Superman: Return to Krypton

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Superman: Return to Krypton
Directed byFreddie Goodwin
Written byFreddie Goodwin
Based onCharacters
from DC
Produced by
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$125 million

Superman: Return to Krypton is an upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the character Superman. Produced by DC Studios and to be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it will be the first film in Goodwin's Universe (GWU). The film will be written and directed by Freddie Goodwin and stars Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent / Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane.

Superman: Return to Krypton will be released theatrically in the United States on July 10, 2025.[1] It will be the first film of the GWU.[2]

Premise

After discovering remnants of Kryptonian technology on Earth, Superman embarks on a journey to rediscover his origins, encountering new challenges and enemies.[3]

Cast

Production

Development

In March 2021, it was reported from various sources that a film based on Superman is in development and is planned to be released as part of the upcoming DCU.[4] Freddie Goodwin announced he was preparing to begin writing the screenplay by June 2022,[5] however was forced to stop after his other project, that was for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was behind in development.[6][7] By 2023, it was announced that Goodwin was instead developing a universe that wouldn't feature too many characters and won't be forced to just DC Comics or Marvel Comics and instead wanted to have multiple characters from both universes.[8][9]

In June 2023, Goodwin announced the first three projects coming to the GWU,[10] which begins with Superman: Return to Krypton, which was confirmed to be directly connected to the film that will focus on two characters called "Gold & Jokes",[11] which would be focused on the Joker and Booster Gold and the third film being titled Batman: Shadows of Gotham which will introduce the Batman of the universe.[12][13][14][15]

By 2024, Goodwin stated that the film, while being grounded,[16] will feature various themes that normally would be found in a sequel.[17][18]

Release

Superman: Return to Krypton will be released theatrically in the United States on July 10, 2025.[1] It will be the first film of the GWU.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Superman: Return to Krypton Set for Theatrical Release". Creator Database. May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Announcing the First Film of the GWU: Superman: Return to Krypton". Hollywood Film Forecast. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. "Superman's Quest for Origins: New Adventures with Kryptonian Technology". Creator Database. July 1, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  4. "Superman Film Development Begins for the New DCU". Creator Database. March 15, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  5. "Freddie Goodwin to Write Superman Screenplay Amid MCU Commitments". Hollywood Film Forecast. June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  6. "Setbacks in MCU Project Delay Goodwin's Work on Superman". Comic Book Film News. July 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  7. "Goodwin Shifts Focus to Creating a Mixed Universe Featuring DC and Marvel Characters". Superhero Movie Hub. May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  8. "Development Updates on the Upcoming Superman Film within the Broader Universe Strategy". Film Future Insights. June 8, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. "Goodwin's Innovative Approach: Combining DC and Marvel Elements in New Film Universe". Cinematic Updates. August 15, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  10. "Goodwin Unveils First Projects for GWU Starting with Superman: Return to Krypton". Creator Database. June 5, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  11. "Details on Superman: Return to Krypton and Its Connection to GWU". Hollywood Film Forecast. June 6, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  12. "Gold & Jokes Announced: A New Take on Joker and Booster Gold". Comic Book Film News. June 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  13. "Batman: Shadows of Gotham to Introduce New Batman in GWU". Superhero Movie Hub. June 15, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  14. "Goodwin's Strategy for the GWU: Linking Superman, Joker, and Batman in a Shared Universe". Film Future Insights. June 20, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  15. "Overview of the GWU's First Three Films and Their Narrative Connections". Cinematic Updates. June 25, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  16. "Goodwin Discusses Grounded Themes in New Film Resembling a Sequel". Creator Database. January 15, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  17. "Goodwin's Vision for Incorporating Sequel-like Themes in Standalone Film". Hollywood Film Forecast. January 20, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  18. "Exploring the Complex Themes of Goodwin's Latest Project". Film Future Insights. February 5, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.

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