Superman (July 11th, 2025)

[Dave_W]

I'll believe a man can smile.

 

[ironwez20]

Trailer drops Thursday. Hoping for the best.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Excited to see where this goes. Feels nice to get a whiff of hopefulness looking at a Superman poster.

In the social media "poster" they have the theme lightly playing in the background. I like what I'm hearing. Sounds a bit like a blend of Hans and Williams. I'm glad that they didn't come out the gate using the Williams theme.

 

[davejames]

If we can just get some thrilling rescues and flying sequences again I'll be happy, and will be willing to forgive whatever other silliness Gunn has planned for this.

And enough with hitting us over the head with the messianic Jesus comparisons. We get it already. Lol

 

[abake]

Poster reminds me of the WW84 posters. Those were pretty cool. Too bad the movie didn't deliver.
The music sounded interesting until it sounded like Williams' theme.

I have a feeling this thread will meltdown when the trailer drops.

 

[jodl73]

Can't deny poster looks beautiful and theme lowkey sounds as Man of Steel theme in the beginning lol Williams theme got Zimmer treatment? As I'm younger I don't really have nostalgic feelings about that theme so Idk why everyone is obsessed. MOS OST is a peak and nobody can change my mind.

It's not so much nostalgia. The Williams theme is the original. The song has character and easily recognizable. As soon as it starts playing everyone knows whose theme it is. Not as much so as the Man of Steel theme. The Williams theme is used in other media, it gets a lot of playing time. You can try and remake other themes like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, Jaws, Batman from 1989, Predator, Terminator etc., but the originals are always familiar and will be attached to those franchises.

Poster reminds me of the WW84 posters. Those were pretty cool. Too bad the movie didn't deliver.
The music sounded interesting until it sounded like Williams' theme.

I have a feeling this thread will meltdown when the trailer drops.

Actually the poster was made as a call back to the original 1978 movie poster with the different color effects and Superman looking up. The song sounding like original is the best part. James Gunn even referenced Reeve frequently when talking about the movie. In fact the trailer release coincides with the release date of the Superman movie in 1978. Well the day after since he wants it closer to the holidays.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'll believe a man can smile.

I will believe a man can cry.

As Jye did... when he saw Superman Returns.

I still can't get that out of my mind.

 

[jye4ever]

I will believe a man can cry.

As Jye did... when he saw Superman Returns.

I still can't get that out of my mind.

Yeah that was…..

Wait WHAT lol

 

[Wor-Gar]

Your avatar is your answer, Jye.

 

[jye4ever]

It's not so much nostalgia. The Williams theme is the original. The song has character and easily recognizable. As soon as it starts playing everyone knows whose theme it is. Not as much so as the Man of Steel theme. The Williams theme is used in other media, it gets a lot of playing time. You can try and remake other themes like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, Jaws, Batman from 1989, Predator, Terminator etc., but the originals are always familiar and will be attached to those franchises.


Actually the poster was made as a call back to the original 1978 movie poster with the different color effects and Superman looking up. The song sounding like original is the best part. James Gunn even referenced Reeve frequently when talking about the movie. In fact the trailer release coincides with the release date of the Superman movie in 1978. Well the day after since he wants it closer to the holidays.

Great post.