DC Universe’s Superman: Legacy movie is reportedly in good hands, as James Gunn is said to be taking on the task of both writing and directing the film. Gunn is well-known in the superhero movie genre for his work with Marvel on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. As the DC Extended Universe draws to a close with only a few movies remaining, DC Studios is gearing up to launch a new DC Universe titled Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. The first projects to be announced under Chapter 1 were revealed in January 2023 by Gunn and Peter Safran and included Superman: Legacy. The film is expected to offer a fresh take on the iconic superhero.
In a recent interview with ComicPop on YouTube, DC comic book writer Tom King discussed DC Studios’ creative committee, but the interview has since been made private. In the interview, King alluded to James Gunn’s involvement in the upcoming Superman movie. According to King, Gunn is both the writer and director of the forthcoming Superman film and is the driving force behind the DC Universe. Alongside Peter Safran, Gunn has been actively involved in the creation of the new DC Universe and has reached out to a group of screenwriters. However, King did not provide any specific details about the Superman movie, and it remains unclear what direction Gunn will take the iconic superhero in his interpretation of the character.
“There’s stuff I can talk about, and stuff I can’t. I mean, James Gunn is a super nerd and he’s super creative, right? He’s the writer and director of the Superman movie, and he’s sort of the creative force behind all of this, him and Peter Safran. And he reached out to a group of screenwriters and myself, fantastic, amazing… whose names he’s put out there, to work on making these movies and TV shows as good as they can be.”
What to Expect From the Upcoming Superman: Legacy Movie
Superman: Legacy will not be an origin story but explore a younger version of the Man of Steel. This is similar to what Matt Reeves did with The Batman, which focused on a younger version of the Caped Crusader. Gunn has clarified a few details in response to rumors about the movie. He denied rumors that Superman would have a son in the film and said that Superman would be younger than in his forties. Additionally, he has hinted that Batman might be a couple of years older than Superman but has not given a specific age for either character.
Furthermore, while the movie is set to release on June 27, 2025, production is not expected to begin until late 2023 or early 2024, depending on the availability of the cast and crew. As for the plot, Gunn has hinted that it will be loosely inspired by Grant Morrison’s “All-Star Superman” comic book series. This series, published in 2005 and 2008, is considered one of the best Superman stories of all time. As the film is still in its early stages of development, casting announcements and further plot details are likely to be revealed over the coming months.
