The upcoming Superman film, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, faces the challenge of making the powerful, morally rigid hero compelling for modern audiences. Despite a $225 million US investment, previous Superman movies have struggled commercially due to the character's near-invincibility, which makes creating jeopardy difficult. Fans and creators emphasize the need for the film to maintain Superman's core 'good guy' nature while finding new ways to explore his vulnerabilities or difficult choices.
Superman can do almost anything. And that's one reason his movies have struggled
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The upcoming Superman film, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, faces the challenge of making the powerful, morally rigid hero compelling for modern audiences. Despite a $225 million US investment, previous Superman movies have struggled commercially due to the character's near-invincibility, which makes creating jeopardy difficult. Fans and creators emphasize the need for the film to maintain Superman's core 'good guy' nature while finding new ways to explore his vulnerabilities or difficult choices.
Trending- 1 1938: Superman makes Action Comics debut
- 2 1978: Superman film released, featuring Lois Lane's death and Superman turning back time
- 3 July 11, 2025: New Superman film starring David Corenswet hits theatres
- Previous Superman films have struggled commercially
- New film faces high expectations and pressure to succeed
- Potential for Superman to become less relevant in pop culture if the film fails
What: The upcoming Superman movie faces challenges in making the character compelling due to his extensive powers and lack of vulnerabilities, which has historically led to struggles in film adaptations.
When: This summer (July 11 release date); Action Comics debut in 1938; 1978 Superman movie; 40 years of comics writing/illustrating for McFarlane.
Where: Global film market (implied).
Why: Superman's near-godlike powers make it difficult to create compelling jeopardy and relatable struggles for the character, leading to commercial and narrative challenges for filmmakers.
How: Director James Gunn is attempting to reinvigorate the franchise by focusing on Superman's core nature and potentially exploring difficult choices or competing crises, as seen in past comics and films.