9 Biggest Superman Movie Rumors Debunked by James Gunn

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In contrast to many online rumors, director James Gunn is known for clarifying facts regarding his upcoming DCU Superman film. Active on social media, Gunn frequently counters false reports about the plot of his movies and television series.

James Gunn, director of Superman and co-CEO of DC Studios, has dismissed a large number of rumors concerning the 2025 Superman film. Though he often addresses such speculations across the broader DC Universe, the impending release of Superman’s first standalone movie has led to a surge in these whispers. Superman is scheduled to grace the big screen on July 11.

9 Biggest Superman Movie Rumors Debunked By James Gunn

Jacob Elordi Casting Rumor

Starting in early January 2023, not long after Gunn assumed the role of co-CEO at DC Studios, whispers started spreading about who might replace Henry Cavill as Superman. One name that kept surfacing was Jacob Elordi, a popular actor recognized for his impressive performances in shows like “Euphoria” and “Saltburn”.

Gunn swiftly dismissed the rumor about who will play Superman by contacting X and stating, “No one has been chosen as Superman so far.” He clarified that casting wouldn’t take place until the script for the next Superman solo film was finalized and emphasized that the announcement of the casting decision would be made later:

As of now, no actor has been chosen to play Superman. Typically, casting decisions are made once the script is complete or nearly so, and that process isn’t finished yet. While we have some announcements coming up soon, the selection of an actor for Superman won’t be among them.

Approximately two and a half weeks elapsed, and then Gunn unveiled the initial 10 projects under his Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters banner for the DCU, with it being confirmed that this series would debut in cinemas with Superman. Five months afterwards, the official casting decision for the character of Clark Kent was made public, with David Corenswet announced as the actor chosen to portray the DCU’s Kryptonian hero.

Villain Rumor Hinting Superman Will Fight Superman Clone

Initially during the making of the film titled Superman, whispers spread across the internet suggesting Ultraman could be the principal antagonist and there might be a doppelganger of Clark Kent in the storyline. However, on social media platform Threads, Gunn clarified that the movie is less complex than these rumors imply, with Superman as the main character and Lex Luthor serving as the primary adversary.

In the comic series ‘Superman’, surprisingly, Superman himself is the main character and Lex Luthor serves as the primary antagonist. It’s baffling that there are rumors suggesting otherwise, but I find myself constantly debunking these false stories. With so many news stories emerging daily, it can be overwhelming, leading to unnecessary attention given to these falsehoods. Therefore, I would like to reiterate: disregard any information unless it’s confirmed here. And honestly, why would you want to know everything about a movie before it even comes out?

James Gunn Has No Words for Superman Suit Rumor

In March 2023, popular internet leaker MyTimeToShineHello posted an image showing a Fortnite-style Superman design. According to the post, the upcoming DC Universe’s Superman might wear a costume similar to this design. The outfit featured apparent armor sections and line panels throughout, bright red briefs, a golden belt, and the traditional “S” emblem on the chest.

As a movie enthusiast, I didn’t get a verbal response from Gunn about this post; instead, he chose to express his feelings with a simple “rolling eyes” emoji. Interestingly, he later revealed the first glimpse of Superman’s suit in May 2024, which mirrored the “S” symbol seen in DC Comics’ “Kingdom Come” storyline.

Runtime for Superman Not Set in Stone

By May 2025, whispers started circulating about the duration of the upcoming movie, Superman. More precisely, a fan inquired from Gunn concerning a speculation that the film would run for exactly 2 hours and 2 minutes.

In response to discussions on threads, Gunn stated that the report was false but clarified that the film was nearly completed, with only a few visual effects shots left to be finalized. Later, the director confirmed that the movie will run for 2 hours and 9 minutes, making it the shortest standalone Superman film in the series.

Superman Plot Not Going to the Middle East

In response to a comment on his Instagram post, a fan requested clarification if a potential Superman storyline would involve a clash set in the Middle East.

Gunn swiftly clarified any doubts about that question by responding, “It’s not accurate,” to the concerned fan, dispelling the theory of the Middle East being a significant element in this movie. Instead, it appears the film will center around the fictitious nation of Boravia, as suggested by the frequent appearance of the villainous Hammer of Boravia in promotional content.

Superman is NOT the Villain of DCU’s Superman Movie

According to reports, YouTuber Grace Randolph initially hinted at a surprising plot development for the upcoming Superman movie. It was suggested that Lex Luthor would turn Superman into a villain, leading a team of other heroes – Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, Mr. Terrific, and Metamorpho – to unite and confront him instead.

According to reports, the storyline for ‘Superman’ is set to revolve around Lex Luthor manipulating public opinion against Superman, making it seem as if he’s become a villain. This leads other heroes such as Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, Mr. Terrific, and Metamorpho to take action against him.

As a passionate cinephile, I can quickly debunk that speculation. Gunn swiftly dismissed the rumor, effectively laying it to rest and confirming that the heart of our beloved movie’s narrative will not revolve around its hero transforming into a villain in any shape or form.

“No Truth” to Rumor Hinting at Tubthumping Playing on Superman Set

In response to a separate gossip item about DC, James Gunn decided to clear up another piece of speculation suggesting that the popular Chumbawamba track “Tubthumping” was blasting on the Superman film set during production.

As a film enthusiast penning down my thoughts, I can assure you that the whispers about the movie’s soundtrack are unfounded. At present, the director hasn’t disclosed the tracks that will be part of this cinematic journey’s musical score.

Superman’s Budget is Not Over $300 Million

It’s been buzzing around social media platforms like Threads lately that the production cost for the upcoming Superman movie is an astounding $364 million, making it potentially one of the priciest superhero flicks ever made. As a huge fan, I can’t help but be in awe at the financial investment going into this iconic character’s cinematic journey!

Including a laughing emoji, Gunn offered the following reply:

“Absolutely not. How in the world do they think they know what our budget is?”

Ever since I heard the initial figures, my curiosity was piqued. Upon further investigation, it was officially confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter that the movie’s budget was actually set at a whopping $225 million – a figure more fitting for the grand spectacles that have become the norm in today’s Hollywood blockbusters.

Milly Alcock was In Cleveland for Shooting for Superman

As a die-hard film fan, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing rumor on a forum about Superman. A fellow enthusiast had hinted at a whisper that Milly Alcock, the star of Supergirl, might be in Cleveland to shoot for Superman in July 2024. Director James Gunn took a moment to dispel this rumor with a jest, implying that he was oblivious to her being in town unless she was on vacation and hadn’t informed him about it.

It’s worth mentioning that while a portion of Superman was filmed in Cleveland, the bulk of the filming occurred in Atlanta.

It’s also plausible that, with whispers suggesting Alcock might appear in some capacity on Superman, it could be that the character referred to as the “Woman of Tomorrow” has opted for a cameo in Atlanta instead of Cleveland for the production.

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2025-06-16 04:05