Superman
Movie, 2025, Gods and Monsters, Set in Mid-2025
Superman is #22 of 25 in release order and #18 of 25 in chronological order in the DC.
The story
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Superman recap
Superman has been active for three years when he stops the nation of Boravia from invading its neighbour Jarhanpur, which upsets governments everywhere. Billionaire Lex Luthor sends the Hammer of Boravia to beat him, and Superman retreats to the Fortress of Solitude with his dog Krypto. Lois Lane, who knows he is Clark Kent and has started dating him, pushes him on whether he acts alone. Luthor's team breaks into the Fortress, restores the damaged second half of his parents' message, which tells Kal-El to rule Earth, and broadcasts it. Public opinion turns, and Superman surrenders and is held in Luthor's pocket universe, where Luthor uses Metamorpho's son as leverage against him. Metamorpho frees Superman, and Lois and Mister Terrific of the Justice Gang help rescue the others.
Superman ending explained
Lois and Jimmy Olsen prove Luthor backed Boravia's invasion. Luthor opens a rift that tears Metropolis apart; Superman beats Ultraman, Luthor's clone, and Mister Terrific closes the rift. Luthor confesses he framed Superman out of envy and is arrested. Kara Zor-El arrives at the Fortress to collect Krypto, and Superman watches footage of his childhood on the farm.
Post-credits scenes
Yes. In a mid-credits scene, Superman sits on the moon holding Krypto, looking at Earth. In a post-credits scene, Superman points out an uneven seam in a building Mister Terrific repaired, and Terrific walks off in disgust.
Where to watch Superman
Superman is streaming on Prime Video and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.0/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Creature Commandos, before Peacemaker: Season 2.
- Chronological order: after Creature Commandos, before Peacemaker: Season 2.
What to watch before Superman
Creature Commandos (2024), which Superman (2025) continues.
Cast
- David Corenswet as Superman
- Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
- Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
- Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific
- Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
- Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
- María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer
- Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen
- Alan Tudyk as Gary
- Grace Chan as Superman Robot #12 (voice)
- Bradley Cooper as Jor-El
- Angela Sarafyan as Lara
Directed by James Gunn.