Fans were all saying the same thing after a teaser for the H๏τly-anticipated new Superman film was released on Monday.
The Man Of Steel, played by David Corenswet bears a striking resemblance to British comedian Jimmy Carr, many have noticed.
Those online have been quick to point out the resemblance to Jimmy, 52, – who is best known for his sarcastic sense of humour.
The new film, which is directed by Guardians Of The Galaxy filmmaker James Gunn, will hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
People penned on X: ‘I didn’t know @jimmycarr was going to be the next Superman.’,
‘Jimmy Carr being Superman was not in my 2025 bingo card.’,
Fans were all saying the same thing after a teaser for the new Superman film was released on Monday as they noticed lead actor David Corenswet looked like Jimmy Carr
Those online have been quick to point out the resemblance to Jimmy, 52, – who is best known for his sarcastic sense of humour
‘Didn’t realize Jimmy Carr was the new superman.’,
‘I’m sorry but all I can think of is that looks like Jimmy Carr as Superman. Not hyped for this movie so far.’
‘Jimmy Carr as Superman?’,
‘Even if Jimmy Carr was legitimately playing Superman, he’d STILL be better than Henry Cavill.’
‘What on earth is this s***e? Looks like Jimmy Carr not Superman, speaking of which let’s get Jimmy Carr trending.’
The first trailer for the H๏τly-anticipated new Superman film was released just before Christmas.
But the Man Of Steel, played by David, was upstaged by an unexpected four-legged hero – his dog Krypto.
In the trailer, the adorable pooch comes to the rescue when his owner is stranded in an icy terrain.
After plummeting from the sky, the injured superhero manages a whistle, prompting his dog to hurtle towards him in the snow.
‘Krypto, home. Take me home,’ Superman says.
The Man Of Steel, played by David Corenswet bears a striking resemblance to British comedian Jimmy
People penned on X: ‘I didn’t know @jimmycarr was going to be the next Superman.’, ‘Jimmy Carr being Superman was not in my 2025 bingo card’
The first trailer for the H๏τly-anticipated new Superman film was released just before Christmas
The tiny dog then bites onto his owner’s red cape and effortlessly pulls him through the snow.
The canine was a stand-out for numerous viewers, with one saying the dog was the ‘only reason’ they planned on heading to the theatres.
‘I’m ᴅᴇᴀᴅa** when I say this but Krypto the Dog is the only reason I’m watching the #Superman movie..’ one fan tweeted.
‘We need a Krypto solo movie,’ another said.
‘Trailer is amazing but Krypto being in it made me wanna buy the tickets day 1, because I got two loving dogs,’ one viewer tweeted.
‘The way James Gunn really said, ‘Y’all thought Groot and Baby Yoda were cute? Buckle up.’ #Superman #Krypto,’ another said.
‘Indeed. Krypto gonna be the star,’ one agreed.
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‘Krypto!!! The Superdog will steal the show!! #Superman,’ one other noted.
‘The new Superman looks fine, but this movie will always be remembered for Krypto the Superdog,’ one said.
The trailer garnered a heavily positive response from fans, with one declaring the teaser gave them ‘goosebumps.’
‘The new #Superman movie trailer gave me goosebumps. I hope the film is just as good. It looks so good,’ they wrote.
The gushing continued over on YouTube, where one declared: ‘THIS was the feeling I was missing! The feeling of instant Hope & nostalgia yet still looking to the future! James Gunn you have saved us! You brought back our Superman!’
The new film, which is directed by Guardians Of The Galaxy filmmaker James Gunn, will hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
The action-packed teaser begins with the scene of Superman calling out to his dog before flashes of his life as reporter Clark Kent appear on screen.
Kent walks through the newsroom of The Daily Planet, where viewers meet his love interest, fellow journalist Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), before he’s shown back at home with Pa Kent (Pruitt Taylor Vince).
The breadth of his power is put on full display, as he’s shown rescuing a young girl from an explosion and battling numerous frightening foes.
Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) also makes an appearance in the trailer.
And DC Universe stars Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) also make cameos.
Corenswet joins a long line of actors who have played the Man of Steel on the big screen, dating back to a 1948 film serial starring Kirk Alyn.
George Reeves starred in the first Superman feature film in 1951, but Christopher Reeve played the first true big-screen/major studio Man of Steel in 1978’s Superman.
The new film, which is directed by Guardians Of The Galaxy filmmaker James Gunn, will hit theaters on July 11, 2025
The film will kick off Gunn and DC Studios co-chairman Peter Safran’s new franchise, followed by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is set for release on June 26, 2026
He went on to reprise the role in Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, before parting ways with the franchise.
Reeve’s life was turned upside down in 1995 when he was paralyzed from the neck down following an equestrian accident.
The Remains Of The Day actor slipped into a coma in October 2004 and died less than a day later at just 52 years old.
Since then, Brandon Routh has played Superman in 2006’s Superman Returns and Henry Cavill took up the mantle in 2013’s Man Of Steel, 2016’s Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017’s Justice League.
Unlike most Superman films, the upcoming Superman will eschew the traditional ‘origin story’ and instead focus on the character in his mid-20s.
The film will kick off Gunn and DC Studios co-chairman Peter Safran’s new franchise, followed by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is set for release on June 26, 2026.
