Superman Challenges the President in Latest Superman Trailer

      In the latest Superman trailer, David Corenswet’s version of the Man of Steel sits down for an interview with Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and must address accusations that he has gone against the president of the United States.

      The trailer raises several intriguing questions—does this scene indicate that Lois Lane is already aware of Superman’s true identity in the upcoming film? (While they work together at the Daily Planet when he is in his Clark Kent persona, he isn’t wearing glasses in the trailer.)

      Moreover, is this a genuine interview or merely a practice session for Lois and/or Superman?

      Does the trailer also intend to reflect contentious real-world issues like immigration, or does it simply give that impression?

      Superman and Lois Confront Each Other in Trailer

      The interview opens with Lois questioning Superman about a recent incident where he supposedly saved many lives—without following proper procedures. As they converse, thrilling moments of Superman’s heroism unfold, alongside the criticism he faces for it.

      “Today the Secretary of Defense stated he would look into your actions,” Lois remarks.

      Superman raises an eyebrow, replying, “My actions? I stopped a war.”

      She continues pressing: “Essentially, you illegally entered a country… did you consult the president?”

      He lets out a dramatic sigh before responding, “No.”

      “It appeared you were acting as a representative of the United States—” she starts, but he interrupts: “I was not representing anyone but myself… and doing good!”

      They appear to reconcile: Later in the trailer, we see them sharing a kiss as he soars high in the air, reminiscent of the classic Lois and Superman pose. The music, echoing John Williams’ score from the original 1978 Superman, elevates the grandeur of our extraterrestrial hero.

      The trailer also hints that Corenswet’s portrayal might be a bit more defensive and temperamental than previous Supermans, especially compared to Christopher Reeve’s calm, smiling, and hard-to-anger Superman from the original four films.

      Additionally, the new Superman trailer showcases Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, who mostly broods over Superman. He even goes as far as to complain about Superman’s pronouns, declaring, “he’s not a man — he’s an it.”

      More Insights on the Superman Trailer

      Warner Bros. has released the new Superman trailer along with additional details.

      The trailer also offers an expanded view of the diverse range of villains Superman will confront in the new film, including a massive, Kaiju-style creature.

      We also see Superman, a native of Krypton, interacting with his adoptive Earth parents in his childhood bedroom located in Smallville, Kansas, alongside his loyal dog, Krypto.

      Warner Bros. describes the film as aiming to be one of the summer blockbusters of 2025, stating: “James Gunn presents the original superhero in a reimagined DC universe, uniquely combining epic action, humor, and heart, resulting in a Superman motivated by compassion and a fundamental belief in humanity's goodness.”

      Gunn, along with fellow DC Studios head Peter Safran, is producing the film based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

      Also, notable in the cast are Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind), Anthony Carrigan (Barry), Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad), Isabela Merced (Alien Romulus), Skyler Gisondo (The Righteous Gemstones), Sara Sampaio (At Midnight), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Wendell Pierce (Selma), Alan Tudyk (Andor), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Bird Box), and Neva Howell (Greedy People).

      Superman is being executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo, and Lars Winther.

      Gunn collaborates with familiar faces, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky, composer John Murphy, composer David Fleming (The Last of Us), and editors William Hoy (The Batman) and Craig Alpert (Deadpool 2).

      Superman is a joint production of Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company.

      Superman is set to hit theaters on July 11, distributed by Warner Bros.