James Gunn announced a brand-new Superman movie that will kick off his slate of DCU projects.

Now, that day has finally come as Superman is put into the spotlight once more.

However, it won’t be an origin story for the Man of Steel.

Superman, Henry Cavill

He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way.

He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned."

Henry was never cast.

James Gunn, Superman

He was in a cameo, and that was the end of his story."

Hes a great guy.

I think hes gotten dicked around by a lot of people, including former regimes of this company.

DC Officially Replacing Henry Cavill as Superman

But this Superman isnt Henry for a number of reasons.

Superman: Legacyis confirmed to debut in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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