Superman is gearing up to fly into theaters. The rebooted DC Universe's (DCU) first film arrives worldwide on July 11, so you'll want to learn more about the ensemble starring in James Gunn's Superman movie.

Superman cast and character guide: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and everyone else you'll see in the DC movie. Tom Power. Sat, July 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC. 11 min read.

Generations of children have loved the Man of Steel. But is James Gunn's new DC superhero movie "Superman" (in theaters July 11) OK for little ones?

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a systematic ranking of every "Superman" movie. With the release of James Gunn's "Superman," ostensibly beginning a new era in superhero movies (and in DC Comics superhero movies,

The DC Universe is not taking it easy on genre newcomers. The franchise’s first movie kicks off in a world already full of superpowered people and fantastical phenomena, including 21 new characters that are significant in DC Comics.

But the film was successful enough to lead to the "Adventures of Superman" television series, which was incredibly popular. Although Reeves is now overshadowed by the many other actors who have worn the trunks and cape, he’s responsible for defining much of the character’s on-screen presence that we now take for granted.

Below, we have our ranking of the nine modern, live-action Superman films, as well as the extended version of one that debuted on streaming. We’re skipping a few of the extended serials from the 1950s because, frankly, we haven’t seen them, but our friends at Screencrush say they’re pretty good. Do you agree with these rankings? Let us know below.

From Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill to David Corenswet and beyond, let's rank the Men of Steel. Who is the best Superman actor of all time?

This summer’s big blockbuster, Superman, marks the latest installment of the Man of Steel — a character whose identity has evolved over the decades, connecting with the concerns and ideas of the day. Even the phrase he may be best known for — “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” — has changed to suit new vibes and new markets.