Superman
dir. James Gunn · 2025
Clark Kent grapples with the weight of his Kryptonian heritage while facing the machinations of Lex Luthor, who seeks to undermine him. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, aided by Lois Lane and the Justice Gang, the film unfolds with a blend of thrilling action and heartfelt moments of self-discovery.
Set within a new DC universe. A few years into his heroics, Superman embarks on a personal quest to understand his Kryptonian heritage and mix it with his upbringing as mild mannered Clark Kent. But things get complicated when ruthless industrialist Lex Luthor frames Superman for an international incident and plans to put himself on top by bringing Superman down. Now with aid from Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and the Justice Gang, Superman must embrace his lineage and fully become the hero we deserve in order to stop Luthor's plot and save the world.
Talking points
- the nature of heroism
- the impact of upbringing on identity
- corporate ethics in superhero narratives
- the balance between personal and public life
