Official Title and Release Date for ‘Superman’ Sequel Revealed

September 3, 2025September 18, 2025 Mike Manalo

It’s been a hell of a summer for The Man of Steel! After proving skeptics wrong with healthy box office results and critical acclaim, James Gunn’s Superman made us all believe a man could fly once again. Given its success, fans have been clamoring to know more about what’s next for Gunn’s DCU and Kal-El. Thankfully, Gunn and the cast have officially dropped news of the title and release date for the highly anticipated next chapter!

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Hard NOC Life 359: ‘Superman’ Takes Us Home

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life is back—and so is Superman. In our return episode, Keith and Dominic dive deep into the latest take on the Man of Steel: How does he stack up against previous Superman incarnations? Is James Gunn’s DCU off to a flying start? And what does this movie say about the future of superheroes on screen?

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‘Superman’ David Corenswet on Becoming The Last Son of Krypton

July 10, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Manalo

For our final, showstopping interview from our Superman set visit last year, we are pleased to bring you The Man of Steel himself: David Corenswet — our new Superman!

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The Marvelous Rachel Brosnahan on Continuing the Legacy of Lois in ‘Superman’

July 9, 2025July 14, 2025 Mike Manalo

Since last week we’ve been counting down to the release of Superman, sharing one interview a day from our visit to the film’s set last June. The goal: to give you all an up close and exclusive look at what it took to bring Superman to life, with all of the incredible players that were involved. Today, we’re pleased to bring you our conversation with our new Lois Lane, the marvelous Rachel Brosnahan!

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NOC Review: James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is Epic, Heartfelt, and Hopeful

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Mike Manalo

Why do we love superheroes? Yes, their powers are extraordinary, their costumes are cool, and their gadgets are incredible. The adventures they go on are exciting, and they symbolize the modern mythology of our time. However, it’s more than that. Superheroes embody the best of us. They give us hope, inspire awe, and encourage us to become better. All of this began with the original and greatest superhero of all time: Superman! And now, so too does James Gunn’s new era of the DC Universe.

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Lessons on Luthor with Nicholas Hoult from the Set of ‘Superman’

July 7, 2025July 5, 2025 Mike Manalo

While on the set of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio in June 2024, The Nerds of Color were given the opportunity to meet with none other than Lex Luthor himself, Nicholas Hoult!

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On the ‘Superman’ Set with the Terrific Edi Gathegi

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Last year, while visiting the set of Superman, we got to be part of a conversation with the terrific actor bringing Mister Terrific to life: Edi Gathegi!

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‘Superman’ Stars Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio Discuss the Big Picture

July 2, 2025July 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Today, we’re pleased to bring you a conversation with Skyler Gisondo and Sara Sampaio from the Cleveland set of Superman, as they talk about bringing to life the iconic roles of Jimmy Olsen and Eve Teschmacher!

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Creating the DC Universe with Chantal Nong, Beth Mickle, and Judianna Makovsky

July 1, 2025July 2, 2025 Mike Manalo

Last year, we were invited to visit the set of James Gunn’s Superman in Cleveland, Ohio. Today, we’re pleased to bring you our conversation with Executive Producer Chantal Nong, Production Designer Beth Mickle, and Costume Designer Judianna Makovsky!

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At The Daily Planet with Wendell Pierce, Mikaela Hoover, and Beck Bennett of ‘Superman’

June 30, 2025July 1, 2025 Mike Manalo

June 2025 is over, which means we are officially in the home stretch before audiences all over the world look up, and see Superman take flight once more. It also marks just over one year to the date that we were invited to visit the set of James Gunn’s kick off to the new DC Universe! To celebrate the arrival of the new Man of Steel, we’re happy to finally present to you all of our interviews with the cast and crew. So let the countdown to the epic new film begin, as we bring you a total of seven days worth of interviews to get you ready for its Earth-shattering debut!

