Cameras will begin rolling on Superman: Legacy any day now, and while we'd like to think that means set photos will offer a first look at the new Man of Steel, there's no guarantee.
The excitement surrounding James Gunn's reboot is palpable, and the future of the DCU may well hinge on the movie's success. It's been a long time since moviegoers were treated to a truly great Superman adventure in theaters so the hero could prove to be a tough sell.
It's fortunate then that Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios are keeping the budget under control!
There have been some pretty wild rumours on social media lately that Superman: Legacy will cost upwards of $364 million, making it one of the most expensive comic book movies ever made.
To that, Gunn recently said on Threads, "Absolutely not. How in the world do they think they know what our budget is?" While we're guessing Superman: Legacy won't be cheap, the fact it doesn't include any pricey A-List stars will have helped greatly when it comes to keeping costs under control.
The most expensive DC movie to date is 2017's Justice League; the budget for that ballooned to upwards of $300 million, but if you add in what it cost to finish Zack Snyder's Justice League, the sum becomes truly eye-watering.
In related news, another fan asked Gunn if more DCU projects will be announced either at this year's San Diego Comic-Con or during some sort of live stream. "Those are our only two options?" the filmmaker teased.
Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane. Other recent casting additions include Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
It's also been confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 composer John Murphy will provide the reboot's score (he's spent several months working on it, meaning his music will be used on set).
Superman: Legacy is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.