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| June 11 2025 | A final trailer is released to celebrate ticket sales, revealing more details about the film's plot and characters. |
| June 2025 | The motion for an injunction was denied by the court. |
| June 2025 | The Hollywood Reporter estimated the film could have a domestic debut of around $175 million and potentially gross over $1 billion globally, based on positive first full trailer engagement metrics. |
| June 2025 | A prequel junior novel, 'Superman: Welcome to Metropolis', is released, exploring Clark and Lois's early careers at the Daily Planet. |
| June 5 2025 | Film received a picture lock, marking completion of principal editing by William Hoy and Craig Alpert. |
| June 2025 | TheWrap reported box office projections for the Superman film, indicating it needs to gross over $500 million worldwide to be profitable, with $700 million considered a true success. |
| May 14 2025 | First official trailer for the Superman film is released. |
| May 13 2025 | Another poster for the film is released. |
| May 2025 | Lawsuit is refiled with the New York Supreme Court, with an injunction requested by the Shuster estate. |
| May 2025 | Announcement of the 'Superman World Tour' to take place in seven major international cities between June 19 and July 10. |
| May 2025 | Three days of pick-up shots completed in Atlanta, with the film expected to receive a picture lock by June 13. |
| April 2025 | David Fleming was confirmed as co-composer of the film's score alongside John Murphy. |
| April 2025 | Tudyk was revealed to be voicing the Kryptonian robot 'Four' in the film. |
| April 18 2025 | Behind-the-scenes featurette released to coincide with 'Superman Day'. |
| April 2025 | The lawsuit filed by the Shuster estate was dismissed due to lack of international jurisdiction. |
| April 2025 | Original lawsuit is dismissed due to lack of international jurisdiction. |
| April 4 2025 | Extended film sequences attached to IMAX screenings of A Minecraft Movie. |
| April 1 2025 | Gunn, Corenswet, and Hoult promote the film during Warner Bros.' CinemaCon panel, showcasing extended sequences and new behind-the-scenes footage. |
| March 2025 | WBD filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, referencing prior rejected copyright lawsuits |
| March 2025 | Warner Bros. Discovery filed a motion to dismiss the Shuster estate's lawsuit, referencing previous copyright lawsuits that were rejected. |
| 2025 | David Corenswet portrays a 25-year-old Clark Kent/Superman, establishing him as a young but established superhero working as a journalist at the Daily Planet in Metropolis. |
| 2025 | Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor, who prepares for the role by working out and having his son Joaquin shave his head, inspired by Michael Rosenbaum's portrayal in Smallville and comic book depictions. |
| February 2025 | DC Studios hires Ricky Strauss, a former marketing executive from Apple TV+ and Disney, to consult on the film's marketing. |
| February 9 2025 | The film co-sponsors Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XXI, with Gunn and an unnamed person (Ozu) introducing a new look at the film. |
| January 2025 | The estate of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), claiming rights to film distribution in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia (reverting in 2017), and Canada (reverting in 2021). |
| January 2025 | Maya Alcock was confirmed to be appearing in the film. |
| December 2024 | James Gunn began test screening the Superman film. |
| December 2024 | Scheduled day-and-a-half of individual pick-up shots planned for Los Angeles to enhance the film. |
| December 19 2024 | Teaser trailer is publicly released, generating over 250 million global views in its first 24 hours. |
| December 19 2024 | Teaser trailer released publicly, achieving over 250 million global views in its first 24 hours. |
| December 19 2024 | The teaser trailer is publicly released, garnering over 250 million global views in its first 24 hours, becoming the most-viewed DC/Warner Bros. film trailer. |
| December 19 2024 | The teaser trailer is publicly released, receiving over 250 million global views in its first 24 hours. |
| December 16 2024 | A motion poster is released featuring a slowed-down rendition of the Superman March with an electric guitar opening. |
| December 1 2024 | Sean Gunn began test screening the Superman film. |
| October 2024 | James Gunn officially confirmed Krypto's role in the film, inspired by his adopted dog Ozu. |
| October 2024 | Gunn releases the first image of Krypto alongside Corenswet's Superman during 'Adopt a Shelter Dog' month. |
| October 2024 | Sean Gunn officially confirmed Krypto's role, explaining the character was inspired by his adopted dog Ozu. |
| September 2024 | Alan Tudyk revealed to have a voice role as Robot 4, a Kryptonian robot in the film. |
| September 2024 | Alan Tudyk was revealed to have a role in the film. Mark Waid confirmed Krypto's appearance in the film. |
| August 2024 | Sean Gunn confirmed his casting as Maxwell Lord for the Superman film. |
| July 2024 | Filming wraps up after production at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, and location filming in Georgia and Ohio. |
| July 30 2024 | Filming wrapped for the Superman movie. |
| July 18 2024 | Production moved to Cincinnati, filming at Cincinnati Museum Center in Union Terminal and Lytle Tunnel. |
| July 16 2024 | Filming in Cleveland was completed, with director James Gunn noting a couple weeks of shooting remained. |
| June 2024 | Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover, and Christopher McDonald were cast as Daily Planet employees Steve Lombard, Cat Grant, and Ron Troupe. |
| June 24 2024 | Six weeks of filming began in downtown Cleveland, including locations such as Ontario Street, Cleveland Greyhound Station, Public Square, Detroit–Superior Bridge, PNC Plaza, Progressive Field, and Cleveland Arcade. |
| June 14 2024 | Production moved to Northeast Ohio, with filming at Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, Ohio. |
| May 2024 | Gunn releases the first-look image of David Corenswet in Superman costume, featuring the return of red briefs and an alien threat in the background. |
| April 2024 | James Gunn, David Corenswet, and Rachel Brosnahan appear via video messages during Warner Bros.' CinemaCon presentation, where Gunn announces plans to attend the following year's event to initiate the 'Summer of Superman'. |
| April 2024 | Peter Safran promotes the film during Warner Bros.' CinemaCon presentation, with Gunn, David Corenswet, and Rachel Brosnahan appearing via video messages. |
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