Episode 75 is here, and I’m diving deep into James Gunn’s Superman (2025) in this spoiler-filled breakdown! From Superman’s humanity and Lex Luthor’s chilling performance to that exciting Supergirl cameo, I talk about the world-building, DC’s future, and why this might be one of the best DCU films to date.

What was your favorite moment? Was Lex Luthor the best live-action version yet? Let’s talk about it – and get ready, because the DCU is just getting started.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Superman Review

02:32 Director and Cast Insights

05:21 World Building and Character Relationships

06:54 Themes of Humanity and Goodness

09:23 Special Effects and Cameos

11:59 Post-Credits Scenes and Future Setup

14:22 Emotional Depth and Cinematic Quality

17:17 Final Thoughts and Audience Engagement

Takeaways

This is a spoiler review of the new Superman film.

James Gunn directed and wrote the film, known for his work from Guardians of the Galaxy & The Suicide Squad.

The film does not follow the traditional Superman origin story.

Superman and Lois Lane's relationship is already established in this new DC Universe within this film.

The film balances action, comedy ,character development and emotion effectively.

Nicholas Hoult's portrayal of Lex Luthor stands out in the film.

The special effects were handled by ILM and WETA FX, known for their work on major franchises.

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