James Gunn’s Superman 2025 Plot Theory Revealed

[@christianyeahbro]

I think the main story or message James wants to convey is: What makes superman SUPER in a world filled with super-heroes

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@christianyeahbro absolutely love this

[@catyear75]

Well Said !

[@yoyoyiggityyo17]

That's stupid

[@nevenmoore7997]

This is a good take, I actually like how that sounds

[@LehMarx]

There is a type of narrative that basically is the opposite of the "hero starts from point a and the world makes him change to point b by the end of the movie. It's like "the hero remains the same from start to finish, but he impacts and changes the world around him". I think thats how the movie will be, and that type of plot is just superman. Like, it should be called the superman plot, he is the embodiment of that plot.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@LehMarx the Superman plot. I like it. You’re very right

[@thewanderingrambler7420]

I can only agree

[@chriscombs781]

I was lucky enough to play one of Luthor’s soldiers as an extra last summer. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@chriscombs781 oh that’s so cool! Would love to have a chat with you one day about the experience

[@chriscombs781]

@@Superfitcosplay Sounds good

[@lonwolf8245]

I want to be excited, but I'm afraid. Next Summer is FANTASTIC FOUR and SUPERMAN and I pray neither sucks.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@lonwolf8245 fingers crossed

[@jaxsondav9546]

Putting multiple dc characters in a dc movie is not comparable to having a character like Batman’s setup be a movie fighting superman or the third movie in the cinematic universe being a justice league film. The dceu constantly beat itself over the head with a hypothetical future involving darkseid where the characters will be…..not changed at all. There was nothing there but it kept teasing like there was. Superman is going to be a movie about Clark Kent’s life within the Superman community.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@jaxsondav9546 yes I agree with this. I think you’re a very right.

[@Son_0f_Jor-el]

@@jaxsondav9546 how is it not comparable? I remember ppl complaining there was too many characters in bvs. And now these same ppl are complete hypocrites and loving the fact that there’s 20 other characters in this film. LOL pot meet kettle

[@stuartcarmichael1305]

I think you’re on the right track, I think that’s potentially why the original title was Superman Legacy…his legacy would be that he changed the superhero world and set the bar for the others

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@stuartcarmichael1305 oh yes very true. Good point

[@marcoazzurro]

this movie is a mystery , i think the plot would be very easy but can work

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@marcoazzurro totally

[@catyear75]

Seems like a sound Theory - will be interesting to see exactly how it gets implemented…! I just really hope that Superman’s reaction to said Groups will remain true to his own Heroic Character…!

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@catyear75 I do too. It’s gonna be important to set that standard

[@marktheshark7588]

I have been watching this channel for awhile.And I'm glad that I'm subscribed.Cuz you does give a fair analyse on all things DC.Continue the good work bro👍

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@marktheshark7588 omg Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@rickysrockinreviews]

Max Landis had the idea of Lex sponsoring superheroes years go. he had a great pitch.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@rickysrockinreviews it’s definitely an interesting angle

[@The_Randumb_Channel]

You basically hit on what I imagine several of the plot lines for this movie will be. I also think, the Reverse Kingdom Come angle of Supes coming in and inspiring the "Corporate Superheroes" to be at play in this film as well.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@The_Randumb_Channel good call that would work well

[@The_Randumb_Channel]

@@Superfitcosplay as excited I am to see this movie for Supes, I am beyond thrilled with how the movie will unfold for the rest of the characters, especially Lex. Seeing how Lex handles Supes inevitably coming out on top in this first movie is going to be so much fun to watch! Especially with Holt playing him, he's a fantastic actor.

