This “Superman Day,” DC Studios has released a behind the scenes look at the anticipated film, Superman.
Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
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National security journalist Nicholas Slayton joins me to talk about James Gunn‘s DC animated series for HBO, Creature Commandoes. We’ve got gothic horror, geopolitics and an impressive soundtrack. This episode opens with a spoiler-free conversation on whether the show is worth your time before diving in for a conversation about those who the law does not protect, disability metaphors and more.
Nicholas Slayton is a Los Angeles-based journalist covering the “panic beat” — inequality, war, climate change and protests. He’s currently a Contributing Editor at Task & Purpose and has bylines in the New Republic, American Prospect and Motherboard.
Krypto, take us home. Superman is coming to theaters July 11
Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters,” “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry,” “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza,” “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”), and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”).
Superman is executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther. Behind the camera, Gunn is joined by frequent collaborators, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with editors William Hoy (“The Batman”), Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Flash”) and Craig Alpert (“Deadpool 2,” “Blue Beetle”).
Superman will be in theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning 9 July 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
After lots of rumors, teases, fan casting, and more, Jason Momoa is joining Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow for DC Studios as Lobo. Momoa previously played Aquaman in DC’s films which have grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide and has been vocal about being interested in the role. The casting was confirmed by Momoa on social media where he quoted his interest in the role and commented “they called.”
An anti-hero, Lobo grew in popularity in the 90s after debuting in Omega Men #3 in 1983. He was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen. The character is a bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia who possesses superhuman strength, regenerative abilities, immortality, and an invulnerability.
While details for the Supergirl film are unknown, it’s based on the 2022 comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowwhich was written by Tom King and features the art of Bilquis Evely. It stars Milly Alcock as Supergirl and Matthias Schoenaerts as a the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills and will be directed by Craig Gillespie from a script by Ana Nogueira.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has launched range of merchandise inspired by DC Studios’ highly anticipated film Superman, from Writer/Director James Gunn. Superman will be in theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning 9 July 2025
The collection is available now at DC Shop and Hot Topic in North America and online at key retailers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Japan. All-new designs are available across numerous categories including premium posters, apparel, home decor, phone cases and accessories, and much more.
Available in North America, DC Shopexclusives include apparel featuring the new teaser poster art, alongside the film’s “Look Up” and “Take Me Home” tagline messaging, while Fortress of Solitude-inspired apparel brings out the DC Super Hero in everyone. Additional items include premium posters and new designs across tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts featuring the Superman S-Shield. ($25-$69)
Available globally at participating retailers, including DC Shop, ceramic “Take Me Home” mugs (11 oz.) bring Superman home to the kitchen. Mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe. ($15)
Available globally at participating retailers, including DC Shop, Hot Topic, and more, “Superman” T-shirts and home goods are available in a range of styles ($25-$54)
Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
Superman will be in theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning 9 July 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
HBO unveiled a new midseason trailer for The Penguin, from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, at New York Comic Con (NYCC). New episodes debut Sundays on HBO and are available to stream on Max.
Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”), the DC Studios series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman epic crime saga that began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster The Batman. Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series centers on the character played by Farrell in the film.
Cast: Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), Michael Kelly (Johnny Viti), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Nadia Maroni), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), Clancy Brown (Salvatore Maroni), James Madio (Milos Grapa), Scott Cohen (Luca Falcone), Michael Zegen (Alberto Falcone), Carmen Ejogo (Eve Karlo), Theo Rossi (Dr. Julian Rush).
Kyle Chandler is trading “clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” for “in brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight” as he’s being tapped to slip on a ring and play Hal Jordan in the HBO DCLanterns series.
Chandler is primarily known for playing Coach Taylor on Friday Night Lights but has also starred in films like Super 8, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Zero Dark Thirty, The Wolf of Wall Street, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Kong. He’s also been part of shows such as Super Pumped, Star Wars: Visions, Blood Line, Grey’s Anatomy, and more.
Lanterns is going straight to series and comes from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelöf, and Tom King. The trio are co-writing and executive producing the series, with Mundy serving as the showrunner.
The show is still casting for other roles and looking for directors, looking to begin shooting in January. In June it was announced the show was going straight to series for eight episodes.
The series focuses on Jordan who will mentor John Stewart. The two will investigate an Earth-bound murder with larger implications.
Meet Task Force M. From the mind of James Gunn and DC Studios, the new Max Original seriesCreature Commandos premieres this December exclusively on Max.
