After a lot of speculations about the future of the DC Universe under the helm of James Gunn, we finally know what to expect from this takeover. The new co-chairman of DC Studios announced he’ll blast off the new DC universe by directing the upcoming superhero blockbuster Superman: Legacy.
Gunn announced the news in the Twitter thread, where he shared details about this project, set to hit the theaters on July 11, 2025. Gunn revealed he was offered to direct a film about the iconic superhero years ago, but he initially said no because he didn’t feel he could give him the dignity he deserves.
He kept exploring ways to make Superman’s story unique, fun, and emotional and found what he was looking for when he decided to focus on his heritage. Gunn’s new Superman film will explore “how both his aristocratic Kryptonian parents and his Kansas farmer parents inform who he is and the choices he makes.”
It was clear that Superman will look quite different after Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC and decided to let Henry Cavill go. He announced his exit back in December, just two months after saying he’ll be back as Superman, and credited “the changing of the guard” as the reason for his exit.