[@Power_Crystals]

I feel the suit we've been seeing is just the suit his mom makes. He'll have a new one by the end

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@Power_Crystals I think so too

[@pats3212]

The main difference between the Snyderverse rushing things up and the new DCU rushing itself is that the Snyderverse was designed to be a starter universe where superheroes didn't exist and MoS was the first time people met a super powered being, so the Snyderverse felt more rushed bc it had to introduce all these concepts and characters for the first time and they crammed too much into one movie so it felt convoluted bc we had to learn all of this in one fell swoop and ofc people found it tiresome and couldn't keep up with all of it being introduced for the first time all at once in only 2 hours. Meanwhile, the new DCU is an already stablished universe where superheroes and metahumans have existed for years and people are already used to them to the point of frivolous companies having their own heroes for hire, so including a lot of characters doesn't feel crammed bc we already know these people have existed for a long time already, we as the audience can feel familiar with these characters and plot bc the background characters and extras are also familiar with these elements themselves. So if a movie is going to use let's say The Flash, in the Snyderverse they needed a whole scene to introduce him as quickly as possible bc it was the first time the world saw the Flash so just like no one in-world knows about him the audience is also out of the loop so they need that introduction, but in the DCU bc the Flash has already existed and people already know about him in-universe they can skip the expository introduction scenes and go straight to show Flash in action and this showcase serves as an introduction, basically it's the show don't tell rule imbued into the world building, it's honestly a very smart way to do it.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@pats3212 think you’re very RIGHT. Having a universe that is already established will help this completely (edited so sorry)

[@pats3212]

@@Superfitcosplay Huh? I didn't mean to come off as rude, sorry

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@pats3212 AHHHHH NOOOO. So sorry that autocorrected. I meant you’re very RIGHT

[@pats3212]

@@Superfitcosplay Haha that makes more sense, don't worry about it!

[@castillodaveentertainment9580]

That Sounds Awesome I Cannot Wait For This Movie When It Comes Out Next Year.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@castillodaveentertainment9580 me tooo

[@OrlandoDiaz-nc5xv]

I think everyone will know the identities of the other heroes, but no one will know who Superman is. I think the idea of a disguise will be a new thing.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@OrlandoDiaz-nc5xv I think you’re right. I was thinking this. Like it’s play into how the other heroes get blackmailed somehow

[@TheJoker3419YT]

I’m not saying this in a “you copied me” kinda way but I’m pretty sure you might’ve taken inspiration in a comment I left like a month ago on one of your vids and I like that you made a video on it cuz it’s the most plossible and best theory on how this movie could be.

[@ETGamer-yl6dm]

But he is wrong about the boys starting this, dc did this in the comics already with maxwel lords

[@TheJoker3419YT]

@@ETGamer-yl6dm he didn’t say the boys started it(I don’t think) he used it as an example

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@TheJoker3419YT this and I more meant on screen :)

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@TheJoker3419YT hahahaha no I did not mean to copy you. I’ve been saying this as well for a bit :)

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@TheJoker3419YT great minds

[@tylerscott2116]

The theory is spot on, I also believe that the company hijacking of the superheroes is a metaphor for cinematic companies hijacking comic IPs to preach propaganda. And Superman, the ultimate traditional representation in a modern world, which is on principle alien and not represented in media being the perfect superhero to be antithetical to the modern propaganda.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@tylerscott2116 I think so too. Definitely a meta feel

[@mayro5741]

I want the film to feel more personal to Clark/Superman himself instead of just the world around him. I want to see his internal and external struggle being a good man in a corrupt world. I want to see what he sees and get into the core of what makes him tick like his parent's raising, his outsider status, the burden of extraordinary power, the gap between his hopeful dreams and harsh reality, etc. I think it would make for a really emotional and fresh story that would help fight against the unfairly common notion that "Superman is boring/ too perfect"

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@mayro5741 that would be good. To get into his more human size to see how he brings out his more kryptonian side. How he becomes that beacon of hope.

[@Fusermano]

I just hope that it feels and look like a Superman movie and I leave the cinema thinking "man that was a great Superman movie!".

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@Fusermano same

[@hedonisticmisanthrope]

It was WB’s call to force Snyder to add the justice league and push that story faster. Also, Lex Corp will likely use bizarro to blackmail Superman.

