David Corenswet’s Superman Confirmed to Return Much Sooner Than Expected

James Gunn recently shared some exciting news about Superman’s comeback – it appears the Man of Steel will grace our screens much sooner than initially anticipated, following his solo film. In a recent interview, Gunn explained that Superman’s next appearance might be within the next two years, elaborated on what this may entail, and discussed potential ways future DC projects could incorporate the legendary character in various manifestations.

Superman to return in ‘less than a couple of years’ after his own movie

As a die-hard fan excitedly anticipating Superman’s next appearance, during an interview with Phase Hero, James Gunn hinted that we might catch a glimpse of him sooner than two years. However, he cautiously added, “You’ll see him before then.” To clarify, it seems the return may not feature David Corenswet but instead present the Superman character in another captivating format.

In the Superman movie scheduled for release on July 11, 2025, which is part of DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, Tyler Hoechlin (Corenswet) takes the lead role. This film reimagines the character, featuring Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.

Although DC hasn’t officially announced a standalone sequel, Superman might make an appearance in future productions. Potential options could be Peacemaker Season 2, slated for August 2025, and the Supergirl movie, planned for 2026. Given their strong bond, it’s quite likely that we’ll see Supergirl, and there are whispers that David Corenswet might even make a cameo in her film.

Furthermore, Gunn hinted at potential appearances of this character beyond live-action, alluding to the ongoing animated content by DC. At present, DC is engaged in developing a number of animated series, such as “My Adventures with Green Lantern” and “DC Super Powers.

In a different conversation with ComicBook, Gunn talked about Superman’s hypnotic glasses – a detail frequently overlooked in comic books. He mentioned, “It seems to have been forgotten, but that’s from the source material.” Gunn gave credit to comics writer Tom King for reminding him of the glasses’ canonical hypnosis capabilities, which were initially introduced in Superman (Vol. 1) #330 (1978). Furthermore, he pointed out that Corenswet portrays Clark Kent and Superman with the most distinct differences compared to Christopher Reeve.

2025-07-01 09:11

Superman to return in ‘less than a couple of years’ after his own movie

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