The full trailer for Superman: Legacy (2025), starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, offers a fresh yet emotionally charged take on the iconic superhero. Directed by James Gunn, the trailer hints at a blend of action, character depth, and a narrative focused on Superman’s internal struggles in a modern world.
The trailer opens with sweeping shots of Metropolis, showcasing its shining skyscrapers and bustling streets. We hear Clark Kent’s voiceover: “I was sent here to protect this world, but what if I’m not enough?” The camera zooms in on a quiet farm in Smallville, where Clark, dressed in his casual plaid shirt and jeans, stands with his adoptive mother, Martha Kent (Diane Lane). This sets up the duality of his life—simple farm boy and global superhero.
As the iconic theme music builds, we get our first glimpse of Superman in action. He soars through the clouds, saving a crashing plane and rescuing civilians from a collapsing bridge. But something feels different—Clark’s burden of responsibility weighs heavily on him, and his face shows moments of doubt. His voiceover continues: “They see me as a god, but I’m just a man trying to find my place.”
The trailer then introduces Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), sharp-witted and fearless as ever. In one scene, she confronts Clark at the Daily Planet, suspecting there’s more to the mild-mannered reporter than he lets on. Their chemistry is electric, with Lois challenging Superman’s ideals. “You can’t save everyone, Clark,” she says, as scenes of worldwide chaos and destruction flash by—natural disasters, military conflicts, and a world spiraling out of control.
A new threat emerges in the form of Lex Luthor (played by Alexander Skarsgård), a brilliant, ruthless industrialist who views Superman not as a savior, but as an existential threat to humanity’s independence. “The world doesn’t need a god. It needs a leader,” Lex coldly declares, as we see him orchestrating an elaborate plan to undermine Superman’s influence. The trailer teases massive confrontations between Lex’s high-tech weaponry and Superman’s unstoppable might.
In a brief, intense action sequence, Superman battles robots in the streets of Metropolis, while Lex watches from a skyscraper, pulling the strings. Yet, the real emotional core of the trailer is Superman’s inner conflict—being an alien trying to fit into a world that both loves and fears him. We catch glimpses of Clark in the Fortress of Solitude, speaking with holograms of his Kryptonian parents, Jor-El and Lara, torn between his heritage and his adopted home.
As the trailer builds to its climax, Superman faces off with Lex in a battle of ideologies, more than just fists and powers. “I’m here to give people hope, not control,” Superman says, standing defiantly as Lex’s machines close in on him.
The final moments offer a mix of awe-inspiring visuals—Superman flying above the Earth, an emotional kiss between Lois and Clark, and the Man of Steel standing tall as Lex’s plan unfolds in the background. The screen cuts to black, with the title Superman: Legacy appearing, followed by the tagline: “The world needs more than a hero.”
This trailer teases an epic, emotional journey that redefines Superman for a new generation, focusing on his humanity as much as his superhuman powers.
