This year's Superman officially received a new synopsis that hints at what's to come for David Corenswet's Clark Kent. The James Gunn-directed flick has a packed cast of heroes and villains, but DC Studios has made it rather tough to tell exactly what story is being told. It's clear that Superman will face public disgrace, threats from Lex Luthor, and seek to inspire hope in Metropolis, but there's no telling exactly how the DCU opener's many pieces come together.
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) revealed a new plot synopsis for Superman just weeks before the DCU reboot flies into theaters on July 11. The update synopsis gives far more specific story details from the original one, which largely just hinted at a focus on Clark Kent's heritage and hopeful ideals.
While confirming Superman's 12A rating for the UK, the BBFC stated that Superman will take on a villainous plot for Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor while he works to "restore his own tarnished reputation:"
"Superman fights to stop Lex Luthor's evil plans and to restore his own tarnished reputation in this fantasy action adventure."
DC Studios' original synopsis teased that David Corenswet's Man of Steel will "reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing," adding how he brings his ideals to a world that sees that as "old-fashioned:"
“Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.”
Corenswet and Hoult will be joined in Superman (playing in theaters on July 11) by Rachel Brosnahan, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, Edi Gathegi, and more.
What Superman's Plot Synopsis Reveals About Its Story
It's still unclear exactly what "evil plans" Lex Luthor has in store for Superman beyond his efforts to tarnish the hopeful hero's reputation. But it seems Luthor has plans for more than just Superman, as the trailers revealed a giant, glowing pink orb in the sky, which is bound to wreak havoc for all of Metropolis.
In terms of Superman's tarnished reputation, that seems to stem from his heroics in Boravia, based on his interview with Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane. It seems the public may not have taken kindly to his meddling in foreign affairs, but it's easy to imagine that Luthor may have some stakes in the villainy he was thwarting.
By all accounts, Superman's story looks to be a fairly straightforward battle between superhero and supervillain. That said, this will surely be beefed up by James Gunn's famous character work and relationship dynamics.
As is always the focus for Gunn and his DC Studios, Superman's focus will be on its own story and characters. However, the 2025 blockbuster will have some extra heavylifting to do in introducing the new DCU
