Superman: Legacy movie production status is currently Pre-Production
February 1, 2023 • Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script Production expected to start March 2024.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, July 11, 2025 Nationwide
Plot: What's the story about?
The story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
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Who stars in Superman: Legacy: Cast List
David Corenswet ... Clark Kent
Twisters, The Greatest Hits
Rachel Brosnahan ... Lois Lane
The Amateur , Distant
Nicholas Hoult ... Lex Luthor
The Garfield Movie, Nosferatu
Who's making Superman: Legacy: Crew List
A look at the Superman: Legacy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Gunn last directed Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. The film's writer James Gunn last wrote Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
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Watch Superman: Legacy Trailers & Videos
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Production: What we know about Superman: Legacy?
Key Facts
- The first theatrical release in Gunn and Safran’s new DC Universe (7/30/2023).
- Described by DC head Jeff Safran: “It’s not an origins story, it focuses on Superman’s balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He’s the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, he’s kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old fashioned (4/23/2023)".
- James Gunn will direct from his screenplay based on characters from DC. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (3/19/2023).
Filming Timeline
- 2023 - February: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production expected to start March 2024.
Superman: Legacy Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Superman: Legacy is coming out as a Nationwide release in 2025 on Friday, July 11, 2025.
