The recently released teaser trailer for the upcoming Superman film has shattered viewing records, garnering over 250 million views within the first 24 hours of its release. This remarkable achievement has made the trailer the most viewed and discussed film trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros. studios.
According to director James Gunn, who announced the trailer's success via social media, "Krypto [Superman's dog] really brought us home. With over 250 million views and millions of social media posts, Superman has officially become the most watched and talked-about trailer ever for DC and Warner Bros." Gunn expressed his gratitude to fans, stating, "Thank you tremendously! I can't express how grateful I feel, but I can’t wait to share the film with everyone next July."
Gunn, who also writes and directs the film, has attracted significant attention with this new interpretation of Superman, set to be be released on July 11, 2025. The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It promises to explore the character's vintage ideals coming up against the cynicism of the modern world.
The trailer surpassed other big titles this year. For comparison, last year's "Joker 2" attracted 167 million views on its first day, and the highly anticipated "Puzzle 2" saw 157 million. Yet, the all-time record still belongs to Marvel's "Deadpool and Wolverine," which racked up 365 million views within 24 hours, earning its place in the Guinness World Records.
Fans are already abuzz with speculation about the film's plot, with various popular theories circulating following the trailer's release. Not much is known about the storyline itself, but it seems the film will confront Superman with societal condemnation, all the typical superhero challenges, and of course, save the world.
The impressive initial viewing figures of the Superman trailer have remarkably positioned it fifth among all comic book film trailers ever released. This includes iconic releases such as "Spider-Man: No Way Home" with 355.5 million views, and "Avengers: Endgame" which totaled 289 million views for its teaser release.
Gunn pointed out cautiously during his announcements, "The teaser only shows the beginning moments of the film, without giving away any major plot points to maintain intrigue." Fans have begun theorizing about what they can expect after his comments about leaving much of the story untold for now, raising excitement and leaving many eager for more information.
Alongside Corenswet, the film also features other notable actors, including Skyler Gizondo, Isabela Merced, and Anthony Carrigan. A noteworthy inclusion to this latest iteration of the Superman narrative is the Green Lantern Guy Gardner played by Nathan Fillion, along with Supergirl Kara Zor-El portrayed by Milly Alcock, and Rick Flag Sr. played by Frank Grillo.
The DC cinematic universe is poised for revival, with the Superman film being its flagship project following the recent success of animated releases. Not only does this trailer set the stage for the film, but it also revitalizes the interest of moviegoers who have long awaited another Superman iteration on the silver screen.
With the buzz surrounding the film already tangible, it remains to be seen how this new approach to Superman will resonate with both long-time fans of the character as well as new audiences stepping onto the superhero genre's stage.
