A Streaming Guide to <i>Superman</i>
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Superman is officially back. James Gunn’s highly anticipated take on the classic film premieres in theaters today, kicking off the next chapter of the DC Universe and introducing a new leading man: David Corenswet.
The actor stars as Clark Kent, a Kryptonian raised in Kansas who now navigates dual identities as a Daily Planet reporter and the world’s most recognizable hero. Joining Corenswet is Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with supporting roles from Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and Anthony Carrigan. In classic Superman fashion, the story tackles a range of global threats—think robots, kaiju monsters, and political unrest—while keeping its focus grounded in themes of morality, idealism, and human connection.
Director Gunn called the project deeply personal. “Superman is the story of America,” he told The Times. “An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.” His version of Clark is more of an optimist trying to hold onto his humanity—even when the world around him questions it.
Corenswet, a Juilliard-trained actor previously known for his role in The Politician, called the role a “solemn responsibility.” In his GQ Hype cover story, he admitted he considered turning it down before asking himself a single question: “If this is the only role I get to play for the rest of my life, and that means whether I get to play it once or get to play it 10 times, would I still say yes? And the answer was yes.”
Is Superman streaming yet?Warner Bros. has yet to announce an official streaming date for Superman, but the film is expected to land on HBO Max later this year. Recent titles like Sinners followed a similar rollout.
Until then, you can catch the film in theaters.
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