New Superman Footage Showcases the Fortress of Solitude and Krypto

The DC Universe’s bold reboot took center stage at CinemaCon 2025, and the latest Superman footage, released online April 3, has fans dissecting every frame.

Dropped by director James Gunn following its Las Vegas debut, this four-minute clip offers an intimate, emotional beat in the buildup to the film’s July 11, 2025, release. And with David Corenswet’s Man of Steel battered and vulnerable in this new sequence, it’s Krypto the Superdog who gets a chance to steal the spotlight, ushering in a fresh take on the iconic hero.

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The scene opens with Superman sprawled in a snowy wasteland, his blue suit torn and face bloodied from an unseen fight. Wheezing, he whistles weakly, summoning Krypto, who barrels through the blizzard with a wagging tail and playful yips.

The dog nudges his master, pawing at his chest as if to coax him into a game—only to realize Clark’s too weak to respond. With a determined huff, Krypto clamps onto the tattered cape and drags him across the ice, the camera lingering on Superman’s grimace. They arrive at the Fortress of Solitude, where a trio of robotic assistants—each with distinct quirks—springs into action to heal the Man of Steel.

Set to a somber twist on John Williams’ classic theme, the footage strips Superman bare, showcasing Corenswet’s range as a hero teetering on the edge. There’s no Metropolis chaos or Lex Luthor schemes here—just a quiet, character-driven moment that’s raw and oddly charming, thanks to Krypto’s antics and the bots’ banter.

It’s a small but mighty taste of Gunn’s vision: a Superman who falls, a dog who rises to the occasion, and a DCU ready to heal its past wounds. Are you excited for DC’s cinematic relaunch via Superman?

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