Will Superman: Legacy be a comedy?

James Gunn addressed some fans' fears.

Will Superman: Legacy Be a Comedy?

Henry Cavill’s Superman, James Gunn

People in every single country in the world know the story of Superman.

So it just took me some time to take a stab at figure it out.

And thats kind of like what I feel like.

Superman in comics

Even with that knowledge,Legacyprobably won’t go as far as Zack Snyder’sMan of Steelin terms of seriousness.

Instead, fans can probably expect a tone closer to Christopher Reeves' 20th-century classic Superman outings.

3now receiving excellent reactionsfrom critics ahead of its May release.

James Gunn, Superman

Superman: Legacyisset to film in January 2024, withcasting currently underwayfor the movie.

The DCU’s first blockbuster hits theaters on July 11, 2025.

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