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Does the World Still Want Superman?

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Aaron Couch
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A bloody, bruised Superman struggles to regain the world's faith in James Gunn's new DCU take on the iconic hero.
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  • The teaser opens with a beaten Superman landing in the Arctic, unable to make it home without help from his dog Krypto - a grounded, fallible portrayal that tackles long-standing audience complaints about the character's power and invulnerability.
  • Despite the gritty realities, the teaser also highlights the character's eternal appeal to younger generations, with glimpses of Superman saving a child and his symbol being used as a flag, suggesting a desire to recapture the wonder and optimism of the beloved '78 version.
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James Gunn, David Corenswet, John Murphy, John Williams, Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, DC Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery, Stagg Industries, Brainiac, Superman, Superman: The Animated Series, Superman Returns, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, All-Star Superman
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