The new movie in the Superman franchise is set to release on July 11th by Warner Bros worldwide. However, the film had already premiered in TCL Chinese Theatre on July 7, 2025. Many say the film is receiving a lot of attention from both fans as well as critics. The film is making people feel refreshed, hopeful and entertained. Here’s an easy-to-read review of the film, including how audiences are reacting compared to older Superman movies.

Actors And Their Character Names

Given below is the list of the characters and the actor who played these roles in the film: 

Story Of Superman Rebirth

The 2025 Superman film tells the story of Clark Kent, who is an alien from the destroyed planet named Krypton. He was sent by his parents, Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van. Clark Kent was raised by human parents named Jonathan and Martha Kent in Smallville, Kansas, in the film. He then gained his superpowers from the Sun’s yellow light, as inspired by Jor-El’s farewell message. As Superman, he used his incredible powers to protect humanity on Earth. Then, he stops the war between the two countries but the government and some people begin to question his power. 

Meanwhile, the villain Lex Luthor secretly controls a dangerous Kryptonian weapon called Ultraman, who attacks Superman and steals important Kryptonian technology. Now, Superman, with the help of his dog and friends, must stop the villains’ dangerous plans. 

Direction and Feel

James Gunn’s direction gives the 2025 Superman film a bright, energetic, and optimistic feel. As a director, he chose to move away from the dark and serious tone of past Superman movies, instead he focused on hope, kindness and fun. The film is fast-paced, colourful, and filled with both exciting action and heartfelt moments. Gunn balances humor with emotion, making Superman feel relatable and inspiring. The movie embraces the comic tone in the film to attract a young audience. Overall, Gunn’s style makes the film uplifting and entertaining for both longtime fans and the new audience. 

Action and Visuals Of Superman 2025

The actions in the film are fast-paced, spectacular, and visually striking. However, major fight scenes include Superman battling the Hammer of Barovia over the skies of Metropolis with Lex Luthor secretly controlling the villain’s moves from behind the scenes. The film features intense aerial combat, explosive city sequences and moments where Superman saves both people as well as animals. 

Visually, the film balances epic superhero battles with lighter, heartfelt scenes. They have scenes like Krypto the Superdog dragging a wounded Superman through snowy landscapes. 

Fans Reactions On Superman Rebirth

Fans’ reactions have been super positive with many praising it as a refreshing and fun return to the character’s roots. The audiences of the film appreciate the movie’s bright, colourful and fun tone. It’s idealistic tone and story stands out in the contrast to the darker superhero films of the recent times. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan’s performances, especially their chemistry in the film. They have been widely admired and also bring emotion to the story. 

Many viewers of the film also found it pretty joyful to watch as it has a comic-book-like feel which captures the spirit of classic Superman stories. The film was full of humor, heart, and spectacular action. Some fans also said that it feels like a genuine celebration of Superman’s values.

Comparison To The Previous Superman Films

Here is the table which represents the comparison between past released Superman FIlms: 

James Gunn’s film is described as the most comic book-accurate Superman yet. This film embraces wild sci-fi elements, humor and a hopeful “Boy Scout” take on the hero. While past films had darker, more sci-fi tones, this film does not.

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