Superman Is A Great Start To New DCU
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Trust has collapsed in the institutions Superman used to defend. Mr Kent’s chosen profession, it must be admitted, is not what it was. (The 1978 film dates itself by opening with a paean to a “symbol of hope”—not Superman but the Daily Planet,
There’s a new DC universe in town that’s being kick-started by James Gunn’s “Superman” this weekend. Headlined by David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, “Superman” is poised to relaunch the DC universe and usher in a more vibrant,
"Punkrocker," Iggy Pop's collaboration with Teddybears, underscores the blockbuster's emotional final scene — and has seen streaming gains as a result.
Gunn, who directed the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy as part of the MCU, told EW that this was a conscious decision, explaining: "I have a philosophy about post-credit scenes - it's somewhat related to my own mistakes in my time with Marvel."
"Superman is just the first step. Over the next year alone, DC Studios will introduce the films Supergirl and Clayface in theaters and the series Lanterns on HBO Max, all part of a bold ten-year plan," added Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. "The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead."
While Michael Holt has appeared in the animated series “Justice League: Unlimited” as well as “Arrow,” this marks the first time Mister Terrific has appeared in a live-action D.C. film, and in this brand new film, he stands as one of the most important characters in the entire movie.
An image of the 47th president dressed as Superman is just in time for the release of a movie in which the superhero is depicted as an immigrant story.
Darkseid, ruler of the planet Apokolips, is a classic DC villain and often clashes with Superman. It’s fitting he’s at the center of DC K.O. as Williamson states K.O. is very much a “Superman story.” “It’s a very personal story wrapped in nine layers of candy exploding in your face,” as Snyder put it.
The DC K.O. event will test Superman's moral strength, forcing the Man of Steel to fight his allies in a lethal tournament to save reality.