The first trailer for the newSupermanmovie will be released later this week, and theDC Universeproject could finally share some interesting reveals that have been a long time coming.David Corenswet’s Supermanhas already appeared in a way, asthe hero showed up in a trailer forCreature Commandos, the first project inGunn’s new DCU. However, the first formal look at the Man of Steel in action will come in theSupermanmovie trailer.
DC Studios has released thefirst officialSupermanposterto kickstart the film’s marketing push. DC has also revealed thattheSupermanteaser trailer will be unveiled on Thursday, December 19. A previous report fromPuckstated that Krypto would appear in the teaser. With that reveal out of the way, there are many other members ofSuperman’s cast of charactersthat could finally be shown to the public, as well as other potential reveals that make the trailer teem with potential.
10David Corenswet’s Superman Fighting Villains
The Man Of Steel In Action
The first major reveal expected for theSupermantrailer is related to both its main hero and the film’s antagonists. So far, a few villains have been revealed to physically engage with Superman through set photos and videos. Those includeMaría Gabriela de Faría’s Engineer, a member of The Authority, a superpowered team announced to have a DCU movie, and a mysterious man wearing a black suit with a “U” on his chest.
I Can’t Get Over David Corenswet’s First Superman Appearance Before His DCU Movie & Its Justice League Implications
David Corenswet’s Superman has appeared in the trailer for a DCU project before his Superman movie releases, and the Justice League could be involved.
One of the easiest ways to build excitement for theSupermantrailer is to show how superhero action will be handled in the DCU movie. David Corenswet’s Superman could use powers like heat vision or freeze breath against the two villains — and perhaps others — offering a sneak peek of the movie’s battles and CGI.Henry Cavill’s Superman had great action scenes, which Corenswet’s has to match.
9How The Superman Suit Looks Onscreen
The Superhero Costume Has Become A Controversial Topic
Besides his fight scenes, another key aspect of Corenswet’s Superman also needs the spotlight in the upcomingSupermanmovie trailer. One of the biggest debates when Gunn announced that a new actor would play the DCU’s Superman instead of Henry Cavill was related to what the hero’s costume would look like. Both an official image and set photos have since shared different angles of David Corenswet’s Superman costume, whichfeatures Kal-El’s classic red trunks alongside a modern design.
The Superman costume has proven itself divisive. Be it due to the many lines on the suit leading to what some believe is an overcomplicated design or the suit’s baggy look, fans have voiced their concerns. The newSupermanmovie trailer has the job ofshowing how the hero’s costume will look great on the big screen, both in still moments and amid superhero action.
8The First Official Look At Corenswet’s Clark Kent
Both Sides Of the DC Character Matter Equally
There have been some greatversions of Superman in live-action. However,not all of them treated the Clark Kent side of the hero with the same careas the Man of Steel. Thankfully, James Gunn has already said that Superman and Clark will be equally important to the newSupermanfilm’s story. It is up to the upcomingSupermanmovie trailer to prove that is going to be the case, and a look at Corenswet’s Clark is expected.
Clark needs to be fun and wholesome.
In set videos,David Corenswet’s Clark Kent was shown to have curly hair and be clumsy. The character looks very different from when the actor is suited up as Superman. Seeing that difference in both personality and appearance when theSupermanmovie trailer releases would help measure how Corenswet’s portrayal of the character could go. Clark needs to be fun and wholesome.
7The Chemistry Between Lois Lane And Clark Kent
The DC Movie’s Key Relationship
There is no way to talk about Clark Kent without mentioning Lois Lane.The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselstar Rachel Bornahan gives life to the intrepid reporter in James Gunn’sSupermanmovie. After Amy Adams' Lois in the DCEU failed to be as much of an exciting character and active player as Lois is expected to be, the first trailer for Corenswet’s Superman has to show thatthe DC Universe’s take on Lois Lane will go a more traditional path.
Given how important Clark Kent’s side of the story will be to the movie,his chemistry with Lois needs to be electrifying. The movie depends on that key relationship, and the firstSupermantrailer needs to not only find room to show it, but include a major moment or two that details how great Corenswet’s Clark and Brosnahan’s Lois go together.
