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With such a beloved and iconic character as Superman being reiterated for another vision, it becomes imperative for James Gunn to bring something new and impactful to the table as the DCU starts taking shape. So far, there have been several compelling rumors and speculations that have presented an expectation barrier for the fans to theorize on by constant updates by the co-CEO of DC Studios.
But by far one of the biggest updates to the project came in the form of the logo for the upcomingSuperman: Legacy, which will be donned by David Corenswet in the film and the DCU in the future. Thus, new theories have started to formulate, and one of them paints a picture of a darker, more gritty narrative if the Kingdom Come arc storyline is followed as was revealed by the logo.
James Gunn Might Make DCU’s New Superman Even Darker Than Zack Snyder With The Kingdom Come Arc
As the advent of the DCU inches closer and closer, with the franchise truly taking off the next year with the upcomingSuperman: Legacy, there’s a lot onJames Gunn‘s plate being the co-CEO of DC Studios, and most of it has to do with the portrayal of the Symbol of Hope in the franchise. Thus, there has been a flood of updates that are constantly being churned out by both official and unofficial channels to get the fans riled up.
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In the recent table read session for the aforementioned project, the logo that the titular superhero will be using was revealed, and fans have associated that with the infamous Kingdom Come version of Superman from DC Comics. This has naturally spawned a variety of new speculations and theories that have started to heat up fan circles, and the one by @MrRadastichas some heft to it.
Bringing back this theory video from @MrRadtastic. Some things I think will be a bit different, but character arc wise I think this is similar to what we’ll get if he’s wearing the KC logo.pic.twitter.com/NgDsuuMXX9
— DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates)June 21, 2025
If the narrative route that the individual lays out for the viewers is to be the one that’s ultimately taken by the franchise, then we can surely have a truly dark and gripping future for the DCU in store. It needs to be kept in mind that The Authority is well on its way to becoming part of the franchise in the future, which sets up the Kingdom Come arc filled with anti-heroes perfectly.
If this pans out like how most fans expect, then theBrightburnproducer might truly make something epic as he will showcase the humble and noble beginnings of the superhero, but as the franchise progresses, will darken the narrative and get the fans invested. This will further enhance the appeal of following every single detail that every film and series has to offer in the DCU.
This might prove to be the dark and rustic nature of the franchise that filmmakerZack Snyderhad envisioned with the old DCEU before it was scrapped for good.
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What To Expect FromSuperman: Legacy?
Despite all these theories that the fans want desperately to be true, there have been only a few official confirmations from Gunn, which unfortunately paints only an outline for the upcoming film.
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Almost the entire cast of the project has been revealed to the public with some up-and-coming stars as well as some veterans being named in the industry. Apart from that, there has been a confirmation that the production of the film will start by the second quarter of this year, along with future projects following their schedule soon after.
Superman: Legacy,in cinemas on 11th July 2025.
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
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