James Gunn Revives John Williams' Superman Theme for 2025 Superman Teaser

Story by Tim Molloy

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James Gunn brings back the iconic John Williams Superman theme for the 2025 film, teasing fans with a nostalgic nod to the beloved 1978 classic.

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Gunn shared two short promos featuring the classic Williams score, hinting at a return to the 'goodhearted, pure-but-not-naive' version of Superman from the 1978 film.
The 92-year-old Williams' spectacular career is being celebrated with a new documentary on Disney+, featuring collaborations with filmmakers like Spielberg and Scorsese.

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James Gunn, John Williams, David Corenswet, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Michael Shannon, Henry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein, Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Laurent Bouzereau, Markus Keith, Michael Rosenberg, DC Studios, Disney+, 2025 Superman, Superman (1978), Man of Steel (2013), Music by John Williams

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