An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.

James Gunn's upcoming superhero movie, Superman (2025), is the first installment of the DC Universe. Lois Lane is played by Rachel Brosnahan, while Clark Kent/Superman is portrayed by David Corenswet.

The DC Universe takes flight as James Gunn's film, Superman, delivers a wacky, thoughtful, and uplifting thrill ride.

"Man of Steel" built up to 2017's "Justice League," but critics and fans felt the project was rushed, and its popularity wasn't helped by controversy surrounding the director Zack Snyder.After films including 2022's "Black Adam" and 2023's "The Flash" flopped,

In addition to theatrical releases, the DC Universe storyline will be told in multiple TV shows like Peacemaker, Lanterns, and Waller.

DC Studios films have struggled to connect with audiences in recent years, prompting the studio to shake up leadership and reboot the DC film franchise.

David Corenswet takes flight as the Man of Steel in the director James Gunn's "Superman."

Recently io9 sat down with both writer-director James Gunn and Superman himself, David Corenswet, to discuss not just the shocking contents of the Kryptonian message but, more specifically, if those revelations could have an impact moving ahead in the DC Universe.

James Gunn's "Superman" has flown into theaters. Where does it rank among the best DC movies of the century so far?