Overview: When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it’s too late?

Verdict: Let’s talk about the man in the suit. David Corenswet steps into some of the biggest boots in superhero history, and makes them feel tailor-made.

What works about Corenswet’s performance is how natural he feels as both Clark and Superman. He’s not playing two separate characters; he’s blending them. His Clark isn’t just a bumbling disguise, and his Superman isn’t some untouchable icon. Instead, we get a version of the character who genuinely feels like a Kansas farm boy who wants to help.

There’s a warmth to him that comes through even in the smallest moments. Whether it’s his slightly awkward banter with Lois, his quiet scenes with Ma Kent, or the way he instinctively smiles before lifting a crumbling bridge, this Superman radiates kindness without needing to say it.

One of the best examples? The scene in Lois’ apartment. Clark’s cooking breakfast for dinner, claiming it’s her favorite meal. Lois calls him out gently… it’s actually his. And just like that, Corenswet humanizes Clark in a way that feels effortlessly honest. Of course a Kansas farm boy would love pancakes at night. Little details like that remind you Clark Kent isn’t a persona. He’s a person.

But what really sells it are the micro-movements. In that same scene, watch how Corenswet shifts posture ever so slightly when he drops his guard with Lois. The soft smile. The brief pause. It’s subtle, but it’s there, a level of physical nuance we honestly haven’t seen since Christopher Reeve.

And visually? Corenswet’s Superman looks right. The classic red, blue, and yellow are bold without feeling overly stylized. The suit’s design honors the comics without trying too hard to modernize. The cape flows. The S-shield shines. But none of it outshines Corenswet himself.

This isn’t a Superman who needs to tell you he’s human. He shows you.

Now let’s talk about the ace in the Daily Planet deck: Rachel Brosnahan. Her Lois Lane is fearless, funny, and smarter than half the people in Metropolis. From her first scene, Brosnahan commands attention without ever needing Superman to validate her. Rachel Brosnahan IS Lois Lane for a new generation.

She’s not the damsel. She’s the driver. I’ve seen Margot Kidder, Amy Adams, and even Kate Bosworth take a shot. Brosnahan? She owns this role. Her chemistry with Corenswet gives this film heart without the melodrama.

Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor? Silicon Valley menace wrapped in a billionaire’s skin. No wigs, no goofy schemes. Just a ruthless tech mogul who feels like he’d sue the Justice League for patent infringement.

He’s calculating, modern, and honestly terrifying in how plausible he feels. Hoult’s Luthor doesn’t need Kryptonite. He uses PR strategies and AI algorithms to dismantle Superman.

Look, I didn’t think James Gunn could make me care about Krypto the Superdog or dedicate a whole section to the canine in my Superman 2025 review.

I was wrong.