The first James Gunn trailer Superman The film sets a surprising trend for the hero and makes me more excited about his future in the new DC Universe. Excitement has been high for the next Superman film since James Gunn was announced to direct the project. As a fan of his Guardians of the Galaxy films, I always thought Gunn's Superman film would be great. After a long time without ads, now we have the first trailer for the DCU Supermanand it's perfect.
There are a lot of exciting reveals in the Superman movie trailer, from the first look at the Clark Kent and Superman sides of Corenswet's character to his relationship with Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, plenty of superhero action and more. I think SupermanThe star-studded cast shines in the film's first trailer, which has made my excitement for the rest of the DCU Chapter One projects soar. Interestingly, Superman does not mark the first appearance of David Corenswet's Superman in the DCUand the new trailer consolidates a trend that I like.
The DC Universe's two appearances of Superman begin with his defeat
Superman is in the first two DCU projects
December 19, 2025 has become a very important date in the history of David Corenswet as Superman. Not only was it the day that the first trailer for James Gunn's Superman film was revealed, but it also saw Corenswet's Man of Steel make his DCU debut in the franchise's first project. Before Superman serves as the first film in the shared universe next year, the animated film Creature Commands series opened the new DC Universe. Although Corenswet does not voice Superman on the show, Creature Commands episode 4 included the DC hero in a nightmare sequence.
Wonder Woman villain Circe showed Amanda Waller a vision of a future where Princess Ilana Rostovic turned out to be evil and had her army take over the world, killing several heroes, which included Corenswet's Superman and the yet-to-be DCU versions. released. Batman and Wonder Woman. Following that reveal earlier in the day, the first trailer for Gunn's Superman was released. The first scene in the trailer shows Superman falling into the snow, seriously injured and bleeding. In this way, both of Superman's introductions into the DCU defeated him.
Why Showing Superman Defeated in Creature Commands and Early Superman Trailer Makes Sense
James Gunn is hitting a major Superman criticism head on
I'm a fan of the decision to make Superman look defeated in his two DCU outings for a few reasons. No, I don't want to see a weak Superman in the new DC Universe. However, I think that by showing the public that Superman can bleed like anyone elseGunn is deconstructing the idea that the Man of Steel is untrustworthy or boring, because some simply see him as a character so powerful that he's nothing more than a walking tank. Superman is much more than that, and his humanity being heightened by the DCU is perfect.
Another interesting factor about these revelations is that they instantly create intrigue, because how is it possible that Superman was defeated? DC knew this when the studio first released Superman's Creature Commands appearance in a trailer weeks before he actually appears, sparking much debate. THE Superman trailer is doing the same, and with several villains present in the film, Why is Superman bleeding in the snow could have many possible answers. When showing the defeated hero, DC also shows other characters together, whether the other heroes are killed in Creature Commands or Krypto on Superman trailer.
I'm glad the DC Universe chose to feature Superman showing his defeat twice
David Corenswet Sells Superman Trailer Moment Well
From what James Gunn and David Corenswet have said and what filming for the Superman movie has revealed, the goal of the new film is to return to the classic, inspirational version of the Man of Steel. While I liked Henry Cavill's casting as Superman in the DCEU, I didn't I think the franchise really allowed him to be the best possible version of Superman. Fortunately, it seems James Gunn is getting Superman right from the start. Being thrown to the ground by villains, only to get back up, is Superman's goal.
The hero is a symbol of resilience, hope and everything a human being should strive to be. By introducing David Corenswet's Superman through the hero being defeated twice, DC is showing that he is not a war machine, but a man who fights for the world and is not afraid to risk his life in doing so. Superman may be an alien, but I find Clark Kent's humanity to be his most interesting aspectand I'm glad that Gunn Superman film and Creature Commands be sure to establish this trait early on with Superman's defeats.
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