Superman (2025)

Overview

"Superman" (2025) is a superhero film directed and written by James Gunn, marking a new start for the franchise. The plot centers on Clark Kent, a journalist from Metropolis who embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. The film blends action and science fiction, showing how the hero balances between two worlds while remaining a protector of humanity. The film was released on July 11, 2025 and received positive reviews — an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Franchise chronology

• Superman (2025) — a feature film by James Gunn that reboots the Superman story for the big screen.
• My Adventures with Superman (2023– ) — an animated series about Clark Kent, who builds his secret Superman alter ego, becomes a hero of Metropolis, and falls in love with Lois Lane; the fate of the fourth season remains undecided.