SUPERMAN: 8 Easter Eggs, References, And Cameos You Need To See - SPOILERS

SUPERMAN: 8 Easter Eggs, References, And Cameos You Need To See - SPOILERS

We've taken a deep dive into Superman to bring you a definitive guide to all the movie's biggest Easter Eggs, comic book references, and cameos in the first DC Studios movie. You can check them out here...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 14, 2025 01:07 PM EST
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Superman has landed in theaters, and with filmmaker James Gunn at the helm, it likely won't surprise you to learn that the movie is packed full of Easter Eggs, references, and easy-to-miss cameos. 

The first DCU movie is relatively standalone (it's certainly not concerned with setting up whatever comes next), but Gunn took the opportunity to flesh out this shared world. He's also created a living, breathing DC Universe that's like the comic books come to life. 

In this Easter Egg breakdown, we're not taking a deep dive into the obvious efforts like Supergirl's cameo or the post-credits scenes. Instead, we're uncovering the ways Gunn referenced the source material, fleshed out this world, and included cameos and hat tips to the source material, which were easy to miss on a first viewing. 

You can check out these Superman Easter Eggs by clicking on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
 

8. A President Luthor Tease

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Superman ends with Lex Luthor being sent to Belle Reve for his role in orchestrating Boravia's invasion of Jarhanpur. However, we'd bet on the villain eventually talking his way out of that spot of bother and returning stronger than ever. 

In the comics, Luthor becomes the United States President, a story that was adapted in the Justice League animated series. The 2003 two-parter was titled "A Better World," and we see in his office that Lex's book boasts the same title. 

Coincidence or a hint that Gunn intends to explore Lex's rise to power somewhere down the line? We'll have to wait and see. 
 

7. The Mighty Crabjoys

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Lois Lane scoffs when Superman suggests a lot of people love the fictional band The Mighty Crabjoys. Later, she sees that her boyfriend is among them as the group's poster hangs on the wall of his childhood bedroom. 

This isn't the first mention of The Mighty Crabjoys in the DCU, though. Creature Commandos' Eric Frankenstein wore a t-shirt featuring the group when he fought The Bride during one of his many attempts to make her fall in love with him. 
 

6. Gotham City

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Superman features plenty of superheroes, but Batman is not among them. The Caped Crusader isn't referenced either, despite him being Gotham City's main protector and a longtime ally of the Man of Tomorrow on the page. 

Rumours continue to swirl that Gunn plans to explore their friendship in a World's Finest movie, and this Easter Egg might be our first hint. When Metropolis is being evacuated, a road sign can be seen pointing toward Gotham City. 

However, we're not sure how smart it is to seek refuge in the home of Arkham Asylum... 
 

5. Blink-And-You'll-Miss-Them Cameos

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Gunn enlisted many of his friends for minor roles in Superman, though we're guessing at least a few of them passed you by. For starters, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise vets Michael Rooker and Pom Klementieff voiced Superman Robots in the Fortress of Solitude.

However, our favourite of these came when Lex Luthor's girlfriend, Eve Teschmacher, is locked up in the villain's pocket universe prison. 

The Raptor guard (who says, "Sending sexy selfies behind the back of Lex Luthor? She has to be the biggest idiot in the world" ) is played by none other than Smallville star and former Lex, Michael Rosenbaum!
 

4. Some Familiar Companies

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Metropolis is laden with DC Comics Easter Eggs, including adverts for Big Belly Burger (the DC Universe's McDonald's equivalent), Jitters (which we're sure The Flash fans among you will remember), and Chocos (Martian Manhunter's favourite Oreo-inspired snack). 

When the world learns why Superman was really sent to Earth by his Kryptonian parents, the hero takes refuge in Stagg Industries. That's apparent foreshadowing for Metamorpho's introduction, as the mother of his child, Joey, is Simon Stagg's daughter, Sapphire.

She certainly doesn't look like the son of a billionaire, though, so it's possible Gunn decided to ditch that bit of comic book lore.
 

3. Will Reeve

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We've known for a while that Will Reeve, the son of Superman: The Movie star Christopher Reeve, would make an appearance in Superman

For those of you who missed it, it comes when he's shown as the report on scene for GBS News while the Man of Tomorrow is attempting to stop the rampaging Kaiju that's been unleashed on Metropolis by Lex Luthor. 

Reeve, who is an ABC News correspondent in real life, recently said, "I think I am very deliberate about living my own life, making my own decisions, knowing that if I make the right decision, it will honor my parents, and I think that it was the right decision to do this in a way, to honor my parents."
 

2. Secretary Crawley

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One of Superman's biggest surprises (that's extremely easy to miss) comes when Tinashe Kajese returns as The Suicide Squad's Florence "Flo" Crawley. In that movie, she worked for A.R.G.U.S. as a mission coordinator for Task Force X and was Amanda Waller's aide. 

She betrayed Waller to help the team take down Starro, and was M.I.A. in Peacemaker season 1. Clearly, she's moved up in the world as we meet her as Secretary Crawley in Superman

We find her among those Lex is trying to talk into enlisting Planetwatch to take down Superman. She doesn't seem overly convinced by the billionaire, while he seems similarly unimpressed by the bureaucrat standing in his way. 
 

1. The Justice Society

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In the Hall of Justice, a mural can be seen depicting famous Metahumans from the past. It's hard to get a proper look at them, but most appear to be World War II-era superheroes, the Justice Society. 

There's Jay Garrick/The Flash, Wesley Dodds/Sandman, Ted Grant/Wildcat, Gardner Grayle/Atomic Knight, Jon Valor/Black Pirate, Dominic Mndawe/Freedom Beast, Brian Kent/Silent Knight, Amethyst, and Paco Ramone/Vibe.

Metahumans have existed for three hundred years in the DCU, meaning there's a lot of history for Gunn to explore in this shared world moving forward.
 

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Nomis929
Nomis929 - 7/14/2025, 1:47 PM
Both the countries, Boravia and Jarhanpur came from the comics.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/14/2025, 6:01 PM
@Nomis929 - im pretty sure Israel AND Palestine (a true state) aré not a cómic book reference
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 7/14/2025, 6:15 PM
@Malatrova15 - True, Israel AND Palestine are actual countries in the real world.

However, the fictional countries of Boravia and Jarhanpur came from the comics.

Boravia is from Superman # 2 and Jarhanpur from JLA # 62.

Got it?
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 7/14/2025, 8:18 PM
@Malatrova15 - I am disappointed that this did not link to a Rick Roll. 😑
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/14/2025, 9:29 PM
@Feralwookiee - the safety of the chosen people Is not a matter of Rick roll
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 7/14/2025, 9:43 PM
@Malatrova15 - But, clearly their god would enjoy it. He is a bit of a prankster himself.
Remember the time he sent a bunch of wild bears to murder and devour children for making fun of a bald man?
That's clearly a deity with a sense of humor!
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/14/2025, 9:47 PM
@Feralwookiee - Haha yeah..AND the Time he almost murdered His main prophet until he mutilates His son penis ...he Is a riot AND i FRICKING LOVE IT!
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 7/14/2025, 1:47 PM
"She certainly doesn't look like the son of a billionaire". Current year 2025 in a nutshell.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/14/2025, 2:13 PM
Josh, im starting to think that maybe this movie is struggling at the box office due to your sh1tty DC articles......keep it up.

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lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/14/2025, 2:37 PM
@harryba11zack - how have you not been banned....
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/14/2025, 2:45 PM
@lazlodaytona - i'm pure of heart
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dragon316
dragon316 - 7/14/2025, 3:05 PM
@harryba11zack - what if samething happens to fantastic four ?
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/14/2025, 3:12 PM
@dragon316 - then that would be due to me not watching it.

lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/14/2025, 2:40 PM
Seems like nobody is talking about the in-your-face easter-egg for Superman IV.
Ultraman was a clone created by Luthor with a strand of Superman's hair he found after a dust-up Supes was involved in before the movie's time frame.
SHOCKER: so was Nuclear Man.
Baf
Baf - 7/14/2025, 3:19 PM
@lazlodaytona - Don't forget Superman 3 where he had to battle a computer similar to his fight with The Engineer.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/14/2025, 3:27 PM
@Baf - or even when he had to battle himself in the junkyard
EarlChai
EarlChai - 7/14/2025, 7:09 PM
@Baf - Or Lex’s naming half of Jarhanpur after himself. Another classic real estate scheme from Lex Luthor, as homage(?) to Superman 1 and Returns.
Baf
Baf - 7/15/2025, 10:56 AM
@EarlChai - @lazlodaytona
Wait a minute! Did Gunn just take the plots of Superman 1-4 and mosh them together?
S1-Real estate corruption at the cost of innocent lives
S2-Balancing his super villain fighting life with Lois.
S3-Supercomputer villain
S4-Doppleganger battle
Bonus:
SR-Cute sidekick with semi-mysterious origin
Baf
Baf - 7/15/2025, 10:57 AM
@Baf - MOS-Change the origin narrative, just a bit...
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/15/2025, 11:32 AM
@Baf - actually, S3 would be the supercomputer villain AND the Doppleganger battle (in the junkyard.

S4 would be battling the clone and get countries to fight each other over an 'Arms-race.'

@EarlChai
TheJester187
TheJester187 - 7/14/2025, 2:48 PM
What’s so hard about giving Batman his own film first? Save the world’s finest movie for after BATB. Or show his presence in Clayface. WB/DC gatekeeps Batman like he can’t have his own movie in these universes. And they only do it to him. Aquaman, WW and flash all get solo movies. But Batman has to share with Superman. [frick] all that.
EarlChai
EarlChai - 7/14/2025, 7:25 PM
@TheJester187 - Dude’s had… literally six solo live-action movies. Nine if you count movies that include Robin, eleven of you count the ‘40s serials. Plus two theatrical animated films.
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 7/14/2025, 3:02 PM
The map revealing Lex's scheme depicted Markovia as being on the border of Boravia and Jarhanpur.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/14/2025, 3:06 PM
Didn’t realize that Secretary Crawley was from TSS but that’s cool nonetheless…

Anyway , I do hope we get a period Justice Society movie or show down the line!!.

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joevseveryone
joevseveryone - 7/14/2025, 5:37 PM
No comment from @malatrova …wya bibi
joevseveryone
joevseveryone - 7/14/2025, 5:38 PM
@joevseveryone - @malatrova15 ofc
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/14/2025, 6:15 PM
I'm pretty sure that even if you blink you won't miss a voice cameo.
EarlChai
EarlChai - 7/14/2025, 7:11 PM
I happened to visit Union Terminal today. Gal at the front desk confirmed they filmed in the lobby. I didn’t think to ask if they’d replaced the mural physically or digitally.
F4ntasticClunge
F4ntasticClunge - 7/14/2025, 7:55 PM
@EarlChai - damn, she's really struggling to find work after WW 1984
EarlChai
EarlChai - 7/14/2025, 9:47 PM
@28ClungesLater - 🤦‍♀️ *The pleasant young woman at the front desk.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 7/14/2025, 10:58 PM
TBH that mural in the Hall of Justice could barely passed as a representation of the JSA since neither Atomic Knight, Black Pirate, Freedom Beast, Silent Knight, Amethyst nor Vibe were ever part of the Golden Age's team. Seems Gunn just decided to pick up a random group of even more obscure characters and threw them there along with actual JSAers like Jay, Ted and others.

Cool nod to Jitters from The Flash with that said.

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Tiggamalone
Tiggamalone - 7/15/2025, 1:54 AM
And what about the scene with Mr Terrific’s “vehicle” flying from the top of the Daily Planet. It crumbles the edge… drops off vertically .. and then ascends straight back up.

Nice little visual call-back :-)
DemonTweeks
DemonTweeks - 7/15/2025, 2:27 AM
sound track wise. very very similar song to "Something in the Way" from The Batman during the scene where the president of Boravia finishes his speech and walks to his office. actually seemed a little out of place so was expecting some kind of Batman easter egg to follow but didnt spot anything

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