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as villain Lex Luthor.
The cast also includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason, Maria Gabriela de Faria as Angela Spica , Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. Wendell Pierce stars as Daily Planet editor Perry White, with Vince Pruitt Taylor and Neva Howell as Clark’s human adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent.
Superman will be released in theaters worldwide on July 11, 2025.
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Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth and justice in a world that considers kindness old-fashioned.
- Release date
- July 11, 2025