Although a certain segment of comic book movie fandom will always try to pit James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU (DC Universe) against the DCEU, now defunct (DC Extended Universe) mainly led by Zack Snyder, Gunn and Snyder seem to have a rather friendly relationship. Gunn, who directed “The Suicide Squad” and is expected to kick off the live-action portion of the DCU with his version of “Superman” in 2025, actually asked Snyder for some advice regarding Superman’s costume, which looks nice. important because it’s usually the most visually recognizable element to any Superman film. People are also very protective of what Superman looks like in their view of The Last Son of Krypton, which likely explains the first reveal of David Corenswet as Superman in Gunn’s upcoming film. sparked a heated debate among fans.
Although Gunn’s slightly slapstick approach to superhero cinema may seem far removed from Snyder’s more down-to-earth, gritty approach, the two men both have an obvious love for comic books and the characters they’re adapting, so it’s no big surprise that Gunn would turn to his film. predecessor as director of the Superman movie for a little help. In an interview with Screen SummaryGunn shared a funny story about his discussion with Snyder about the hardest part of the costume to make cool: Superman’s trunks.
Snyder and Gunn both went back and forth on the trunks
In the interview, Gunn explained that he “really went back and forth” about whether or not to include Supes’ red underwear with Corenswet and costume designer Juliana Makovsky, even contacting the director of ” Man of Steel” and “Justice League”. for help. He told Screen Brief:
“I even talked to Zack Snyder about it. He said, ‘I’ve tried a billion versions with the trunks and I just never got there.’ And I said, “I see how that is.” I didn’t know about the trunks, I wanted to use the trunks, but I couldn’t, I kept taking them off and I went in, that’s it. is very colorful, the trunks are in place, and I say to myself: ‘My God.’ , I don’t know. It’s so colorful David, how do you feel? He says: ‘I love it.'”
Snyder really I tried to stay authentic to the comics with his vision of Superman and that included the classic red underwear on the outside of the costume, but he simply found it impossible to make them work in his darker, more nihilistic version of things. This means that the Snyderverse Superman costumes have a sleeker design without briefs, or any other type of red fabric on the body. Some fans I really love the look of the more “mature” Superman without a trunkbut honestly? I’m with Corenswet.
A Superman costume that makes you feel safe
Ultimately, Gunn decided to keep the trunks due to Corenswet’s explanation of why he liked them and the bright colors. The actor told Gunn: “Yeah, he’s an alien from outer space who’s super powerful, who doesn’t want kids to be afraid of him.” This inspired Gunn will make this idea the directive on costume designand the result is a Superman costume designed to make people feel safe and comfortable, especially children. The DCEU’s costumes were certainly cool, but they also seemed aimed at an older audience in a way that sometimes didn’t seem true to the character. After all, there is very little difference between these Superman costumes and those of Homelander in “The Boys”, despite being very different characters, as the focus seems to be more on the appearance of ‘a badass only about hope and comfort.
When I was younger I thought Superman was a little cheesy and it wasn’t for me, but Superman honestly should I feel a little cheesy. He’s an alien raised on a farm who just wants to make the world a better place. Supes is sweet, serious and kind and his costume should represent all of these things. Corenswet’s costume evokes costumes of yesteryear while incorporating newer elements (there’s a major New 52 influence), and the result is a Superman costume that feels almost timeless. It’s as colorful as the golden age of comics but updated for more modern sensibilities, and honestly? That settles it.
