Superman will be available to stream worldwide starting Friday, September 19, exclusively on HBO Max. The film will also air on HBO’s linear channel the next day, Saturday, September 20, at 8:00 p.m. ET. In addition, a version featuring American Sign Language interpretation by Giovanni Maucere, directed by Leila Hanaumi, will be available on HBO Max.
Streaming Features on HBO Max
HBO Max will mark the release with a full Superman takeover of the app. Viewers will see a redesigned Daily Planet homepage, a Fortress of Solitude page with curated content, and hidden portals across the platform leading to Lex Luthor’s Pocket Prison.
James Gunn’s Superman
Directed and written by James Gunn, Superman launches the new DC universe. Gunn’s film mixes action, humor, and emotion, centering on a hero driven by compassion and belief in humanity’s goodness.
Cast
- David Corenswet stars as Superman/Clark Kent.
- Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane.
- Nicholas Hoult takes on the role of Lex Luthor.
- Supporting cast includes Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell.
Production
The film is produced by DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn, with executive producers Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo, and Lars Winther. It is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
