James Gunn is marking the launch of the Superman trailer, which was previewed for the DC Studios film on Thursday, December 19.

As co-head of DC Studios and a filmmaker, Gunn expressed his gratitude on social media for the overwhelming support received.

“Krypto truly brought us home: With over 250 million views and a million social media posts, Superman has become the most viewed and discussed trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros,” Gunn shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

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He added, “This is all thanks to you: we are incredibly grateful and, most importantly, excited to present this film to you in July. Happy Holidays!”

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Superman features David Corenswet in the lead role, set to be released on July 11, 2025. The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, alongside Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Sean Gunn, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Isabel Merced, and Nathan Fillion.

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Prior to the public release of the trailer, Deadline had the opportunity to preview it on Monday, where Gunn provided insights, stating, “We start with a battered Superman, which I believe reflects our country.”

Gunn emphasized that Superman is “a film about kindness and goodness,” asserting, “I have faith in the inherent goodness of people, and I believe that, regardless of ideological differences, most individuals are striving to be good.”

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Gunn previously noted that his interpretation of the superhero classic was influenced by all past DC media.

“All previous DC media has had an impact on me,” Gunn remarked, according to IGN. “While the original Donner film influenced me, this is not merely a homage to that; it diverges significantly. Zack [Snyder] contributed some excellent elements, which also shaped my approach.”

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He elaborated, “The DC animated universe has influenced me greatly, along with various comic book elements—especially ‘All-Star Superman’—which has shaped my vision more than anything else. I aim to capture that Silver Age essence with a science-fiction twist, portraying Lex [Luthor] as a sort of sorcerer due to his exceptional scientific prowess.”

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Although filming for Superman concluded at the end of July, Gunn recently announced on Threads that he would be returning for “a day and a half of pickup shots,” clarifying, “No scenes. No reshoots. Just a few individual shots to enhance the film.”

Person: James Gunn, David Ayer, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, María Gabriela de Faría, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Sean Gunn, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Isabel Merced, Nathan Fillion

Company Names: DC Studios, Warner Bros

Titles: Superman, Suicide Squad, All-Star Superman

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