"Superman" (2025) is an upcoming superhero film directed by James Gunn. This version of Superman is a fresh start to the character’s storyline in the new DC superhero universe. As per the trailer of the movie, the characteristics of the caped superhero have been kept the same, with his masked identity being Clark Kent, a young journalist trying to bring balance between his normal life and Kryptonian superhero life, saving the world from many threats.
This version of Superman’s origin dives deep into his character as the symbol of hope and justice in a world that views such virtues as outdated. The trailer also revealed various other characters like Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific, showcasing the arrival of new heroes in the DC universe’s roster. According to the director, the movie draws inspiration from the classic Superman comics with highly action-packed scenes and is set to release next year in theaters.
Cast of Superman (2025)
The upcoming Superman movie has a wide assembly of cast members.
David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman
David Corenswet is going to take over the role of Superman, a young journalist balancing his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing, from Smallville, Kansas. This new character of Superman symbolizes hope, justice, and kindness. The film explores his journey as he seeks to reconcile his dual identity while protecting Earth from threats.
Corenswet was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has come to be one of the rising stars in Hollywood. Starting as a theatre stage actor, Corenswet was seen working in various plays like All My Sons and La Vie En Bleu among other projects. His fame rose to new heights after starring in various Netflix specials like The Politician from 2019 to 2020 and in the limited series Hollywood (2020).
Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
Lois Lane played by Rachel Brosnahan is shown to be a fearless and passionate investigative journalist at the Daily Planet working alongside Clark Kent. Lois is a highly sharp individual and often challenges authority in her pursuit of truth. Throughout the comics and multiple Superman movies, she has been a love interest for our titular hero.
Rachel Brosnahan is an Emmy Award-winning American actor. She started her career back when she was in high school, starring in the horror film The Unborn which was aired in 2009. In 2013, Rachel was credited for featuring in the political drama House of Cards for which she received acclaim. The actress rose to fame with Amazon’s special period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
The lead antagonist in the movie, Lex Luthor is a brilliant but ruthless businessman and inventor. Driven by ambition and resentment towards Superman, Lex Luthor is driven to finish off Superman and end his legacy as the Man of Steel.
The role of Lex Luthor is played by actor Nicholas Hoult. Born on December 7, 1987, Nicholas Hoult is an English actor who has earned various nominations under his name including two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for a British Academy Film Award among others. The actor is known for working on various projects like the X-men franchise films, Mad Max: Furry Road, Underdogs, The Great, and Robot Chicken among others.
Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern (Guy Gardner)
Green Lantern, aka Guy Gardner, is one of the new additions to the DC universe of rebooted superheroes. This version of Green Lantern is shown to be highly confident which often borders him on being too reckless. Despite his demeanor, he has a strong sense of justice and loyalty and comes to be one of Superman's early allies in the upcoming movie.
Green Lantern (Guy Gardner) will be played by Canadian-American actor Nathon Fillion who has made various appearances in various movies and television shows since 1993. The actor made a huge name for himself by appearing as Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds in the television drama Firefly. Other projects that Fillion has been a part of are Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Reign of the Supermen (2019), Miss Match (2003), Robot Chicken (2007–2014), Gravity Falls (2014-2016), The Rookie (2018-present) among many others.
Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
Hawkgirl played by Isabel Merced is another new addition to DCU’s superhero roster. In the trailer, Hawkgirl is shown as a fierce warrior connected to the mystical Nth metal, which is the source behind her powers. According to the comics, the character is amongst the strongest female characters in DC and becomes a part of the Justice League.
Isabel Merced is an American actress who made a name for herself with the movie Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) alongside Mark Wahlberg and Laura Haddock among many others. She is also seen appearing in other movies like Instant Family (2018), and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018). Her recent projects included 3 main character appearances in movies like Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019), Turtles All the Way Down (2024), and the horror film Alien: Romulus (2024).
Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)
Mister Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi, is a genius-level inventor and athlete, known for his intellect and advanced technology, including T-Spheres. While this character is not so strong compared to others, he makes up for it with high intellect and a strategic mindset which comes in handy on the battlefield.
Edi Mūe Gathegi is a Kenyan-American actor, who has been in the film industry for more than 18 years starting his career in Hollywood in 2006. This is not the actor's first venture as a superhero in his career as he has been credited for the role of Darwin in X-Men: First Class. The actor was seen in other movies like Gone Baby Gone, The Twilight franchise, and many others.
Supporting cast members of Superman
Apart from the main cast members, there are various supporting characters that are credited in the movie. Below are all the known supporting cast members for Superman (2025):
- Skyler Gisondo playing the role of Jimmy Olsen
- Sara Sampaio playing the role of Eve Teschmacher
- Wendell Pierce playing the role of Perry White
- Pruitt Taylor Vince playing the role of Jonathan Kent
- Neva Howell playing the role of Martha Kent
- Frank Grillo playing the role of Rick Flag Sr.
- Milly Alcock playing the role of Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
- Sean Gunn playing the role of Maxwell Lord
- Will Reeve playing the role of a TV Reporter
FAQs about Superman
By birth, Superman’s name was explained to be Kal-El.
Superman (2025) is directed by James Gunn.
No, Robert Pattinson’s Batman will not be appearing in Superman.