6How The Superman Movie’s Other Heroes Figure Into The Story
The Man Of Steel Will Have Some Company
Just as Clark Kent will be important to theSupermanmovie, the character’s superhero side will also be. To that end, David Corenswet’s Superman will not be the only superhero appearing in the DCU’s first movie. James Gunn has decided to make the DCU a lived-in world, which means thatheroes have already been active for yearsbefore the audience gets a chance to see them appear. As such, theSupermanmovie trailer has to confirm which heroes Superman has already met.
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So far,the Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, and Metamorpho are confirmedto appear inSuperman. Milly Alcock’s Supergirl will also reportedly appear in the movie, though she is highly unlikely to be in the trailer, as Gunn has yet to confirm herSupermanrole. The upcoming DCU trailer needs to feature the confirmed heroes and show a good look at their suits, powers, dynamics, and their role in the story.
5What Metamorpho’s CGI Looks Like
The Mysterious Member Among The DCU Movie’s Heroes
Of all the DCU heroes appearing in theSupermanmovie, one of them remains a major mystery. Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific have all appeared inSupermanset photos and videos. That way, fans have already seen some material involving them, even if not officially released by DC. However,Anthony Carrigan’s Metamorpho still has to show up. The reason for that could simply be related to how the character looks.
DC Studios could have decided to go foreither a fully CGI role for Metamorpho or a VFX-heavy partif Gunn chose to also incorporate a practical suit of some sort. Of all the heroes appearing inSuperman, Metamorpho has the most unique look. TheSupermanmovie trailer has the chance to make the first peek at the character something memorable.
4The First Look At Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor
Superman’s Nemesis Is The Main Villain Of The DCU Film
While heroes are going to be a big factor in James Gunn’sSuperman, villains are also important to the film. Among them, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor will be theSupermanmovie’s main villain. Hoult was barely spotted as Lex Luthor on the movie’s set, meaning his arc in the film and scenes are still a secret. The firstSupermanmovie trailer has to do a good job ofmaking Lex menacing and teasing his motives.
Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor was one of the most criticized characters of the old DCEU. TheSupermanmovie trailer needs to show that the DCU is changing that, making Lex Luthor a villain that scares both the heroes and the audience alike. Seeing how Lex interacts differently with Superman, Lois Lane, and Eve Teschmacher in the trailer could allow his different layers to be displayed.
3What The Superman Image’s Glowing Light In The Sky Means
The First Official Superman Movie Image Raised Many Questions
When the first official look at David Corenswet’s Superman was revealed, director James Gunn chose to do so with a shot of the Man of Steel sitting down while a mysterious event was happening outside his apartment’s window. In the image,a giant ball of light can be seen in the Metropolis skies. Pink and green lights can be seen, but so far Gunn has provided no explanation of what they mean.
The firstSupermantrailer can finally give an answer to that question. Be it throughGreen Lantern having a fight with a villainor some other type of reason. The teaser can show more of what is going on with Metropolis. Some fans have theorized that the alien villain Brainiac could be behind it. TheSupermantrailer could make it clear one way or the other.
2The Daily Planet And All Its Cast
Another Important Part Of Clark Kent’s Life
Perry White, Cat Grant, Steve Lombard, and more have been announced as part of the DCU’s Daily Planet crew. Seeing howClark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen work alongside one anotherand the rest of the Daily Planet crew will be exciting after the DCEU barely touched on the subject. TheSupermantrailer can show their dynamic at the office, with the Daily Planet crew responsible for a moment of levity or two in the footage.
Supermanset photos have also shown that the Daily Planet crew will be right in the middle of the DCU movie’s action. Lois Lane and the rest of the characters wereseen leaving Mister Terrific’s shipin the middle of rubble in Metropolis. The firstSupermanmovie trailer could feature shots of that moment to tease why they happen to be there.
1How The Fortress Of Solitude Looks
One Of DC Comics' Most Iconic Locations
The Fortress of Solitude is one of the most iconic locations related to the Man of Steel’s lore in DC Comics.There have been many exciting and grand versions of the Fortress of Solitudein live-action, and the Superman trailer can show what David Corenswet’s looks like. It could look more like a palace on the inside, a traditional crystal-filled location, a more modern icy construct, or any other way director James Gunn chooses to visualize it.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to it. Given how DC is promoting theSupermanfootage as a teaser trailer, it is likely that the footage revealed could be more focused on the movie’s big beats and characters. Due toits importance in Superman loreand how it could explain Kal-El’s past in the DCU, theSupermantrailer needs to show a snippet of the Fortress of Solitude.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
