‘Superman’ teaser reveals Lois Lane, Daily Planet and Man of Steel on the run ahead of trailer release

The DC Universe soars to new heights with Superman.

On Wednesday, fans got a glimpse of a teaser that offers a closer look at the world writer-director James Gunn created for his upcoming Superman – including Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and her colleagues at the Daily Planet, the fictional newspaper where Lane and Superman’s alter ego, Clark Kent, work.

The teaser also shows the back of David Corenswet’s head as he flies across the sky in his Superman suit.

This comes two days after Gunn shared a striking motion poster featuring Corenswet as Superman ascending into the sky with the tagline “Look up.” The poster is a subtle tribute to the 1978s Supermanstarring Christopher Reeve, accompanied by a softer, reimagined version of John Williams’ theme.

Originally the title Superman: Legacythe movie was later renamed Superman by Gunn and marks a defining moment in the DC Universe as the inaugural project of the reimagined DC Studios, now led by Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs.

Superman is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. While fans wait for the first trailer, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming film.

What We Know About ‘Superman’

The film’s release date is July 11, 2025. The film’s first teaser trailer is set to drop at 9 a.m. ET on December 19, according to Warner Bros.

After wrapping filming in July, Gunn shared Instagram that the story is about a “good man in a world that is not always so much.”

In an interview in February 2023 with The Hollywood ReporterSafran emphasized that the film “is not an origin story,” but rather an exploration of Superman’s alter ego, Clark Kent, who “balances his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.”

Who is in it?

The film stars Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The cast includes, among others, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

Meet the new Man of Steel

Best known for his roles in Netflix’s The politician and Hollywoodas well as the blockbuster TwistersCorenswet steps into his biggest role to date with Superman. But long before he got the role, fans noticed his resemblance to Henry Cavill, who played Superman in previous film iterations.

In a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Corenswet said it was his “pie-in-the-sky ambition” to play Superman. He offered his own vision of the character, saying, “I love Henry Cavill’s dark and gritty take, but I’d love to see the next one be very bright and upbeat.”

Corenswet and Broshnahan’s casting was announced in July 2023.

At New York Comic Con in October, Gunn had only positive things to say about his star.

“David Corenswet is going to blow people away. He’s the movie star that everyone just dreams he could be. I don’t think anyone really understands the depth of this guy’s talent dramatically, comedically. He’s the best physical action star , I’ve probably ever worked with…” he said.

Corenswet’s dedication impressed Gunn so much that he called him “one of the best actors I’ve ever worked with,” told The Hollywood Reporter in December that his performance is so good that it will “frighten everyone.”

Corenswet’s physical transformation

To prepare for the role, Corenswet underwent a dramatic physical transformation, weighing up to 238 pounds.

“I didn’t fit into any of my pants,” Corenswet said on it Male things (sort of) podcast in September. “It didn’t feel good because I was doing it so fast that my body just hadn’t adjusted to the extra weight and I was still trying to eat a lot.”

Growing up, Corenswet said he “didn’t quite have the physical presence that I wanted to have.” Being cast in Superman, he explained, was the perfect “excuse to really put on some weight.”

Gunn’s vision and nod to the past

Gunn has infused Superman with callbacks to the 1978 classic starring Reeve – including the return of Superman’s red trunks, a staple of the Reeve era, and the hero’s comic book roots, which were not used in recent depictions.

The motion poster also pays homage through its use of Williams’ legendary score, reimagined with modern elements to strike a balance between nostalgia and a new perspective. For the director, the story of Superman is personal.

“I totally relate to Superman because he’s everything that I am,” Gunn told the Hollywood Reporter in April. “He’s someone who’s an outsider who feels like an alien, but also the ultimate insider because he’s a f***ing Superman. And that’s kind of what I want.”

What the cast says

Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane, told Variety earlier this year that she has “always loved” the character, describing her as “smart,” “ambitious” and someone who “most of the time knows she’s the smartest person in the room.”

As for Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor, he described the character as “imposing and dangerous,” and told the Hollywood Reporter that Gunn “pushed me in exciting ways.” He told Entertainment tonight“I’m really excited for people to see David’s take on Superman too, because he’s brilliant.”

Fillion, who plays Green Lantern, praised Gunn’s reverence for the original Superman theme in a Instagram postsand writes that the motion poster “brings back incredible memories for me and at the same time completely new exciting emotions.”

Merced, who plays Hawkgirl, told podcast host Josh Horowitz that “the entire film is very faithful to the comics, but with a James Gunn twist”, calling it “clever” and “heartwarming”.

Why the movie matters

Superman is more than just a reboot — it’s a litmus test for the future of the DCU.

After the critical and financial struggles of recent DC films such as Black Adam and The FlashGunn’s film aims to restore the character to his roots while forging a path forward for the DC cinematic universe.

Update, December 18, 2024: This story was originally published on December 16, 2024 and has been updated with new information.