On Tuesday, Gunn electrified CinemaCon with an extended look at his upcoming Superman reboot. Today, he took things even further. He shared the footage online — just hours before Disney and Marvel’s big presentation in Las Vegas.
“Check out this Sneak Peek of #Superman, flying into theaters July 11,” Gunn posted across social platforms.
The timing felt deliberate. Gunn, now co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, clearly wants DC to lead the conversation. And this footage? It speaks volumes.
The clip opens with Superman crash-landing near the icy Fortress of Solitude. Blood streaks his iconic suit. He struggles to move. He whistles. Moments later, Krypto — his loyal superdog — leaps into frame and rushes to help.
Krypto, showing both muscle and heart, drags the wounded Man of Steel into the fortress. Inside, they’re met by cold, expressionless robots. These machines — built to care for Superman — scan his body and begin emergency repairs.
As he recovers, Superman rises and surveys the mess. “Krypto, what did you do to this place?” he asks, clearly annoyed. The dog wags his tail, clueless but proud. The robots ignore the banter, indifferent to the chaos.
This scene mixes emotion, humor, and grit — a clear signal of Gunn’s direction. He doesn’t just show a flying hero. He shows a vulnerable alien who depends on loyalty, technology, and even a messy dog.
Most of the footage mirrors December’s teaser. But the added details — the blood, the banter, the broken fortress — change everything.
Online reactions to Superman footage by James Gunn
Online reactions exploded. Fans praised the realism, the tone, and the chemistry between Superman and Krypto.
“Gunn gets it,” one fan tweeted. “This Superman bleeds, jokes, and still saves the day.”
Others called it a strategic strike against Marvel. “Gunn just dropped a bomb right before the Marvel panel. Bold. Iconic,” another wrote.
With Superman set to release on July 11, 2025, Gunn keeps stoking the hype. This footage proves DC is no longer playing catch-up.
Today, Gunn didn’t just release a trailer — he ignited a new era.