[@BaithNa]

No, Snyder said that his plan was always to do MoS then BvS then Justice League.

[@hedonisticmisanthrope]

@@BaithNa false, he had a script for bvs that had nothing to do with doomsday or the death of Superman but WB told him to change the villain and the story.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@hedonisticmisanthrope I think there is absolutely something to this. I think the executives wanted something too soon because they thought it would make more money.

[@hedonisticmisanthrope]

@@Superfitcosplay he admits this at one of his special screenings of BVS he did

[@banjiromasati4907]

I dont wanna team up movie in superman legacy, if its one. I wannt.team up with the dialy planet staff not terrifics

[@Superfitcosplay]

Yea fair. Hopefully we get something focusing on supes

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

The difference between the DCU and the DCEU is planning. Snyder just packed in a bunch of characters in the least creative way possible in BVS. Meanwhile Gunn is taking these characters origins into consideration from the start.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@mydreaminorbit9297 hopefully this goes better

[@BillGriffins]

The studio forced him to do that he never wanted to.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@BillGriffins this was my thought as well

[@raidenstark315]

Apart of james being a way more skilled director writer and filmmaker than snyder in every way possible, james has tons of marvel experience at his side, we know feige ask him opinions and correction of scripts for other films showing how james undrrstand how thr comicbook lore works and how to make a good film. James understands what feige and marvel do in general to make a cinematic universe works but at the same time he's been clear he's planning to do better what marvel does bad. But snyder is a artsy asshole who gets high making films, he doesn't understand how to make a good film , the guy is not able to do a coherent story in less than 4 hours. He only cares about slow motion, sex, manly men, religious symbolisms and beautiful photography than good storytelling, he doesn't understand, he's sucks, warner really screw it up believing he was like their own feige. The guy only makes film for himself not fot the fans or the general public. Also it's warner fault trying to pressure to get a well develop cinematic universe at the same level of the mcu with just 2 films batman v superman and suicide squad 1

[@_androo_9202]

That’s just not true though

[@bat-seal6293]

I think the thing with The Terrifics team having the Lord Tech logo is because he's sponsoring them and that's what's going on is companies sponsor teams and heroes and because of that they do what they want so they don't lose sponsors and teams sell so that's why they have those lame team uniforms

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@bat-seal6293 yes that makes a lot of sense

[@stephenpassaggio9975]

Gunn is a story teller Snyder isn’t

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@stephenpassaggio9975 fair

[@orlandoalessandrini2505]

My opinion, but Guy Gardner being "corporate" is freaking idiotic. I'm hoping the explanation is extremely compelling.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@orlandoalessandrini2505 I’ll bet it will be

[@HalfandSac]

I think what will help with introducing a lot here is that its already established within the universe itself

[@Superfitcosplay]

Exactly that’s very true

[@SuperAz1981]

It makes sense when you add in the booster gold character because for a long time that was his thing being someone who'd advertise for any corporate sponsor

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@SuperAz1981 true. I wonder if he will be mentioned at all

[@MikePhillips-x6m]

I think Brianiac is going to be the main villian. I am pretty certain they have already casted actor play him. Yes Lex Luther will be major villian in the film but I doubt he will be the main villain. In the poster they have hinted Brianiac.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@MikePhillips-x6m could be

[@anthonycarado6313]

I like your theory. Interesting.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@anthonycarado6313 thanks!

[@thegloveofficial3838]

The ONLY thing i care about is showing how superman can't be corrupted and his heroism can't be stopped. And just show how many ppl can be like superman in that way while others feed off hate and more darker ways but supes shows the them that it dosen't have to be that way.

