- DC Studios has launched one closing trailer for Superman
- The James Gunn-directed superhero film releases on July 11
- Its newest teaser incorporates some essential particulars about its plot and the odd Easter egg
James Gunn’s Superman film is formally lower than a month away (on the time of publication, anyway). And, because the countdown in the direction of its July 11 launch gathers tempo, DC Studios has debuted one closing trailer for the David Corenswet-led comedian e-book film.
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The trailer, which additionally confirms tickets at the moment are on sale for one among 2025’s most anticipated new motion pictures, would not simply comprise footage we have seen within the DC Universe (DCU) movie’s different teasers.
Indeed, there are quite a few new clips that trace on the route of its plot and comprise the odd DC Comics Easter egg. So, listed here are 4 essential particulars and/or references to earlier Superman tasks you may need missed upon first viewing. Potentially massive spoilers observe, so proceed at your individual threat.
1. A glimpse at Mister Handsome
If your preliminary response to this particular person is “…who?”, you are not alone. Mister Handsome is not a longtime DC Comics character – in reality, he seems to be a brand-new creation for this DCU Chapter One film.
Okay, so who’s he? We do not truly know, however that hasn’t stopped eagle-eyed followers from considering they’ve noticed him in Superman‘s newest trailer.
Look behind Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor within the above picture, and you may see what seems to be a pale skinned particular person standing on some type of podium. Viewers suppose this human-looking creature is the aforementioned Mister Handsome.
There’s additional proof to recommend that is the case. In Superman’s behind-the-scenes featurette, we catch one other glimpse of a being who not solely resembles the character in Superman‘s closing trailer, but additionally has a visibly completely different posture and look to most people.
Additionally, peaking as a part of a current Fandango interview, Hoult and Gunn revealed that Hoult’s son, who sometimes visited the Superman set, had a keenness for Mister Handsome. Elaborating on who this character is, Gunn teased: “Mister Handsome is Lex’s creature that he created in a petri dish who drives round on this flying platform that’s the ugliest, grossest creature on this planet.”
This would not affirm that the pale skinned particular person we briefly see is Mister Handsome, however Gunn’s description strains up with what little we have seen of them. Throw within the extremely ironic identify for somebody who’s not engaging to have a look at and this has to be Mister Handsome.
2. Ultraman unmasked
There’s been loads of hypothesis about Ultraman’s precise id. I’ve extensively lined the largest fan idea about this secondary villain, so I will not accomplish that once more right here. If you need extra particulars on mentioned speculation, learn my items on Ultraman’s supposed ties to a different villain known as the Hammer of Boravia, my breakdown of Superman ‘s second trailer, and the largest Ultraman fan idea seemingly being confirmed by some Funko Pop figures.
Superman‘s third trailer would not ship a lot in the best way of recent Ultraman footage, however there are a few missable pictures of this mysterious particular person with out his masks. The first reveals Ultraman blasting the Man of Steel together with his personal warmth imaginative and prescient means. Later, we see Supes whacking a demasked Ultraman with a big metallic object.
Neither clip is sluggish or lengthy sufficient to present us a very good have a look at Ultraman’s face. Nonetheless, we all know he’ll lose his face protecting in some unspecified time in the future, which suggests we’ll discover out who he actually is. My cash continues to be on him being a Superman clone.
3. Green Lantern’s ‘Big Blue’ name again
At the trailer’s 1:20 mark, we see Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner/Green Lantern squaring as much as Kal-El. Clearly, one thing’s occurred between the pair and it appears Gardner is attempting to goad Supes to assault him. You do not mock somebody by saying “make a transfer, Big Blue” for those who’re not attempting to antagonize them.
“Big Blue” may sound like a type of derision on Gardner’s half, however it’s truly a name again to one among Superman’s oldest nicknames. Indeed, it is a reference to ‘The Big Blue Boy Scout’ moniker that the Son of Krypton additionally glided by within the Nineteen Fifties. It’s additionally an alias that is been shortened to ‘Big Blue’ in numerous different comedian books.
This, then, seems to be one among many homages that’ll be paid to the Man of Tomorrow’s literary roots in his newest big-screen journey.
4. Who is child Joey in Superman?
The closing massive reveal in Superman‘s newest trailer issues a personality known as Joey. He’s the alien child we see Clark Kent’s superpowered alter-ego holding/rescuing as some type of cosmic explosion erupts round them.
We already know Joey’s father is, too. Superman‘s Funko Pop figurine assortment has already ruined that shock, with Joey being the progeny of Anthony Carrigan’s Metamorpho. For the uninitiated: primarily, he is a metahuman who can create any kind of factor out of skinny air.
The prevailing fan idea – one strengthened by footage proven in Superman‘s second trailer – is Luthor is exploiting Metamorpho with a view to maintain Joey protected. And, given Metamorpho’s distinctive powers, he is tailored to craft kryptonite, aka the one substance within the recognized galaxy that may hurt/weaken somebody like Superman. It appears, then, that Metamorpho will likely be coerced to create some kryptonite, which Luthor can use towards Supes, so Luthor would not hurt Joey.
