Words Hannah Taylor

Returning to Superman’s roots, Guardians Of The Galaxy and The Suicide Squad director James Gunn unleashes his fresh, invigorating take on the Man of Steel. Bright, bold, and refuelled by the power of the sun, Superman is back – as uplifting and inspiring as ever. Donning the cape for a new era, David Corenswet is Clark Kent aka Superman.

Balancing life and responsibilities as a superheroic visitor from another planet and a mild-mannered reporter, he seeks to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing, driven by an inherent purpose to do good. But does old-school heroism still have a place in a rapidly-evolving modern world?

Alongside the first-ever barking live-action depiction of Superman’s loyal dog, Krypto, the stellar cast includes Nicholas Hoult’s formidable Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan’s tenacious Lois Lane, and Nathan Fillion’s charismatic Guy Gardner aka Green Lantern. Isabela Merced also takes flight as Hawkgirl, one of many newcomers from the far reaches of the universe.

Gunn’s vibrant vision is a colourful throwback to the Christopher Reeve era. From Smallville to Metropolis, the film is full of life and fan-favourite characters from the comic books, including Clark’s adoptive parents, the Kents; his colleagues at the Daily Planet; and more.

Don’t miss this cinematic flight!

Supermen

Origins

Oscar-nominated Fleischer cartoons were technically the first and Kirk Alyn the first-ever in live-action, but it was George Reeves who made the role his own in the fifties.

Golden Age

Richard Donner’s late-seventies blockbuster saw Christopher Reeve soar to worldwide stardom. Groundbreaking, BAFTA-winning documentary Super/Man sheds light on the husband, father, fighter, and superhero.

New Age

The nineties brought Dean Cain’s light touch in Lois & Clark, before the noughties saw Tom Welling star as a young Clark in Smallville and Brandon Routh lead a cinema comeback in Superman Returns.

Rebirth

Dark times call for different heroes. After Henry Cavill’s beloved Superman in the SnyderVerse and Tyler Hoechlin in the Arrowverse, Corenswet fills big boots as James Gunn’s brave, bold, and bright vision for DC takes flight.