The excitement for James Gunn's upcoming film, *Superman*, is palpable with the release of its latest trailer ahead of its July launch. Lead actor David Corenswet's portrayal and the dynamic presence of Superman's dog Krypto have fans buzzing. However, the trailer's packed nature has sparked discussions about the film's narrative coherence amidst a flurry of characters and plotlines.
"Strong start to the trailer," noted one Redditor on an r/Superman thread shortly after the trailer dropped. "But then practically every shot was another new character and I started worrying how the movie was going to tell a coherent story." Another fan chimed in: "I’m gonna love it, he looks great as Superman, he looks great as Clark Kent, but the movie looks like it might be a bit busy, there's a lot going on here."
"Now this, I love this trailer. From someone who never really liked the dark DC vibe I’m excited to experience a true comic superhero movie. But am I the only one who is worried for all the cameos that are in the trailer?" another fan commented. "Like I swear I was counting like 8 friends and foes in this movie. I know they want to set up James Gunn’s DCU with this but I would prefer it to be less heavy on cameo fodder and take more time to develop the characters that are needed to tell the story that they’re trying to tell."
Indeed, the trailer showcases a diverse array of characters, including Clark Kent’s Earth parents, his love interest Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), and a roster of formidable villains led by Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). While some fans express concern over potential narrative overload, many are thrilled by the expansive cast and the fresh dynamics it promises.
All the characters revealed so far in *Superman*:
------------------------------------------------ Superman
- Lois Lane
- Lex Luthor
- Mister Terrific
- Guy Gardner
- Hawkgirl
- Metamorpho
- The Engineer
- The Hammer of Boravia
- Ultraman
- Rick Flag Sr.
- Supergirl
- Maxwell Lord
- Kryptonian robots, including Kelex
- Krypto
- Jonathan Kent
- Martha Kent
- Perry White
- Jimmy Olsen
- Steve Lombard
- Cat Grant
- Ron Troupe
- Eve Teschmacher
- Otis
"I'm glad there's a lot going on. We've seen him fight Lex & Zod countless times at this point, I want to see him completely overwhelmed and emerge as a symbol of hope," one user responded to the concerns, while another added, "It’s side characters, less cameos. Like Iron Man had several side characters."
A third fan pointed out that this is typical for superhero films. "I don't feel like it's such a big deal honestly. Movies usually need secondary/side characters," they commented. "Gunn here is just filling in those spots with rather big names, but I doubt he'll give them more than what they need."
Superman: Behind the Scenes Cast and Character Images
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Despite worries about the film being overstuffed, fans remain eager to see how it all unfolds. "It looks good but wondering how they’re going to shoehorn so many different characters into one movie," one user remarked, to which another responded, "It's not any more characters than the average comic book movie. It's fine." A third user even quipped: "Kinda like Guardians of the Galaxy…?" A fair comparison, indeed.
James Gunn has emphasized that the film is not an ensemble piece. "At the middle of everything is Clark, Lois, and Lex," he stated during an Instagram Live session at the beginning of 2025. "It’s about these three characters." How he manages to balance this focus with the extensive cast will be a key point of interest.
*Superman* is set to soar into theaters on July 11, 2025.