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Some Thoughts on Superman’s Cinematic Legacy

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Michel Buster

Before I begin, let me say that this is not a Snyderverse v Gunnverse argument. No, not at all. Instead, it is an observation of what I have seen up to date and hope for with respect to the portrayal of Superman. There have been many films that I have looked forward to — most all have been from Marvel — but this summer’s Superman has been on my radar for a while now.

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Breaking Down the Latest Trailer for ‘Superman’

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Mike Manalo

Superman is coming, and I think we’re looking at the most anticipated movie of the summer. You can even see the enthusiasm coming from our very own Keith and Swara right here! However, there’s way more to the latest trailer than meets the eye — easter eggs, secrets, and DC references galore! And we’re here to break down every part of it for you!

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The New ‘Superman’ Trailer Shows Us What a True Superhero Would Do in Our World

May 14, 2025September 18, 2025 Swara Salih

Everybody knows Superman. Everyone has an idea of who this iconic character is, with both favorable interpretations of his inherent devotion to doing good, and unfavorable interpretations of his will to help, with all his power, being unrealistic.

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Soaring High at the ‘Superman’ Trailer Press Event

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 Mike Manalo

It has arrived! The Superman teaser trailer has officially landed for everyone to experience. To celebrate the official debut of the new DC Universe under James Gunn, we were invited to the launch of the trailer earlier this week, with writer/director Gunn himself in attendance, as well as stars Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, and Superman himself, the incomparable David Corenswet!

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Look Up at the Official Teaser Trailer for ‘Superman’

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 Mike Manalo

This week we were given the very special opportunity to see the Superman trailer before anyone else at a press event this past Monday. So we know how very special this one is. In fact, all of the insights we got from the event will be on a separate post, but this trailer is such an event in and of itself, that it genuinely deserves its own article.

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James Gunn Shares Secrets During ‘Superman’ Set Visit

December 17, 2024December 21, 2024 Mike Manalo

June 2024. It’s a date that means the world to me because it marked my first set visit ever, and (given that 2024 is at an end) one of the few highlights from a tough year; a visit to the set of James Gunn’s Superman.

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The Trailer for ‘Superman’ is Flying Online This Week

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Mike Manalo

The Man of Steel is coming in for a landing this week! We could not be more excited to receive the news this morning that the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman will be flying faster than a speeding bullet on Thursday.

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The Countdown to James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is On

July 11, 2024July 12, 2024 Mike Manalo

In T-Minus one year, The Man of Steel will be flying back onto our screens! James Gunn’s Superman will be hitting theaters on July 11, 2025. To celebrate, we got a first official look at the new Superman logo.

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‘Superman’ Revealed! James Gunn Shares First Look Image at New Man of Steel

May 6, 2024August 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s actually here folks! Our first look at David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel in Superman!

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Hard NOC Life 330: ‘Superman’ Begins

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 Hard NOC Media

This week on Hard NOC Life, Keith is excited about the start of production on James Gunn film formerly known as Superman: Legacy. And Dominic shares his takeaways from the weekend’s box office champ, Dune: Part Two and what Gail Simone thinks about his Secret Six-inspired song.

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James Gunn Reveals ‘Superman’ Shield on First Day of Filming

February 29, 2024November 25, 2024 Keith Chow

To celebrate the first day of filming — and the titular hero’s canonical birthday — director and co-head of DC Studios, James Gunn, took to social media to share the first official image from the movie formerly known as Superman: Legacy.

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Hard NOC Life 319: Artificial Invasion with Jamie Noguchi

July 3, 2023July 2, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney welcome fellow NOC podcaster and comic book artist Jamie Noguchi to Hard NOC Life! Jamie is here to explain what’s wrong with the A.I. opening credits to Secret Invasion. They also break down James Gunn’s choices for Clark and Lois in the upcoming DC Universe reboot, Superman: Legacy.

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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Official! ‘Superman: Legacy’ Casting Confirmed

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Mike Manalo

The moment everyone has been anticipating has arrived. We now have our new Superman and Lois Lane! Confirmed by Deadline, and James Gunn himself, Superman: Legacy has found its new leads in David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan!