A major distinction has just been made between Man of Steel and Superman: Legacy.

Superman: Legacywriter and directorJames Gunnconfirmed that his film will be missing a vital element ofClark Kent’sstory.

For now, it appears thatnewly cast David Corenswet will be the only Clark Kent/Kal-El actorin the upcomingDCUproject.

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Is Superman: Legacy DC’s Version of Spider-Man: Homecoming?

That description works for bothSpider-Man: HomecomingandSuperman: Legacy.

Andrew Garfieldand Henry Cavill’s renditions ofSpider-Manand Superman, respectively, have several similarities.

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James Gunn is looking to start fresh, similar to Jon Watt’s mission leading up toSpider-Man: Homecoming.

No need for a fully fleshed-out origin story, because fans have already seen that story told enough.

The previous two Peter Parker origin films,Spider-ManandThe Amazing Spider-Man, each earned an A- score.

James Gunn’s Superman Legacy Movie: Release, Cast & Everything We Know

Superman: Legacysoars into theaters on July 11, 2025.

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