Summary
The runtime for James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanhas been revealed, and it may not be what fans expected. Gunn wrote and directed the newSupermanfilm, which is set to kick off the cinematic world of the DC Universe that he and Peter Safran began crafting when they took control of DC’s TV and movie projects. They outlined their plans for the comic book adaptations, which include theLanternsTV series,Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and the upcoming season ofPeacemaker.
Supermansees David Corenswetstep into the hero’s tights, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, among many others. Trailers have teased the film, showing Superman battling the new creation, the Hammer of Boravia, his relationship with Lois, other characters, like Hawkgirl, and Luthor’s hatred toward the hero. Gunn’s take on the character also looks to introduce Superman’s dog Krypto to the live-action realm, making for a distinct take. However, with everything the movie looks to pack into the Man of Steel’s DC Universe introduction, the newly revealed runtime may be shorter than most expected.
International distributors have listedSuperman’sruntime, which was shared on X byDCU Superman News.It is one of the superhero’s shortest outings, clocking in at 2 hours and 2 minutes.Most superhero movies, and often big tentpole releases, likeMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, clocking in at 2 hours and 49 minutes, have only been getting longer through the years. However, Gunn’sSupermanis continuing a trend in newer releases likeThunderbolts*, keeping the length to a tight 2 hours, which guarantees more showings at theaters throughout the day.
Gunn’sSupermanPromises To Pack A Lot Of Content Into 2 Hours
Given that Gunn’sSupermanis the first big film entryinto the DC Universe, it has a lot to prove. The movie will set a tone for numerous characters slated to appear in other projects, like Rick Flag Sr., with Frank Grillo playing the role of a central antagonist inPeacemakerseason 2, and even voicing the character inCreature Commandos. The movie also features the Justice Society, which includes Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific, showing the eclectic array of new characters to introduce.
Gunn has left the DC Universe open to unique projects that can hold their own unique place, like the plannedClayfacemovie, but Superman is a flagship character, with Warner Bros. hoping to see many prosperous years of DC projects. However, with so much to pack into a short runtime, any fan would likely be concerned about underdeveloped characters, with the movie not being able to spend enough time with so many DCU debuts. Many of the details surroundingSupermanare still tightly under wraps, but anticipation continues to grow as the July release draws near.
