With James Gunn and Peter Safran taking on the roles of co-CEOs of DC Studios in 2022, a reboot for the DC Universe became apparent, marking the conclusion of the DCEU era. James Gunn, in particular, has ambitious plans for the DCU, signaling a new direction and vision for the cinematic universe. In fact, a new Superman concept art more or less teased a new DC era as his film could be merged with Kingdom Come’s aesthetics.
The DCU is set to kick into high gear in 2025, with Superman serving as the true starting point for the new era. Fans are eagerly anticipating and, at the same time, approaching the DCU with a mix of excitement and hesitation, curious about what this new phase might bring.
New Superman Concept Art Gives Massive Hint Of A New DC Era
Recently, a Superman concept art has made its way to social media and this has convinced fans it was made by none other than Datrinti. What’s interesting about that particular concept art is the fact that James Gunn emphasized that his story would center around optimism, hope, kindness, and the ideals of “Truth, Justice, and the American Way.”
He introduced a new ‘S’ symbol inspired by the Kingdom Come comics, known for portraying a dark and nightmarish future. Sneider’s theory suggests that Gunn might incorporate the Kingdom Come logo for aesthetic purposes, separating it from the dark narrative of that storyline.
Datrinti is cooking 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/GrkqvPxb7z
— gus 🦇 (@Guslivesagain) March 4, 2024
This perspective speculates that Gunn’s plans for the project may have deeper and more nuanced roots than initially perceived. Therefore, if it comes true, then fans can look forward to a new era of DC in general.
James Gunn Explained Superman: Legacy Title Change
James Gunn, while announcing the commencement of filming on his Instagram, shared a photo of the Superman insignia on Corenswet’s costume for the film. In the same post, Gunn disclosed that the movie would be titled simply Superman, opting to drop the previously associated Legacy subtitle.
In the caption of his post, James Gunn explained the decision to change the film’s title. He revealed that the initial draft was titled Superman: Legacy, but as he finalized the script, it became evident to the Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker that simply SUPERMAN was a more fitting and appropriate title for the movie.
The project was officially announced in December 2022, with James Gunn writing the script focusing on a younger Superman. In January 2023, Gunn was confirmed as the director, and the movie was formally titled Superman: Legacy. However, in late February 2024, the subtitle was dropped, and the film adopted a simpler title.
Superman will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, along with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern. It is currently scheduled to release on July 11, 2025. We will have to wait and see how the film will turn out in the end.
