Expectations are sky-high, as director James Gunn ("Guardians of the Galaxy") launches what is set to be the foundation of a brand-new cinematic universe for DC. Giant monsters, robots - and flying dogs"When I was a kid and I started reading comic books,

The movie marks the first DC film entry for Gunn since he took over the reins of Warner Bros’ superhero label with producer Peter Safran in October 2022. Other upcoming DC Studios projects include HBO’s Green Lantern series Lanterns and a Supergirl movie, due out in 2026.

James Gunn, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan comment on the Man of Steel in an excerpt from Superman: The Art and Making of the Film.

Right now, the 2025 Superman movie is only available to watch in a movie theater when it opens in theaters on Friday, July 11 You can find a showing near you via Fandango . However, we do expect the Superman movie to be on streaming eventually.

Created by the sons of Jewish immigrants, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman is an example of youthful male wish fulfilment: an all-powerful figure dressed like a circus strong man, who uses brawn to right wrongs. However, Siegel and Shuster’s initial version of the character was a more flawed character.

The Man of Steel is the quintessential superhero, but video games have struggled to capture what makes him special.

The film promises a colorful reboot for the longtime face of DC Comics, and its release comes just weeks before the NFL is set to make its own sunny return with the start of 2025 training camp. Which got us thinking: Which of the NFL's current superstars could just as well double as superheroes?