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Superman: Legacy (2025)

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Superhero
Release Date:
July 11, 2025
Director:
James Gunn
Cast:
Henry Cavill
Main Genre:
Superhero
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latest Superman: Legacy Articles

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James Gunn Confirms Superman: Legacy's Start Window

Superman: Legacy writer-director James Gunn confirms the DC Universe film is set to enter production in January 2024.

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Superman: Legacy Can Adapt Krypto's Best Story From a Popular Animated Series

James Gunn has hinted that Krypto the Superdog will appear in Superman: Legacy. The canine's own show from the mid-2000s has some good ideas for him.

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Chris Pratt Isn't Right for Superman - But He Could Fill Another DCU Role

Director James Gunn recently hinted that a GotG cast member is a part of Superman: Legacy. Chris Pratt would be fantastic, just not as Clark Kent.

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James Gunn Teases Krypto the Superdog for Superman: Legacy

Superman: Legacy writer-director James Gunn seemingly confirms that Krypto is in the film, jokingly offering the role to Chris Pratt.

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James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Will Include a GOTG Star

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn confirms that one film cast member will be featured in his Superman: Legacy movie for DC Studios.

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James Gunn's First Superman: Legacy Script Draft Was Submitted Before the WGA Strike

DC Studios co-COE James Gunn reportedly turned in a draft of the Superman: Legacy script, just before the Writers Guild of America strike began.

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REPORT: DC Boss James Gunn Will Support Writers' Strike Over Superman: Legacy

DC Studios co-head James Gunn is reportedly putting Superman: Legacy on hold in support of the looming Writers Guild of America strike.

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James Gunn Has Multiple Options for DCU's New Superman - But Not Chris Pratt

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn claims actor Chris Pratt will not play the titular Man of Steel in the upcoming Superman: Legacy.

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Superman: Legacy Is Not a Comedy, Promises James Gunn

DC Studios co-head James Gunn says the upcoming Superman: Legacy, which he's writing and directing, won't be a comedy like his previous films.

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James Gunn Gives Fans an Exciting Superman: Legacy Casting Update

DC Studios co-head James Gunn gives fans an exciting update on the current state of casting for 2025's Superman: Legacy.

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Superman: Legacy's James Gunn Confirms the Return of Clark's Best Pal

Superman: Legacy writer-director James Gunn confirms the DCU film will feature the big-screen return of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen.

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Superman: Legacy Can Fix a Massive Mistake by Making a Shazam! Star Its Man of Steel

James Gunn's DCU is still looking for the perfect actor to portray Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy, but the best choice may already exist in the DCU.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Will Arrive After Superman: Legacy, Confirms James Gunn

DC Studios co-head James Gunn says that Peacemaker Season 2 will come out after his 2025 DC Universe film, Superman: Legacy.

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RUMOR: Superman: Legacy Will Introduce a New Lex Luthor Into the DCU

A new Superman: Legacy rumor claims that the upcoming reboot will pit the Man of Steel against a recast incarnation of his archnemesis, Lex Luthor.

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Superman: Legacy Must Finally Nail the Daily Planet Supporting Cast

Superman: Legacy needs to embrace a lot of the hero's traditional aspects, but one element that's been sorely overlooked is his supporting cast.

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Superman: Legacy May Finally Bring a Genius Villain to the Big Screen

James Gunn is hinting at some of the new DCU's upcoming characters, and one of them might be a Superman villain who's yet to appear on the big screen.

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James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Will Make or Break the New DCU

Superman: Legacy is vitally important to the cinematic DC Universe's future, and it will showcase why James Gunn was or wasn't a good choice to lead.

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James Gunn Seemingly Confirmed as Superman: Legacy Director

In a new interview discussing DC Studios' creative committee, DC Comics writer Tom King refers to James Gunn as the director of Superman: Legacy.

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10 Comics We Don't Want To Inspire Superman: Legacy

With the upcoming Superman: Legacy film announced, writers and directors should avoid using certain DC comics as inspiration for the plot.

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10 Important DC Legacies To Explore In Superman: Legacy

The newly announced Superman: Legacy film could draw inspiration from many DC Comics legacies involving the Man of Steel and his supporting cast.

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