James Gunn completes Superman movie post-production, announcing the film is fully finished ahead of its highly anticipated July 2025 release, with major cast members and DC Studios leaders confirming no last-minute changes. The milestone marks a significant moment for the new DC Universe, as work wraps up on the Man of Steel’s cinematic return, promising fans a fresh direction.
Superman Wraps Post-Production After Months of Anticipation
James Gunn revealed on Instagram that the final editing and visual effects work on Superman, the first installment in DC Studios’ new universe, is now complete. Gunn celebrated this achievement by posting a photo featuring himself with cast members David Corenswet, who plays Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Beck Bennet in the role of Steve Lombard, and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. In his post, Gunn stated,
“Our last visual effect shot has been finished and dropped into Superman. We are now 100% done.”
—James Gunn, Director. He expressed his gratitude for the collective effort behind the film, stating,
“Thanks to all my collaborators! It has been a joy. And for the rest of you – I can’t wait for you to see the movie on July 11.”
—James Gunn, Director.
Production started on February 29, 2024, building excitement for the return of Superman to theaters. Fans have eagerly awaited this project since it was announced as the launching point of the revamped DC Universe. According to Peter Safran, co-CEO of DC Studios, this version will follow a younger Kal-El, exploring the complexities of his identity. Safran shared that Superman will
“balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.”
—Peter Safran, co-CEO DC Studios. The film promises to feature beloved supporting DC characters, including Krypto the Superdog, as Superman forges alliances across Metropolis.
Addressing Fan Speculation and Studio Involvement
In the lead-up to the announcement, James Gunn addressed several rumors about the film’s development. Responding to queries on social media, Gunn confirmed the runtime as 2 hours and 9 minutes. When asked if Warner Brothers’ executives played a role in setting this length, he replied,
“Zero truth to that. And they couldn’t even if that’s something they wanted to. It’s a DC Studios film.”
—James Gunn, Director.
Persistent speculation about possible reshoots was also addressed. Gunn noted earlier on Threads that there had been no new scenes and no reshoots. Instead, he clarified that production included
“a handful of individual shots to enhance the film.”
—James Gunn, Director. Gunn’s statements, along with the completion of post-production, put to rest any doubts regarding unexpected changes or last-minute fixes.
The Road Ahead for the DC Universe
Superman signals the beginning of
“DCU’s Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters,”
launching a new era for DC’s characters. Completing post-production without delays or public crises suggests a new tone for DC Studios, following challenging experiences with previous titles like Justice League and The Flash. Enthusiasts and industry observers now look to see if James Gunn’s leadership will establish sustained momentum, especially with a streamlined and well-finished Superman at the forefront.
Major cast members such as Rachel Brosnahan, Beck Bennet, and Skyler Gisondo are set to introduce this younger Superman to a new generation. The project also puts the spotlight on supporting roles, including Krypto, who will join Superman in action, bringing familiar personalities to the forefront of the story. The positive completion news reassures fans eagerly awaiting the film’s release in IMAX theaters on July 11, 2025.
The film‘s journey, from its February 2024 start to this milestone, has been closely watched by DC followers, Hollywood insiders, and entities like DC Studios and Warner Brothers. Both cast and crew now turn their attention to promotional efforts, as the next chapter for the DC Universe prepares to soar.
