First look at David Corenswet in the new Superman suit
James Gunn shares the first official image of David Corenswet as Superman in costume, a weathered in-camera shot with the caption Get ready.
On 6 May 2024, Superman fans got the image they had waited nearly a year for. James Gunn posted the first official look at David Corenswet in costume, with a simple caption: “Get ready.”
What we know
The photo showed Corenswet’s Superman in close-up, with a slightly battered look. Gunn said it had been shot on set by photographer Jess Miglio and was entirely in-camera rather than a digitally painted promo. Several outlets noted the suit looked dirty and weathered, hinting that this Superman would be in the thick of the fighting.
The design leaned classic: bright blue, a bold chest emblem and, to many fans’ delight, the return of the red trunks, absent from the previous film versions. Coming in the middle of the shoot, the image also confirmed the film’s July 2025 release date.
Why it matters
As the trade press pointed out, unveiling a new actor in the Superman costume is a rare event, a bit like the first look at a new James Bond. This picture set the tone for a hopeful, comic-book-faithful Man of Steel. See how this look compares in our guide to every Superman actor and read about the film in our Superman (2025) guide.
From the archive: written in November 2026 from the original reporting linked below.
Questions
Does the new Superman suit have red trunks?
Yes. David Corenswet's suit brought back the classic red trunks.
When was the Superman (2025) suit revealed?
James Gunn released the first image on 6 May 2024.
Original reporting
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