Superman
The first trailer for James Gunn’sSupermanperfectly shows off why David Corenswet is so perfect as the Man of Steel , as he transgress a 37 - class - former live - action at law DC platter . While James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s newDC Universeofficially set out with the animatedCreature Commandosseries , 2025’sSupermanreboot will be the franchise ’s first feature plastic film . The movie will introduce David Corenswet as the late resilient - action word-painting of DC Comics ' Superman , and thefirst official drone for 2025’sSupermanhas shown just how perfect he will be in the theatrical role .
Superman’sfirst trailer put David Corenswet ’s Man of Steel front - and - kernel , while also show him off in his Clark Kent pretence and introducing Rachel Brosnahan ’s Lois Lane , Nicholas Hoult ’s Lex Luthor and many more . The poke ’s release has ignited novel excitement forSuperman , while is schedule for releaseon July 11 , 2025 , and has reminded viewer thatDavid Corenswet has demote a 37 - year - old DC record with his Superman casting . This is an impressive feat , deliberate how manyactors have play Superman in alive - action .
David Corenswet’s Height Breaks A Superman Movie Record
David Corenswet Is The Tallest Superman Since Christopher Reeve
At a whopping 6 ' 4 " , David Corenswet is the magniloquent actor to portray Superman in springy - action since Christopher Reeve , who was also 6 ' 4 " . No other live - action Man of Steel has been this tall since the late Christopher Reeve last play Superman in 1987’sSuperman IV : The Quest for Peace , 37 years ago . Some actors , such as Tom Welling , Brandon Routh and George Reeves , came skinny , but onlyDavid Corenswet has been able to match Reeve ’s elevation , and this is very noticeable in the trailer for 2025’sSuperman .
Superman Actor ( By Height )
Debut Project
Year
Ft .
M.
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David Corenswet
2025
6 ' 4 "
Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.
1.93
Christopher Reeve
1978
Tom Welling
Smallville
2001
6'3 "
1.90
Brandon Routh
Superman Returns
2006
6 ' 2.5 "
1.89
George Reeves
Superman and the Mole Men
1951
6 ' 1.5 "
1.86
Henry Cavill
Man of Steel
2013
6 ' 1 "
1.85
Kirk Alyn
1948
Nicolas Cage
The Flash
2023
6 ' 0 "
1.83
John Haymes Newton
Superboy
1988
Gerard Christopher
1989
Tyler Hoechlin
Supergirl
2016
5 ' 11.75 "
1.82
Dean Cain
Lois & Clark
1993
5 ' 11.5 "
1.81
How The Superman Trailer Perfectly Shows Off David Corenswet’s Height
David Corenswet Is Noticeably Tall In Superman’s Trailer
The newSupermantrailer does a fantastic job of set David Corenswet ’s height on display , and this is most noticeable during scenes where he appear in his Clark Kent guise . Particularly at the beginning of the dawdler , which sees Clark Kent rushing through the street of Metropolis to get to turn at the Daily Planet , he loom above everybody else on the street , drawing our eyes to him immediately . This is a fantastic fast one by James Gunn , ensuring we know that Corenswet is the atomic number 82 of the moving-picture show , even thoughSuperman’simpressive castis crammed full of many other stars .
The first puzzle for 2025 ’s Superman breaks a 69 - year tradition for Superman moving picture , debut a classic ( and lovely ) friend for the Man of Steel .
When in his full Superman costume , David Corenswet ’s height makes the new Man of Steel a very commanding presence . Everybody have it away he ’s there , and this also highlights the superiority of his powers and his extraterrestrial origin . Superman is the quintessential superhero in DC Comics , tall and good-looking and supremely powerful , and the first drone for 2025’sSupermandoesn’t unsure away from this , and even stresses how back - to - BASIC and rooted in mirthful lore this new version of Kal - El will be , which is incredibly exciting .
Cast
Superman : This film follow Clark Kent , a cub reporter in Metropolis , as he navigates the complexities of his dual indistinguishability , struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman .
