SUPERMAN – Trailer 2 (2025) James Gunn, David Corenswet (4K)

David Corenswet convinced James Gunn to keep Superman’s infamous red trunks, proving he knows that character far better than many others. The Superman costume is a defining element of the character’s mythology, and every new iteration of DC's Man of Steel brings with it debates over how to update the iconic look. David Corenswet, the actor set to don the red cape in James Gunn’s Superman (2025), played a pivotal role in retaining the traditional trunks for DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, revealing a deep understanding of what makes Superman an enduring symbol of hope.

Superman’s costume has been a key part of that legacy since his debut in 1938. Designed by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman’s outfit was inspired by the circus strongmen and wrestlers of the era, featuring a cape, boots, and the now-famous red trunks over his blue tights. Over the decades, the costume evolved to reflect changing trends in comics, films, and television. Many modern versions omitted the trunks entirely to create a sleeker, more contemporary aesthetic. This often proved divisive, but the DCU's Superman (2025) has kept the trunks, thanks to Corenswet.