Superman: Legacy is the first movie in the new DCU, kicking off an arc called “Gods and Monsters.” James Gunn will write and direct the movie. Henry Cavill will not play Superman, but no replacement has been announced.
A new Superman movie is finally on the way as part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new take on the DC Universe. Safran and Gunn, who are now coheads of Warner Bros.’ DC Studios, have announced a list of 10 projects (including two Batman movies) that will kick off the new DCU starting with Superman: Legacy in 2025.
While we don’t have too many details about Superman: Legacy just yet, here’s everything we do know about the Man of Steel’s latest foray into film.Henry Cavill won’t play Superman
The previous Superman, who started his tenure in 2013’s Man of Steel, has hung up his cape for good and won’t be returning as Superman for Gunn’s new film. While we’ve known this since December 2022, we still don’t know who will take up the mantle next.
