io9 was at CinemaCon 2025’s Warner Bros. presentation and got eyes on the latest Superman sneak peek first—we described it for you in a post earlier this week. Now, everyone can enjoy this extended look at James Gunn’s July 11 DC Studios release, and particularly the antics of the movie’s true star: Superman’s loyal (if […]
Acting Legend Gene Hackman, Superman’s Gleeful Foil, Has Died
The legendary actor Gene Hackman–a two-time Oscar winner who’s varied career has spanned a whole swathe of cinematic classics–has been found dead at his Santa Fe home, along with his wife, the pianist Betsy Arakawa, at the age of 95. In a statement to the Santa Fe New Mexican, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed that […]
‘Evil Superman’ Suit From Superman III Goes Up for Auction
Christopher Reeve will forever be the definitive live-action Superman, even as other performers (up next: David Corenswet in James Gunn‘s DC Studios release) have assumed the mantle on the big and small screen. But while Reeve always delivered suitably superheroic performances—and/or adorably awkward, while in Clark Kent mode—not every Superman movie he starred in was […]
James Gunn Addresses That Controversial Superman Flying Shot
A new look at James Gunn’s Superman has the internet in a tizzy. This weekend, Warner Bros. released a new TV spot for the film during the NFL games and while it’s mostly footage from the teaser trailer, there are a few new shots, including one of Superman flying across a snowy plain. The camera […]
Comics Writer Dan Slott Is Going Up, Up, and Away to DC and Superman
This year marks a significant change in the air for Superman. Along with James Gunn’s upcoming movie, DC Comics is offering a massive shakeup to the status quo, and with a big get from its distinguished competition: like Brian Michael Bendis before him, Dan Slott, a longtime writer for Marvel’s Spider-Man and Fantastic Four comics, […]