SUPERMAN Is Downed By Kryptonite And Fights Ultraman In Epic New TV Spots For First DCU Movie

SUPERMAN Is Downed By Kryptonite And Fights Ultraman In Epic New TV Spots For First DCU Movie

A new look at Superman has been revealed in four 15-second TV spots, and there are some awesome never-before-seen moments from the first DCU movie, including the Man of Steel being downed by Kryptonite.

By JoshWilding - Jun 22, 2025 06:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Four new 15-second TV spots for Superman have been released. In those, we see the Man of Steel being taken down by Metamorpho's Kryptonite arm, along with more flying and action shots.

The Daily Planet newsroom gets some love, while Lois Lane can be found piloting Mister Terrific's T-Craft in what looks to be a fun sequence. The Man of Steel, while formidable, appears to have met his match in Ultraman, a villain who takes the hero down with ease. 

Superman writer and director James Gunn has also officially released what we'd arguably say is the best poster we've seen for the reboot yet.

Gunn was asked about Ultraman during a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. Asked if the mysterious villain is part of Lex Luthor's attempt to create a "Superman kind of figure," he responded, "It's close. Yeah, I think that's close. Ultra Man is sort of Lex's thug and is pretty powerful."

The filmmaker also confirmed that Hammer of Boravia has ties to LuthorCorp. "Yes, totally. Lex is connected to everything. There's nothing bad happening in Metropolis during this movie that doesn't have some connection to Lex Luthor."

Many fans have pointed out that Superman's color grading has ditched the heavy blue tint seen in the first trailers. There's been speculation on social media about whether that's meant to bring the movie more in line with what the wider DCU will look like. However, Gunn doesn't view the reboot as a "proof of concept" for the franchise.

"I don't think of it like that at all," he told the site. "I just think of it as I'm making another movie. I'm trying to make the best movie I possibly can. And I'm learning a lot. This process has been more similar to the first Guardians for me than anything else because I'm learning so much about how to shoot stuff with Superman, which is very different."

"You know, the flying and figuring all that out and figuring out the simplicity and elegance of this character, which is so different from anyone I've ever written a movie for before. I'm learning a lot along the way," Gunn concluded. 

You can watch these new Superman TV spots in the players below.

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 6/22/2025, 5:53 AM
Hoping for a Mr.Mxyzptlk cameo
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 6/22/2025, 6:43 AM
@SteviesRightFoo - sequel for sure.

Not that a sequel's for sure.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 6/22/2025, 8:19 AM
@SteviesRightFoo - I like your thinking
grif
grif - 6/22/2025, 2:33 PM
@SteviesRightFoo - something like that could work very well for anthology movie. he could be the connecting tissue to the stories and not have to be the main focus of the movie

DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/22/2025, 6:01 AM

We need to see the genesis of Vandal Savage at the end of this movie.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/22/2025, 6:08 AM
@DocSpock - might be a good choice for a big bad for this phase
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/22/2025, 10:36 AM
@vectorsigma -

If done right, he is an incredible dangerous villain.

vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/22/2025, 11:33 AM
@DocSpock - yep, the thanos/darkseid villain has been repetitive so might be worthwhile to see something different.
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 6/22/2025, 6:27 AM
Just feels too CW for me 😮‍💨
Ojeet78
Ojeet78 - 6/22/2025, 9:00 AM
@JurassicClunge - That's probably a good thing , given how great Superman and Lois was .
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 6/22/2025, 10:50 AM
@Ojeet78 - yeah no, some of it was good but the teen angst and cheapness was off putting.
DraculaX
DraculaX - 6/23/2025, 5:10 PM
@JurassicClunge - well are there any teenagers in this film?
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 6/23/2025, 5:50 PM
@DraculaX - nope, but it still looks the same 😅
OptimusInTime
OptimusInTime - 6/22/2025, 7:40 AM
Everyone in this movie just seems...unlikeable???
Corensweat -wouldn't have chosen this guy as my supes... Bit of a low likeability factor. Don't see him having the comic chops that this movie seems to be going for
Mr Terrific -70s throwback jiveturkey mofo. No thanks
Rachel B- meh.. My only real glimmer of hope for this. Why is she driving a space ship FFS. Just seems rushed.
Nathan F- written to be unlikeable so fair do's
Don't get me wrong.. I'll go see and it'll gave my money... But I'm not hopeful.. But Ill go in objective enough for my mind to hopefully be changed

lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 6/22/2025, 8:22 AM
@OptimusInTime - watch him in the movie Pearl (MAX). You'll see he's the perfect Clark Kent.
Rpendo
Rpendo - 6/22/2025, 8:30 AM
@OptimusInTime - “ Mr Terrific -70s throwback jiveturkey mofo.”

…uh, what?
OptimusInTime
OptimusInTime - 6/22/2025, 9:23 AM
@Rpendo - in some of the clips he's done across a bit like a blaxploitation esq character. Mr Terrific bring the complete opposite..calm..methodical .. reserved. In that his intelligence speaks for himself...he doesn't have to be this hyperbolic type character that Gunn seems to have made him
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 6/22/2025, 8:38 AM
I'm just thrilled we are seeing more of Supe's rogue gallery. Besides the Superboy TV series ('88-'92), which had great use of villains but horrible budget, and Smallville, which shoe-horned WAY too many characters in before he even became Superman, no film maker has remotely tried to expand on the baddies.

Lex, Zod, or other Kryptonians. That's it. Oh, and a beyond miserable attempt at Doomsday. Why did they all play it so safe?
Snyder, and even Singer, could have used Metallo, Bizzaro (kudos to Superman &Lois for a great take), Hank Henshaw, Brainiac (who should be the big bad of the DCU's first JL), Lobo, Parasite, Live Wire, Toy Man, Vandal Savage, Granny Goodness with her chick gang, and so many more. Why wouldn't a new take on Supe's want use something different?! So many missed opportunities.

Now? We not only get to see more rogues, but other established heroes too. Gunn is seriously going after the deep history of the comics and I'm thrilled.
GenD
GenD - 6/22/2025, 9:09 AM
I dunno, visuals seem a bit off more like a tv show than a movie.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/22/2025, 10:22 AM
That poster looks SO GOOD!!.

The movie continues to seem good , I especially like how comic booky it feels more & more.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/22/2025, 10:37 AM

It’s time for Beppo the super monkey.
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