Following the trailers for the latest Superman movie, some fans have expressed concerns about the hero appearing weak. I hope this doesn’t signal a rehash of the Clark Kent storyline, which has already been portrayed twice over the past eight years. Despite these worries, I have faith in James Gunn’s direction for the Superman film. Ever since I saw David Corenswet on Netflix’s The Politician in 2019 when Henry Cavill was still headlining the DCEU as Superman, I’ve been eager for him to take on the role of the Man of Steel. Given this, I’m excited that the DCU is finally bringing my dream to life.
The ideal every superhero should strive for is embodied by Superman, and it seems like the first movie of the DC Universe (DCU) is living up to that idea. Superman returns to his classic comic book persona, portraying a Clark Kent and a world that mirrors the optimism and vibrancy typical of a Superman narrative. Yet, this doesn’t mean Corenswet’s Superman won’t encounter obstacles in his DCU debut; quite the contrary! I must admit I’m taken aback by how challenging the Superman movie trailers have been for him.
David Corenswet’s Superman Can Be Seen As Weak In The Superman Movie Trailers
The First Superman Trailer Opened With Clark Kent Bleeding
One consistent element across all DCU Superman film trailers is that David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman frequently appears to be hurt or injured in each new clip. Given director James Gunn’s intention to create a classic Superman feel for the movie, I was taken aback when the initial Superman teaser trailer began with the Man of Steel bleeding in the snow. The depiction of an injured Superman certainly made quite an impact as a starting point for the new DC film series, and it sparked much discussion among fans.
| Superman Movie Cast | |
|---|---|
| Actor | Character |
| David Corenswet | Clark Kent/Superman |
| Rachel Brosnahan | Lois Lane |
| Nicholas Hoult | Lex Luthor |
| Skyler Gisondo | Jimmy Olsen |
| Terence Rosemore | Otis |
| Sara Sampaio | Eve Teschmacher |
| Nathan Fillion | Guy Gardner/Green Lantern |
| Edi Gathegi | Michael Holt/Mister Terrific |
| Isabela Merced | Hawkgirl |
| Anthony Carrigan | Rex Mason/Metamorpho |
| Maria Gabriela De Faria | Angela Spica/The Engineer |
Following the debut of the first Superman trailer, every subsequent teaser, glimpse, and even the most recent full movie trailer for Superman have depicted the protagonist being injured or harmed on multiple occasions. In the latest preview, we see Superman being captured not once, but twice: first by Ultraman, Rick Flag Sr., and an army, and later being held by robots as Metamorpho appears to transform his hand into kryptonite, potentially keeping Superman at a distance. While I’m not convinced that David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman will be weak as some suggest, I am concerned that the trailers for the movie may be intentionally emphasizing Superman’s injuries to serve a specific purpose.
Superman Has Died Twice In Live-Action In 8 Years
The Man Of Steel Died On TV And In Theaters
My primary concern about the Superman character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) revolves around the portrayal of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel, as he might be perceived as “vulnerable” or “weak,” given that he could potentially meet his end. The iconic “Death of Superman” storyline from DC Comics has had a profound impact and has been adapted into live-action on two occasions within an 8-year span, with the most notable adaptation being in the DCEU. Henry Cavill’s Superman first appeared in 2013’s “Man of Steel.” He perished while battling Doomsday – the villain who kills him in the comics – in his second DCEU film, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which was released in 2016.
In a similar fashion, there’s been a pattern where Superman meets an untimely demise during his tenure in a shared universe. Most recently, the small-screen adaptation of Superman, played by Tyler Hoechlin, perished while battling Doomsday on Superman & Lois. Unlike the DCEU’s Superman, portrayed by Henry Cavill, Hoechlin’s Clark Kent won’t be brought back to life. His death, unfortunately, appears to be permanent in the final season of Superman & Lois. I hope David Corenswet’s Superman doesn’t suffer the same fate, and especially not so early on.
The Superman Movie Trailers Set Up Many Dangerous Threats For The Man Of Steel To Fight
In the DCU’s Superman saga, as of now, Doomsday isn’t featured as an adversary. However, trailers for the upcoming Superman movie hint at numerous challenges our hero will encounter in his first appearance. Notably, Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor, who appears to be Superman’s primary antagonist. Assisting him is The Authority’s Engineer, shown wielding buzz saw hands powered by nanotechnology in the previews. Furthermore, Metamorpho seems to be manipulated by Luthor to keep Superman vulnerable with kryptonite, exploiting his greatest weakness. This makes Luthor a significant intellectual adversary for the Man of Steel.
It appears that Superman is set to take things a notch higher with Lex, much like in “Superman & Lois” season 4. This is indicated by merchandise showcasing Lex Luthor’s warsuit, suggesting that Lex will probably don the suit to confront David Corenswet’s Superman. Additionally, aside from Lex and his associates, there are other complex threats looming over Superman. All “Superman” movie trailers culminate in a solemn scene where it looks like Superman will aid at least Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, against a sun-like entity, possibly Solaris, the sentient sun.
1. That giant sun-like creature might have enough strength to defeat a superhero.
2. Given that Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl were shown in the trailer for ‘Peacemaker’ season 2, it seems they are both unharmed.
3. There are two strong physical adversaries for Superman in this story – Ultraman and The Hammer of Boravia.
4. If Ultraman follows comic book patterns, he could be either a Superman from another universe or a clone of the superhero, as his identity is yet to be revealed.
5. The Hammer of Boravia exhibited Kryptonian powers, and various theories about it are circulating among fans.
David Corenswet’s Superman Dying In The DCU Would Hurt The Franchise
The Shared Universe Needs To Learn From The DCEU’s Issues
I found it unsatisfying when the DCEU seemingly ended Henry Cavill’s Superman character in his second film, given that a Justice League movie was set to release the following year. This move implied that Superman would have to be resurrected for the upcoming film, which diminished the impact of the decision and necessitated keeping Cavill’s Superman out of 2017’s Justice League for most of the film, making it less engaging. I believe it would be an even more questionable move to kill off David Corenswet’s Superman character in his debut DCU movie.
In essence, the foundation of the DCU heavily relies on Superman’s success, as James Gunn has emphasized. Given that the DCEU underutilized the character previously, I’m anxious about the new DC Universe squandering Superman’s potential. Consequently, I’m hoping that the reason Superman appears so severely injured in the trailers for the DCU movie is to underscore his early stages in his career and to emphasize how Clark Kent grapples with being human and overcoming numerous challenges, instead of focusing on his supposed death.
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