Will the Superman: Legacy release be delayed? Here’s the latest production update and premiere date
Superman: Legacy." However, a new production update offers hope for fans eagerly awaiting the Man of Steel's return to the big screen as part of the upcoming DC Universe (DCU) slate.
DC Studios' Ambitious Reboot
DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran are embarking on an ambitious journey to revamp Superman's iconic story as the inaugural film in the new DCU, set to hit theaters in the summer of 2025. «Superman: Legacy» promises to bring fresh energy to the superhero's legacy.
Strikes Threaten Delays
Despite the excitement surrounding the project, concerns have arisen due to ongoing strikes in Hollywood. Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are pushing for fair pay and compensation, potentially impacting the production schedule.
Superman Reboot Production Update
In May 2023, James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, announced that filming for «Superman: Legacy» would commence in January 2024, leading up to its anticipated release on July 11, 2025.
A recent update reported by Variety offers a glimmer of hope. It states that production for the Superman reboot «can begin in the spring» if the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike concludes by the end of 2023.
While the WGA writers' strike has officially ended, «Superman: Legacy» remained unaffected. James Gunn had submitted the script's first draft just before the strike commenced. The primary concern now revolves around potential delays in production due to the actors' strike and the necessary preparations required to resume filming. Warner Bros. still holds the possibility of meeting the initial January 2024 start date.
James Gunn, who is both the writer and director of the
