With James Gunn’s Superman reboot slated to launch a new era for the DC Universe, anticipation and leaks are building. While fans await an official update (possibly at CinemaCon), alleged details from a recent test screening have surfaced online, providing a mix of promising takeaways and a few concerns.
According to ComicBookMovie.com, the latest report comes via the moderators of the r/DCULeaks subreddit. While the information remains unverified, it avoids outlandish claims and over-the-top spoilers, lending some credibility to what’s being shared. That said, it’s still best taken with a grain of salt.
Here’s what the anonymous source revealed:
“The film wasn’t a comedy, but did have funny moments in it.”
“Characters aren’t who people think they are.”
“Online speculation is dead wrong.”
“Most of the trailer scenes are from early in the film.”
“Krypto plays an important role, but it felt a little tacked in. That part felt artificial.”
“There is no after credits scene. At least not that they were shown, one could be there, but [their source] can’t confirm.”
“While Rick Flagg Sr. is in the film, and he plays a rather short role, there were no nods to Creature Commandos that [their source] noticed. Note: [Their source is] not a DC-phile so [they] could’ve missed something.”
“There was a nod to [Amanda] Waller, though it wasn’t an audience wink and it’s a blink and you’ll miss it.”
“[The source’s] impressions were that the film is good from a person who doesn’t follow DC films. [The source’s] not a comic book buff (DC or Marvel) but [they] enjoyed it.”
“The secondary plot of the film focused primarily on Lois and Clark. Brosnahan stole every scene she was in. ([Their source] loves Ms. Maisel though, so [they] could be biased.)”
“Nicholas Hoult was good as [Lex] Luthor, but he overacts a bit. He does anger very well but he was a bit much in other scenes.”
“His two goons were delightful and worked well with Lex’s energy. [The source] felt they helped, but weren’t absolutely necessary.”
“Some of the effects don’t work super well, though [their source] doesn’t know if it was an early cut, the scenes at the ice palace were a little rough.”
“Some of the effects with the big monster (I’m assuming she’s talking about Kaiju) were rough and [their source] thought his face looked a little goofy.”
“[Their source] said that it had a lot of characters but didn’t feel like they took away from the main plot.”
Overall, the report paints Superman as a film that works well for general audiences, with standout performances from Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, even if some VFX and character integrations (like Krypto) still need refinement. Weirdly, there is no
Whether these details hold up remains to be seen, but if this feedback is any indication, Gunn’s vision may be landing on solid ground, with just a few things to polish before takeoff.
Stay tuned—more official updates may be just around the corner.
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 film will be in theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning July 9 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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