Join WatchMojo as we dive deep into the explosive first teaser for James Gunn's "Superman" film! We'll break down every thrilling detail, from Superman's intense battle to Krypto's heroic rescue, revealing hidden Easter eggs and exciting glimpses of the new DC Universe.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're taking flight with a breakdown of the teaser for
00:12Superman, exploring the most thrilling details, hidden easter eggs and hints of what's to
00:17come in the debut film of James Gunn's new DC universe.
00:21If you haven't seen the highly anticipated trailer, consider this your spoiler warning.
00:32Bloody Superman Talk about opening with a bang.
00:35The Superman teaser trailer opens with Superman thunderously crashing into a snowy landscape.
00:48Our hero is shown battered and struggling to rise.
00:52Even more jarring, we can see that he is bleeding from the mouth.
00:58This is certainly a rare sight, given that Superman is renowned for his near invulnerability.
01:03Aside from a handful of foes like General Zod or Doomsday, Superman is almost never
01:08on the losing end of a fight.
01:10So who or what could have left our hero in such a weakened state?
01:14The cause of his injuries isn't explicitly revealed here, but it's evident that the
01:18damage came from above.
01:23Krypto to the rescue.
01:25Despite being in tremendous pain, Superman manages to gather enough strength to let out
01:29a faint whistle.
01:35And who comes to his aid?
01:36None other than his loyal super pet, Krypto.
01:39The heroic canine bursts through the snow at the sound of the call, rushing to his master's
01:44side and offering comfort with affectionate licks to the face.
01:49Though clearly suffering, Superman remains determined as he softly whispers,
01:54Krypto made his debut in Adventure Comics number 210 in March 1955.
02:02Though originally conceived as a one-off character, the dog received such a positive response
02:06from readers that he became a regular part of Superboy's supporting cast.
02:11Over the years, Krypto has been featured in various TV shows and even an animated film
02:15where he was voiced by Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
02:21However, this marks his first live-action cinematic appearance.
02:27Familiar faces and places.
02:29The teaser trailer for Superman is packed with iconic characters and locations tied
02:33to the Man of Steel.
02:34We catch a glimpse of David Cornswet as Clark Kent at the Daily Planet.
02:38It's here that Clark and Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan, share a look.
02:48We later see them in a steamy kiss.
02:51James Gunn has confirmed that Clark has already formed his key connections during this film's
02:55timeline, noting this isn't an origin story.
02:58The trailer also includes a heartfelt porch moment between Clark and Pa Kent, a character
03:03often killed off in Superman lore.
03:09Meanwhile, Nicholas Holt's bald Lex Luthor looms ominously, likely teasing darker schemes
03:20ahead.
03:24This is reinforced with a later shot of him wielding a gun.
03:27A view of the LexCorp logo also confirms Luthor's powerful corporation is in full existence
03:33New faces.
03:35What is a teaser trailer without, you know, major teases?
03:38Luckily, the Superman preview delivers more than a few tantalizing sights, including a
03:43moment where Mr. Terrific, portrayed by Eddie Gathegi, protects someone, maybe Lois, inside
03:48a force field during a major fight.
03:51While Mr. Terrific may not be as well-known as other heroes, the modern take on the character
03:56features Michael Holt, a brilliant and accomplished businessman, boldly choosing to become a superhero.
04:02The trailer also offers a fleeting glimpse of Isabella Merced's Hawkgirl, while Nathan
04:06Fillion as Guy Gardner, the Green Lantern, is on screen just long enough to show the
04:10power of his ring.
04:13We also see Supes cradling the beloved robot Kelex on the ground.
04:17The Kryptonian robot is known as the caretaker of the Fortress of Solitude.
04:21Though the exact roles these DC characters play in the larger story remain unclear, these
04:26brief glimpses reinforce James Gunn's comments that the film takes place in a fully realized,
04:31lived-in superhero world.
04:33Who is that?
04:34The trailer also raises some intriguing questions.
04:37For instance, could that close-up shot feature Anthony Kerrigan's metamorpho?
04:41The character's distinct gray face and textured appearance hint that adventurer Rex Mason
04:46may have already undergone his transformation into a being capable of reshaping his body
04:50into various elemental compounds, this thanks to a radioactive meteorite.
04:56Another enigma in the teaser is a mysterious villain dressed in black, seen attacking Superman
05:00on a baseball field and in other scenes.
05:03The identity of this character remains a mystery, for now.
05:07Oh, there's also that giant fire-breathing monster.
05:10A hero in need?
05:16As you might expect, the Superman teaser showcases moments of Superman living up to his name.
05:21In a particularly heroic instance, Supes saves a little girl from an explosion, a perfect
05:27display of classic Superman heroism.
05:29However, the teaser also highlights a more complex moment as our hero walks through a
05:33hostile crowd while being pelted with objects as tensions mount.
05:37Is Superman unwelcome here?
05:39Well, people in a desperate third-world setting continue to seek his aid.
05:43Rallying under a makeshift Superman flag, a young boy whispers his name.
05:48It's shown to be Boravia, a fictional European nation from DC Comics where Superman has frequently
05:53stepped in to help.
05:54The footage shows news reports highlighting civil unrest in the country.
05:59According to James Gunn and the team, this iteration of Superman remains the embodiment
06:02of truth, justice, and the American way.
06:05But, as they put it, he is, quote, kindness in a world that thinks that kindness is old-fashioned.
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06:27A mix of old and new.
06:29James Gunn has promised that Superman will strike a unique balance between the old and
06:33the new.
06:34The old can be seen in Superman's vibrant suit, complete with the return of the iconic
06:38red trunks.
06:39And while the whole look evokes a wave of nostalgia, it's the trailer's score that
06:43truly bridges past and present.
06:46A distinctive electric guitar riff of John Williams' legendary Superman theme adds a
06:50modern edge to the classic melody.
06:57That said, the film isn't purely a throwback.
07:05Gunn revealed that many of the flight and aerial action sequences draw inspiration from
07:09the dynamic visuals of 2022's Top Gun Maverick.
07:15Above all, however, it's clear the film aims to bring Superman's timeless theme of hope
07:20into the modern era.
07:21This is perfectly encapsulated in the trailer's final moments, where Superman and Lois Lane
07:26stand hand-in-hand, gazing skyward in an embodiment of love, trust, and hope.
07:32What was your favorite moment from the Superman teaser trailer?
07:35Did it boost your excitement for the film?
07:37Share your thoughts in the comments below!