[@Superfitcosplay]

I’m very much looking forward to that as well

[@SupermanForeverFan-nw6pr]

I Love the James Gunn new superman film!💙💙💙💙💙

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@SupermanForeverFan-nw6pr can’t wait

[@castillodaveentertainment9580]

@@Superfitcosplay Yeah Me Too

[@timurhodzic8243]

I think the Superman movie will set a world where super heroes are either governmant stooges or corporate stooges with The Authority being the face of government heroes and JLI being face of corporate heroes and Superman will find himself being in the middle who is sticking to his guns and old school ideals. He will be loved by the public but disliked and ridiculed by corporate heroes and mistrusted by the goverment but over time by sticking to his guns (like in Superman Birthright and Superman Secret Origin) and whatever main plot is he will earn trust and admiration of at least corporate heroes who will try to break off and follow in his footsteps

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@timurhodzic8243 I think you’re very much right. That’s such a good theory.

[@cyclonetron5695]

Or what if the heroes are not swayed by the corps but the corps joined to steal dna from the heroes and create their own army. Then the heroes can’t handle it and supes has to come help.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@cyclonetron5695 oh that’s interesting. What an angle that would be

[@AdriaN8o]

Interesting theory

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@AdriaN8o thank you :)

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Rumor has it that Ultraman is in this movie. So I am thinking our Superman travels to Ultraman's alternate universe, or Ultraman travels to our prime Earth. In Ultraman's universe the heroes are more corrupt like the show The Boys. Just wondering if they are going there in the story? Ultraman is like a corrupt Superman with powers.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@adrianvanleeuwen yes I have heard this about Ultraman a few times. It would definitely be an interesting angle.

[@BaithNa]

The problem with the Snyderverse wasn't that it was too much, too fast, its that Snyder didn't understand or respect the characters of DC and they botched the introduction of the Justice League by having it be through an e-mail with logos that couldn't have existed at that time. Nice strawman though

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@BaithNa so true. I never really liked that email thing. It’s like where did those logos come from?

[@VGB791]

The only problem is the DC brand as been damage at this point, it might actually hurt the performance of this movie at the box office, flash, Joker 🃏 2 how long before we see more movies in this universe or before the mainstream audience lose interest in this universe, that why I like the idea of Reeves batman joining this universe to help with the build up 3 superheroes fatiguée does exist, to much of something is not good, with Marvel having two upcoming avengers Movies, it's might be overwhelming for the audience 4 yes this movie is already overcrowded, but the bias will kick in , those who love Snyder will sit on this movie, gun fans will support it regardless, so a divided fan base will actually hurt this movie 5 final villain is WB if they don't see the results they want, will they interrupt the same way they did with Snyder verse, that were I'm worried about this universe Great video with awesome back round sounds

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@VGB791 thanks for the compliment about my video. I can definitely see where you’re coming from and I hope that the movie isn’t too convoluted.

[@ETGamer-yl6dm]

The boys did not do this first lol, dc already has done this in the comics.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@ETGamer-yl6dm I more meant on the screen

[@zak.aexp02]

This is the reverse kingdome come theory

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@zak.aexp02 yes. I like it

[@adamw116]

Wait a minute I'm not sure if I'm cool with, even if Superman is not involved in particular the DC Heros going corporate ala The Boys. It would explain the similar outfits though, to represent a forced, team dynamic. That might guarantee later on down the road or by the end of the movie we'll see the traditional heroes outfits.

[@Superfitcosplay]

That’s what I’m thinking too

[@clarkjosephkent2876]

The snyderverse is so boring that it lacks characters.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@clarkjosephkent2876 I think it could’ve been great. It had amazing moments

[@nikgrid]

I think this was going to be a stand-alone Superman film for Walter Hamada (Like The Batman) and then Gunn become head cheese at DC and kicked Cavill to the curb before MoS2 could get going and just used his already developing standalone as the basis for his new DCU.

[@Superfitcosplay]

Ohhh this makes sense

[@JosephHandibode]

no walter hamata wanted no superman or males. he wanted female lead dceu. so not were you getting this info. gunn wrote this story.

[@JosephHandibode]

​@@Superfitcosplay no it doesnt hamata wanted female lead dceu. so that post lie

[@nikgrid]

@@JosephHandibode It's not a lie it's a theory...notice I put "I THINK..."

