Everything You Need to Know About James Gunn's Superman Reboot!

James Gunn's Superman reboot marks the beginning of DC Extended Universe's refresh in 2025.

Gunn aims to reshape DC's shared universe across movies and TV, starting with Superman.

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DC Studios, led by Gunn and Peter Safran, coordinates DC's efforts outside of comic books.

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Superman reboot is a fresh start, with some DCEU characters surviving while others change.

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Superman's production remained largely unaffected by industry strikes, with filming expected to end in August 2024.

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The movie's release is scheduled for July 11, 2025, setting the stage for DCU's big-screen revival.

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The plot focuses on a young Clark Kent balancing his Kryptonian heritage and life in Smallville.

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Lex Luthor will feature prominently as the main villain in the movie.

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The cast includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, among others.

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Gunn draws inspiration from iconic Superman comics for the movie's tone and characterization.

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