As of March 2026, James Gunn's highly anticipated film, now officially titled Superman (formerly Superman: Legacy), is well into production, marking the true beginning of the new DC Universe (DCU). Gunn himself is directing and writing the film, which is not an origin story but rather focuses on a younger Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.
Confirmed Cast
- David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman: The new Man of Steel, bringing a fresh take to the iconic hero.
- Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane: The tenacious Daily Planet reporter and Superman's primary love interest.
- Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor: Superman's arch-nemesis, portrayed by a critically acclaimed actor.
- Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen: The Daily Planet's eager photographer and friend to Clark Kent.
- Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl: A prominent member of the Justice League.
- Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific: A brilliant inventor and martial artist.
- Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern: A more abrasive, but ultimately heroic, member of the Green Lantern Corps.
- Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho: The Element Man, a hero with the power to transform his body into various elements.
- María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer: A member of The Authority, a team of anti-heroes.
- Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher: Lex Luthor's assistant.
- Terence Rosemore as Otis: Another associate of Lex Luthor.
- Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell as Jonathan and Martha Kent: Clark's adoptive parents.
Plot Details
The official synopsis indicates that Superman will tell the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian origins with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned. The film is set to explore a world where superheroes already exist, and Superman is finding his place among them, particularly with other established heroes and anti-heroes like The Authority.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on James Gunn's social media channels (like Threads or Instagram) for the most immediate and official updates, as he frequently shares behind-the-scenes glimpses and confirms casting news directly.