james gunn Superman trailer perfectly addresses the coolest line of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The revelations of the DCU Superman Trailers have been aplenty, from first looks at David Corenswet as the titular Son of Krypton to hints at the hopeful tone the film will convey. The rest SupermanThe cast was also highlighted in the trailer, including Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, fleshing out the true beginning of the DC Universe ahead of the film's July 2025 release date.
In addition to the connections to what will become the DCU Chapter One movies and TV shows, the trailer also ties into DC history. The song was not only used as a riff on John Williams' iconic soundtrack for Superman: The Movie, but elements like Superman being mobbed by an angry mob were reminiscent of plot points used in Henry Cavill's DCEU iteration of the hero. When it comes specifically to Cavill's version, the 2025 trailer Superman gave a perfect response to one of the coolest lines of DCEU management.
New Superman trailer opens with Clark's defeat
Superman is shown at his most vulnerable
Firstly, it is worth exploring the moments of Superman trailer that provides the loose connection to the DCEU. Initially, the Superman The trailer opens with wide shots of an icy landscape, likely the area around Clark's Fortress of Solitude. After a brief moment, Kal-El is shown falling to the ground. He is then shown defeated, haggard and bloodied before whistling for Krypto the Superdog to take him home. While it's unclear exactly how Superman ended up in this precarious position, it's an interesting way to start the trailer.
For one, it shows Clark Kent's human side as opposed to Superman's alien side. Clark may be knocked down, but what makes him Superman is how often he stands up to fight for hope, justice, and the American Way. Regardless, showing Clark in a moment of defeat is an impressive way to kick off the marketing material for the DCU's first official leg, and provides an interesting link to the DCEU's film timeline via a divisive entry: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Ben Affleck's Iconic Batman Question Has Finally Been Answered
The connection with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice derives from the ancient hero of the title. Ben Affleck's Batman proved to be a strong opposition to Henry Cavill's Superman in the DCEU. No scene showed this more than the end of Batman v SupermanThe second act car chase in the Batmobile. As the scene ends, Superman arrives to put an end to Batman's path of destruction, warning him against the reign of vengeance that Gotham's Dark Knight is carrying out. Before Superman flies, Batman States “Tell me, do you bleed? You are going.
The DCU's Batman would have no doubts about whether Superman bleeds if the first trailer is anything to go by….
Although Batman v Superman answers that question at the end of the film by having Batman use kryptonite weaponry, Superman addresses this too. The trailer's depiction of Clark at his lowest point proves that this version of Superman, the DCU iteration, bleeds. Of course, it could be revealed that Superman is bleeding due to Lex Luthor's use of kryptonite, as Gunn confirmed that the pair's intense rivalry began before the film's starting point. However, the DCU's Batman would have no doubts about whether Superman bleeds if the first trailer is anything to go by.
Batman v Superman's “Do You Bleed” Line Is Still the DCEU's Coolest Quote
The epitome of Snyder's strengths
Admittedly, this tie-in might seem inconsequential if it weren't for the strength of Ben Affleck's original line in the DCEU. Many would agree that this is one of the coolest individual moments in the franchise, and in many ways, it epitomized the strengths that Zack Snyder had as a filmmaker. While Snyder's storytelling is often cited as one of his weaknesses, no one can deny the director's attention to individual moments of greatness. Batman v Superman had enough, with the “You bleed” moment standing out among the crowd.
The moment solidified the subplot that made BvS special, after all. While the larger DCEU setup didn't blend as seamlessly as the rest of the story, the dynamic between Affleck and Cavill as the two titular superheroes was excellent. This line being the best element of this dynamic just shows how amazing it truly was. If SupermanWhether the callback to this line was intentionally made by Gunn or not, the fact that audiences can make the connection reminds them of the lasting advantages of the now-defunct DCEU before its successor actually begins.