[@nikgrid]

@@JosephHandibode no males....except The Batman of course and Blue Beetle...

[@vapsman88]

What do you think of the Krypto image Gunn released? I don't think that is the accepted version, I see him more like a Whippet. Thanks.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@vapsman88 I have a Greyhound so that’s what I wanted to see. Not gonna lie. But I do have a reaction video to it if you want to check it out on my page :-)

[@vapsman88]

@@Superfitcosplay Thanks for the reply.

[@sundrelstriker7513]

I called this plot once i saw the costumes from the set photos. They were uniforms. I think Gunn would be tackling this moreso as ,from my media literacy muscles, as the executives of the se corporations not knowing what to do with incredible ips like DC, Star Wars etc to bring great things to their customers/audience( in universe society). What generational symbols can ascribe to hope of a better tommorow. Somewhat similar to his commentary in GOTG3 where it was about executives at these studios getting too involved in the art side of the business so much to the point where the art is gone and the content has been morphed into out of touch pandering or not knowing what audiences want or appreciate. Im loving it and i cant wait for this project. I hope it makes a stamp on who Superman is and it will defenitely poke fun at the misunderstanding of what people today claim Superman is due to a lack of exposure.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@sundrelstriker7513 I think so too. Feels like a definitive message

[@theunwantedcritic]

Whatever you’re talking about is a terrible idea and I hope they don’t do anything like that

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@theunwantedcritic what’s your hope for a plot

[@dynaguy3]

From what Gunn has said, it sounds like Mr Terrific will be a main character. Same with the Engineer but on the bad side. The other heroes might have smaller roles

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@dynaguy3 ah yes fair. Gonna be interesting hey

[@Son_0f_Jor-el]

sounds simple and boring

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@Son_0f_Jor-el can I ask a question? You seem very negative about it all. Why?

[@Son_0f_Jor-el]

@@Superfitcosplay because I don’t like James Gunn for how he treated Henry Cavill. If you look at the timeline. He was writing a Superman movie well before Henry was brought back as Superman and was told by the studio to announce he’s back. James knew what direction he wanted to go for his movie and that Henry would never be apart of his universe, yet he did nothing to thwart the announcement and making Henry look like a fool. He also is a huge narcissist and thus why he didn’t want Henry as Superman. He wanted a new actor that he could mold and didn’t want to piggy back off of someone else’s established character(Snyder). And I have 2 sons and I find his pedo tweets absolutely disgusting and irredeemable

[@Son_0f_Jor-el]

@@Superfitcosplay and I feel like he’s just making a marvel Superman movie. A shallow character that looks like a hero because he says he is but his actions and upbringing don’t give the reasons as to the why he does what he does. These are simple movies for kids to follow. And what these “real dc fans” want is a mascot. They want a Superman that just smiles, waves at the people, saves cats, hugs kids and makes them feel good. That’s a mascot

[@boombasett6038]

GUNN IS GOING TO KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK....UNLIKE SYNDER'S DARK CRAP ! TOO BAD, A VERY GOOD SUPERMAN ( HENRY ) SIGNED ON TO A HORRIBLE SCRIPT. AND DON'T MENTION AMY ADAMS AS LOIS. SHE LOOKED MORE LIKE CLARK'S MOM THAN HIS FUTURE WIFE. THANK GOD FOR SUPERMAN AND LOIS TELEVISION SHOW.

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@boombasett6038 strong feelings there. But yes I feel like this is gonna be great

[@TheBarkster]

SNYDER BROKE YOUR CAPS LOCK TOO!

[@suthan9504]

Good explanation.. Make sense... I love it

[@Superfitcosplay]

Thanks!

[@Teguh3yono]

I think Gunn is awesome! Snyder's Superman is a bit over the top, to be honest. The Man of Steel movie doesn't really capture the essence of a superhero, always just fighting. I'm getting tired of it 😂

[@Superfitcosplay]

@@Teguh3yono I think we will see an awesome take on the character from him