James Gunn’s Superman trailer is locked and loaded and ready to be released offering a first look at the DCU.
The highly anticipated trailer release will feature David Corenswet in action as Gunn’s new Man of Steel. The trailer will also likely feature a look at the other actors and characters in the film, of which there are many.
Among the ensemble cast includes Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult is playing Lex Luthor.
What did James Gunn say about the Superman trailer?
Recently on social media, James Gunn seemed to tease that the Superman trailer is complete.
Our own DC insiders have told us the Superman trailer has been worked on for quite some time. At Comic-Con in July, we were told Gunn’s film is “solid” and that the trailer was being worked on at the time.
Gunn also recently sounded as if he was putting the finishing touches on the trailer.
“I worked on it this weekend,” Gunn responded to fans a couple of weeks ago.
Regarding being locked and loaded, a fan questioned Gunn about when the Superman trailer is coming out because footage from Peacemaker Season 2 already dropped and Marvel has been releasing trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts.
“It’s on my hard drive. But, seriously, all three of those projects come out months before us,” replied Gunn.
Gunn has also told fans that he has watched a cut of the Superman movie “dozens of times.”
Another fan remarked that since promotional images of Peacemaker are complete, that it must mean the Superman trailer is already done, which saw Gunn shoot back, “You think?”
An eager fan awaiting a new David Corenswet poster also questioned if there are any updates and how is the progress going?
“It’s moving quickly,” said Gunn, adding to another fan that the Superman movie is going “really well, thank you.”
When will the Superman trailer be released?
With James Gunn seemingly teasing the Superman trailer is complete, that lines up with the upcoming CCXP in December.
The CCXP is one of the biggest pop culture fan conventions in the world and is taking place December 5th to the 8th. We are guessing Gunn will be bringing the DCU to the CCXP on Saturday, December 7, which is when the Superman trailer will be released.
“Brazil is always important to me!” Gunn previously replied to a fan.
Update: James Gunn has told fans he will not be at the CCXP. It’s unknown if that means the DCU will be there without him or if the trailer will or will not be released during the convention.
What is James Gunn’s Superman about?
Superman flies into theaters on July 11, 2025 also starring Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, with María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
Making up the Daily Planet cast includes Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Beck Bennet as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White.
Milly Alcock is also said to be appearing for the first time as Supergirl prior to her movie which gets released in 2026.
Pruitt Taylor Vince is playing Jonathan Kent and Neva Howell is playing Martha Kent. Sean Gunn will also debut as Maxwell Lord. Sara Sampaio has been cast as Eve Teschmacher, and Terence Rosemore is playing Otis. Christopher Reeve’s son, Will Reeve, also has a cameo role.
DC officially describes the film as telling the story of the Man of Steel’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
“Superman is the true foundation of our creative vision for the DC Universe,” said James Gunn in the big DCU announcement. “Not only is Superman an iconic part of DC lore, he is also a favorite character for comic book readers, viewers of earlier movies, and fans around the world. I can’t wait to introduce our version of Superman who audiences will be able to follow and get to know across films, movies, animation and gaming.”
