New Superman Character Posters Released
Recently, Warner Bros. unveiled the first official Superman character posters, giving fans an exciting preview of the DCU’s heroic metahumans. Moreover, these visuals provide our first detailed look at how James Gunn envisions the upcoming 2025 Superman film.
The newly released posters spotlight several key characters who will play major roles in the film.
Checkout the Superman character posters:
Superman (David Corenswet)
Krypto
New Look at #Krypto in Superman! pic.twitter.com/AI6wLCg9k2
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Superman Robot #4 (voiced by Alan Tudyk)
New Look at #AlanTudyk as #Superman Robot #4 in Superman! pic.twitter.com/BacRGvZdD8
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Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion)
New look at #NathanFillion as #GuyGardner in James Gunn’s #Superman! pic.twitter.com/uxIsePmFWo
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Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi)
New Look at #EdiGathegi as #MrTerrific in #Superman! pic.twitter.com/Eck6snhQn9
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Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced)
New Look at #IsabelaMerced as #Hawkgirl in James Gunn's #Superman! pic.twitter.com/tHzKxgxJqm
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Each poster gives fans a closer look at the costumes, tone, and visual style of this new DCU direction.
Hawkgirl’s Buzz
Among the characters, Hawkgirl has received the most attention. Notably, her appearance—played by Isabela Merced—has sparked fan excitement. This enthusiasm grows further because of her recent standout performances in Alien: Romulus and The Last of Us.
Merced’s Experience with Superman
Isabela Merced shared her emotional response to being cast as Hawkgirl. Afterward, when she was called back following her auditions, she was officially told she got the part.
Furthermore, she expressed how meaningful the role is to her, especially knowing she can inspire younger fans. Ultimately, Merced hopes to earn their love and approval through her portrayal of the iconic DC hero.
Clearly, director James Gunn brings a passionate and comic-accurate approach to the project. In addition, his vision combines epic superhero action with heartfelt storytelling and moments of humor. Overall, the posters and cast reveal a tone that feels new—optimistic, bold, and uniquely DC.
Supporting Cast
Alongside the featured heroes, the film also stars:
- Rachel Brosnahan
- Nicholas Hoult
- Anthony Carrigan,
- Skyler Gisondo
- Sara Sampaio
- María Gabriela de Faría
- Wendell Pierce
- Pruitt Taylor Vince
- Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock
This large ensemble hints at an expansive universe being built from the ground up.
Superman Release Info
Officially, Superman will release worldwide on July 11, 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Significantly, this marks the first major feature film under the newly restructured DC Studios banner, launching a fresh era of storytelling.
From the first look, it’s clear this Superman film will offer a fresh take on the mythos. Compared to previous films, the tone is lighter and more colorful than the darker entries in the DC Extended Universe. Furthermore, the use of posters to highlight each hero reflects a unified and character-driven approach to building this new DCU.
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