- DC Studios has launched one final trailer for Superman
- The James Gunn-directed superhero movie releases on July 11
- Its newest teaser incorporates some essential particulars about its plot and the odd Easter egg
James Gunn’s Superman movie is formally lower than a month away (at the time of publication, anyway). And, as the countdown in the direction of its July 11 launch gathers tempo, DC Studios has debuted one final trailer for the David Corenswet-led comic book movie.
The trailer, which additionally confirms tickets are now on sale for one among 2025’s most anticipated new motion pictures, would not simply include footage we have seen in the DC Universe (DCU) movie’s different teasers.
Certainly, there are quite a few new clips that trace at the course of its plot and include the odd DC Comics Easter egg. So, right here are 4 essential particulars and/or references to earlier Superman tasks you might need missed upon first viewing. Doubtlessly large spoilers observe, so proceed at your individual threat.
1. A glimpse at Mister Good-looking
In case your preliminary response to this particular person is “…who?”, you’re not alone. Mister Good-looking is not a longtime DC Comics character – in truth, he seems to be a brand-new creation for this DCU Chapter One movie.
Okay, so who’s he? We do not truly know, however that hasn’t stopped eagle-eyed followers from pondering they’ve noticed him in Superman‘s newest trailer.
Look behind Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor in the above picture, and you’ll see what seems to be a pale skinned particular person standing on some type of podium. Viewers suppose this human-looking creature is the aforementioned Mister Good-looking.
There’s additional proof to recommend that is the case. In Superman’s behind-the-scenes featurette, we catch one other glimpse of a being who not solely resembles the character in Superman‘s final trailer, but additionally has a visibly totally different posture and look to most people.
Moreover, peaking as a part of a current Fandango interview, Hoult and Gunn revealed that Hoult’s son, who often visited the Superman set, had a passion for Mister Good-looking. Elaborating on who this character is, Gunn teased: “Mister Good-looking is Lex’s creature that he created in a petri dish who drives round on this flying platform that’s the ugliest, grossest creature in the world.”
This does not affirm that the pale skinned particular person we briefly see is Mister Good-looking, however Gunn’s description traces up with what little we have seen of them. Throw in the extremely ironic identify for somebody who’s not engaging to take a look at and this has to be Mister Good-looking.
2. Ultraman unmasked
There’s been loads of hypothesis about Ultraman’s precise identification. I’ve extensively coated the biggest fan principle about this secondary villain, so I will not achieve this once more right here. If you need extra particulars on mentioned speculation, learn my items on Ultraman’s supposed ties to a different villain known as the Hammer of Boravia, my breakdown of Superman ‘s second trailer, and the biggest Ultraman fan principle seemingly being confirmed by some Funko Pop figures.
Superman‘s third trailer would not ship a lot in the means of new Ultraman footage, however there are a few missable photographs of this mysterious particular person with out his masks. The primary exhibits Ultraman blasting the Man of Metal along with his personal warmth imaginative and prescient capability. Later, we see Supes whacking a demasked Ultraman with a big metallic object.
Neither clip is gradual or lengthy sufficient to present us a superb take a look at Ultraman’s face. Nonetheless, we all know he’ll lose his face protecting in some unspecified time in the future, which suggests we’ll discover out who he actually is. My cash remains to be on him being a Superman clone.
3. Inexperienced Lantern’s ‘Huge Blue’ name again
At the trailer’s 1:20 mark, we see Nathan Fillion’s Man Gardner/Inexperienced Lantern squaring as much as Kal-El. Clearly, one thing’s occurred between the pair and it appears Gardner is making an attempt to goad Supes to assault him. You do not mock somebody by saying “make a transfer, Huge Blue” if you’re not making an attempt to antagonize them.
“Huge Blue” may sound like a type of derision on Gardner’s half, but it surely’s truly a name again to one among Superman’s oldest nicknames. Certainly, it is a reference to ‘The Huge Blue Boy Scout’ moniker that the Son of Krypton additionally glided by in the Fifties. It is also an alias that is been shortened to ‘Huge Blue’ in numerous different comic books.
This, then, seems to be one among many homages that’ll be paid to the Man of Tomorrow’s literary roots in his newest big-screen journey.
4. Who’s child Joey in Superman?
The final large reveal in Superman‘s newest trailer considerations a personality known as Joey. He is the alien child we see Clark Kent’s superpowered alter-ego holding/rescuing as some type of cosmic explosion erupts round them.
We already know Joey’s father is, too. Superman‘s Funko Pop figurine assortment has already ruined that shock, with Joey being the progeny of Anthony Carrigan’s Metamorpho. For the uninitiated: primarily, he is a metahuman who can create any kind of ingredient out of skinny air.
The prevailing fan principle – one strengthened by footage proven in Superman‘s second trailer – is Luthor is exploiting Metamorpho in order to maintain Joey protected. And, given Metamorpho’s distinctive powers, he is tailored to craft kryptonite, aka the solely substance in the identified galaxy that may hurt/weaken somebody like Superman. It appears, then, that Metamorpho shall be coerced to create some kryptonite, which Luthor can use towards Supes, so Luthor would not hurt Joey.