DC’s Teaser for First Superman Trailer Includes Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Look at Superman in Action

Writer-director James Gunn has revealed a teaser for the debut Superman trailer ahead of its release tomorrow, December 19.

A teaser for a trailer wouldn’t normally be interesting, but it does provide a first look, albeit brief, at Superman in action. The Man of Steel is seen in two shots, the first flying towards some sort of snow or ice structure, the second breaking the sound barrier as he soars high into the air, both buoyed by a fresh version of John Williams’ iconic Superman score.

We also get a first look outside and inside the Daily Planet, the famous fictional newspaper Clark Kent and Lois Lane work at as reporters. We see Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane staring at what we assume is a live feed showing inside the Daily Planet newsroom. Lois is flanked by other members of the Daily Planet staff: Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), Steve Lombard (Beck Bennett), Cat Grant (Mikaela Hoover) and Ron Troupe (Christopher McDonald). What doomsday event do they fear and will Superman save the day?

While we wait to find out, check out IGN’s interview with James Gunn, where he reveals new details about his Superman movie.

Superman hits theaters on July 11, 2025 and is the first film in the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

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