Superman trailer – Henry Cavill alternative stars in worrying DC reboot footage | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

The long-awaited Superman reboot with David Corenswet changing Henry Cavill will probably be launched in cinemas subsequent yr.

And now the primary trailer from Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy director James Gunn has landed (or ought to that be taken off?) with the Man of Steel residing in a DC universe the place different superheroes exist already.

In the alarming first look, Kal-El is bloody and injured as his trusty canine Krypto involves his rescue, whereas Earthling members of the general public look livid with the superhero.

Just what may very well be going flawed? Superman is principally invulnerable in spite of everything. Whatever the case, we’re certain that Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, who seems to be relatively James Bond-like within the first footage, has one thing to do with it.

And sure, that’s John Williams’ iconic theme from the 1978 authentic again in motion for 2025’s Superman, which was briefly referred to as Superman: Legacy throughout growth.

The new movie’s official synopsis reads: “Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theatres worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humour and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.”

With a retro-futuristic look and sunny comedian ebook color palette, it is a far cry from the grungy look of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. It seems to be like we’ll be getting the optimistic and hopeful Superman followers have been eager for on the massive display for years. Kal-El’s Truth, Justice, and the American Way appear to be making an enormous comeback.

Warner Bros added: “The film stars David Corenswet (Twisters, Hollywood) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the X-Men movies, Juror #2) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Gotham), Nathan Fillion (the Guardians of the Galaxy films, The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, Booksmart), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box) and Neva Howell (Greedy People).”

Superman will probably be launched in UK cinemas on July 11, 2025.