“You Haven’t Even Seen 1.0 Yet”
James Gunn has been playing coy, but the billboards in Times Square don’t lie: The first full trailer for his Superman reboot arrives Wednesday. And if Gunn’s Threads post is any indication—“You haven’t even seen 1.0 yet”—this isn’t just another cape-and-tights showcase.
The Teaser: A Glimpse of Hope (and Flight)
The latest sneak peek, plastered across NYC, gives us a fleeting shot of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel soaring—no brooding, no destruction porn, just flight. A deliberate choice? Absolutely. Gunn’s Superman isn’t Zack Snyder’s conflicted demigod or Richard Donner’s nostalgic icon. This version, per the official synopsis, is “driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.”
Translation? Gunn’s betting on heart, not just spectacle.
The Gunn Factor: Why This Reboot Could Work (Or Crash Hard)
DC’s track record with Superman is… messy. Man of Steel split fans, Justice League flopped, and The Flash cratered. But Gunn’s approach feels different:
- No Origin Story: We’re jumping into a lived-in world (Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and Guy Gardner are already here).
- The Cast: Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane could be the franchise’s secret weapon—imagine The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel meets investigative grit.
- The Tone: Gunn’s Guardians humor meets Superman’s idealism? Risky, but if anyone can balance quips and gravitas, it’s him.
The Big Question: Can Superman Be Cool Again?
Superhero fatigue is real. The Marvels bombed. Aquaman 2 sank. But Gunn’s pitch—“a good man in a world that isn’t always so much”—hits different. If the trailer leans into sincerity over cynicism, it could be the jolt DC needs.
Or it could be another Green Lantern.
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday’s trailer will make or break the hype. Will it soar—or faceplant like Kryptonite? Either way, Gunn’s all in: “The journey has been the toil and the laughter… and for that I am forever grateful.”
Your move, DC.
