As the rumors swirl, we can’t help but feel like we’ve just stumbled onto Superman’s leaked plot that is as scattered as a deck of cards in the wind.

Ever tried baking a cake and realized halfway through you’ve run out of eggs? Well, that’s how fans feel when they hear about the latest rumors surrounding James Gunn’s Superman movie. Now, we’re not here to ruin the fun, but as lifelong fans of the Man of Steel, we can’t help but wonder if Gunn’s new take is allegedly going to turn into a half-baked masterpiece.

David Corenswet is set to don the iconic cape, but from what we’re hearing, the rumored plot feels like it’s missing some key ingredients.
David Corenswet as Superman | via jamesgunn/IG
So, what’s cooking in the new DCU? The leaked plot suggests a cocktail of sci-fi madness, political drama, and, well… monsters. Call us skeptical, but we have a hard time picturing Corenswet’s Superman fitting in this wild narrative when compared to the grounded brilliance Henry Cavill brought to the table in Man of Steel. Let’s break it down and see where the story goes from here.

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James Gunn’s Superman reboot is taking the DC Universe in a whole new direction, and from what we’ve heard, it’s quite the departure from the much-loved Man of Steel. According to the buzz, Gunn’s version is going for a “humanity” approach, as opposed to the more grounded, human-centric origin story we saw with Henry Cavill.
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Now, let’s dive into the rumored plot that has left fans rubbing their chins. Superman, fresh from an injury, gets healed at the Fortress of Solitude (a little on the nose, don’t you think?). Meanwhile, Lex Luthor is working behind the scenes with some shady foreign government to take over a small country. Oh, and did we mention that Superman’s relationship with Lois Lane is secretly playful? Classic, right?

The drama intensifies as Luthor unleashes monsters on Superman, but the real shock is when he starts feeding the world false information from Jor-El, painting Man of Steel as a conquering villain. And if that wasn’t enough, Superman finds himself trapped in some bizarre ‘pocket universe’ while his beloved dog, Krypto, is tortured.

The plot continues with Superman fighting a foreign army and eventually clashing with a cloned version of himself. By the end, he reunites with his human family, and we get a quirky cameo from Supergirl. The end result? A chaotic mix of humor, sci-fi, and drama that might leave fans wondering what just happened.

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Naturally, fans are torn. Some find humor in the absurdity of it all, while others are just plain confused. One fan quipped,

Another summed it up with:

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Author beating the shit out of a dog is probably a bad move lol

— Axe Asca 🇵🇸 🍉 🍉 (@AscaAxe) March 31, 2025

This rumored plot feels like a jumble of good intentions gone awry. Where’s the heart? Where’s the connection to the human side of Clark Kent?

Will James Gunn’s vision deliver the heart or crash under the weight of ambition?

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Peter Safran, one of the masterminds behind the DCU reboot, has made it clear that Superman’s essence lies in balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his Earthly upbringing. As he famously said (Deadline):

Superman represents truth, justice, and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned.

As for whether this film will succeed or flop, the jury is still out. Early test screenings have been mixed, with some praising David Corenswet’s portrayal of the Man of Steel while others remain unsure about the tone and direction of the film.

According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, some viewers were head over heels for the film:

But before we start printing capes for Corenswet, not everyone’s on board. X scooper MyTimeToShineHello painted a different picture, describing the reactions as “decidedly mixed”.

So, while not everyone was raving, it looks like there are positive signs too, with some viewers walking away with a smile on their face. But is it enough to make everyone believe in James Gunn’s vision for Superman?

Well, the Superman movie might turn out to be exactly what the DC Universe needs to make its grand comeback. Or, it could crash and burn under the weight of its ambitious narrative. Only time will tell. But if we’re going to embrace this new vision, it better have more heart than what these leaks are hinting at. Otherwise, we might be left with a hero who’s out of touch with the very people he’s meant to save