CouldJames Gunnsit behind the camera for the new iteration of the Man of Steel? DC Studios writerTom Kingseems certain of it, as he recently mentioned during an interview with the YouTube channelComic Pop Returns. Around the 52:00 minute mark of the hour-long conversation, the writer talks about his experience with working for DC Studios and collaborating with the team led by theSuicide Squaddirector. While elaborating about how Gunn is as a fit leader for the brand, King casually mentions that, not only isthe co-head of the studiowriting the movie, but he will also be in charge of directing duties for the project.
Superman: Legacywill be the first film set underJames Gunn’s initiativemeant to build a new DC Universe. The movie will focus on a young version of Clark Kent, who will struggle to balance his life as an amateur journalist at the Daily Planet with his second job of being the most powerful superhero in the world. Unfortunately, exploring a younger iteration of the character means thatHenry Cavill, who played Superman inZack Snyder’s films and in the post-credits scene forBlack Adam, will not return to the role. A new actor ready to suit up in the cape and tights hasn’t been cast as of yet.
The project was first announced during a huge presentation held in January, where Gunn, alongside DC Films co-president,Peter Safran, unveiled the first chapter of their upcoming universe. TitledGods and Monsters, the franchise’s debut slate of content includes the filmSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, based on Tom King’s comic book of the same name. In that story, Kara Zor-El lived a very different life than that of her cousin’s, Superman, when she managed to also escape Krypton’s destruction. Kara only witnessed death and destruction across the universe while Kal-El got to grow up in a loving family.
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When Can You SeeSuperman: Legacy?
Currently,Superman: Legacyis the only film fromGods and Monstersto have a set release date, and it is scheduled to fly into theatres on August 13, 2025. Other movies that will be produced as a part of this new universe areThe Authority,The Brave and the Boldand the aforementionedSupergirlfilm, although none of them have an estimate release window at the moment. It remains to be seen if, in fact, James Gunn will direct the next Superman movie, as he will be quite busy with his position at DC Films. In the meantime, you can check out the official slate announcement for the new DC Universe below:
