Superman: Legacy: Release Date, Plot Details & Everything We Know
Superman: Legacy is the first entry in James Gunn's much anticipated new DCU, and here is everything we know from cast to story and release date.
Superman: Legacy (2025)
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman: Legacy is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill's departure from the role, honoring the character's roots as "the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way."
Superman: Legacy
- Release Date
- July 11, 2025
- Director
- James Gunn
- Cast
- David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, María Gabriela De Faría
- Writers
- James Gunn
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Franchise(s)
- DCU
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David Corenswet's New Superman Comes To Life In Exciting DCU Reboot Art
David Corenswet becomes the DC Universe's new Man of Steel in Superman: Legacy fan art, imagining what the actor might look like in his super suit.
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New DCU Supergirl Casting Rumored For Superman: Legacy Has DC Fans Furious For Sasha Calle
Rumors of the DCU's Supergirl recast in Superman: Legacy suggest Sasha Calle will no longer play the hero, sparking fan reactions on social media.
Kurt Russell Addresses Superman: Legacy Casting Rumors: "I'll Take On Marlon Brando!"
With James Gunn set to direct Superman: Legacy, Kurt Russell discusses the possibility of him joining the DC Universe as a pivotal Superman character.
James Gunn Addresses Superman: Legacy Villain Rumors As Fans Speculate About DC Universe Reboot
DC Studios boss James Gunn addresses the various DC Universe rumors that are floating around about which villain will be featured in Superman: Legacy.
DCU's New Superman Actor's Transformation Highlighted In Before & After Casting Photos
Superman: Legacy's David Corenswet continues to bulk up to play Clark Kent, and a comparison between new and past photos shows his huge progress.
DCU's First Superman: Legacy Poster Imagined In Exciting Fan Art
With several actors having joined Superman: Legacy recently, a new DC Universe fan poster brings some of the key players together in the new movie.
David Corenswet's Superman Teams Up With Henry Cavill & Tom Welling's DC Heroes In Multiverse Art
David Corenswet, who is set to play Superman in Superman: Legacy, joins forces with past Superman actors Henry Cavill and Tom Welling in new DC art.
10 Ways Superman Legacy Can Define The DC Universe For The Rest Of Its Run
As the first true installment of the DC Universe, Superman: Legacy can define the future of the franchise in a handful of interesting ways.
Superman: Legacy’s Pitch-Perfect Lex Luthor Imagined In Comic Book Style Art
Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, and the DCU actor looks perfect as the character in retro comics style fan art.
Superman's DCU Introduction Is Brave 12 Years After Henry Cavill's Debut
James Gunn's Superman: Legacy will be the DCU's first live-action movie, which means that it will face similar challenges as the DCEU's Man of Steel.
New Superman Legacy Casting Comes To Life In Wonderful DC Universe Art
As The Engineer has finally been cast in the DC Universe for Superman: Legacy, new fan art imagines María Gabriela de Faría as the character.
The MCU’s Release Date Chaos Secretly Helps DCU’s First Movie
James Gunn's Superman: Legacy has secretly received a nice boost from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's recent release date changes in a key way.
Superman: Legacy Can Now Undo A 7-Year-Old Crime Against A Veteran DC Character
Recent casting news from James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy can finally undo a seven-year-old crime committed towards a veteran DC Comics character.
Why Nicholas Hoult Is Better As DCU’s Lex Luthor Than Its Superman
Nicholas Hoult has been cast as Lex Luthor for the DCU's Superman: Legacy, despite auditioning for Superman, but this choice is actually perfect.
DCU's Superman Reveals Bulked Up Physique Long Before 2025 DC Reboot
A new photo of Superman: Legacy's David Corenswet reveals that the Clark Kent actor has already bulked up considerably for the upcoming DCU movie.
Nicholas Hoult Becomes The Ultimate Lex Luthor In Superman: Legacy Art After DCU Casting
With Nicholas Hoult reportedly joining the DCU as Lex Luthor, the X-Men star gets imagined as the iconic supervillain in new Superman: Legacy fan art.
Superman Legacy's New Jimmy Olsen Got Wonder Woman Approval 4 Months Ago
Skyler Gisondo is playing Jimmy Olsen in the DC Universe's Superman: Legacy, and Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter was already in favor of him.
Official DCU Jimmy Olsen Actor Gets Comics Accurate Costume In New Superman Legacy Art
Following the casting announcement of Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy, new fan art imagines what he might look like in the role.
Veteran DC Villain Actors Praise James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Casting
As Lex Luthor and Eve Teschmacher are joining the DC Universe, past actors who played them congratulate the new stars on joining Superman: Legacy.