00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're taking flight with a breakdown of the teaser for
00:12Superman, exploring the most thrilling details, hidden easter eggs and hints of what's to
00:17come in the debut film of James Gunn's new DC universe.
00:21If you haven't seen the highly anticipated trailer, consider this your spoiler warning.
00:32Bloody Superman Talk about opening with a bang.
00:35The Superman teaser trailer opens with Superman thunderously crashing into a snowy landscape.
00:48Our hero is shown battered and struggling to rise.
00:52Even more jarring, we can see that he is bleeding from the mouth.
00:58This is certainly a rare sight, given that Superman is renowned for his near invulnerability.
01:03Aside from a handful of foes like General Zod or Doomsday, Superman is almost never
01:08on the losing end of a fight.
01:10So who or what could have left our hero in such a weakened state?
01:14The cause of his injuries isn't explicitly revealed here, but it's evident that the
01:18damage came from above.
01:23Krypto to the rescue.
01:25Despite being in tremendous pain, Superman manages to gather enough strength to let out
01:29a faint whistle.
01:35And who comes to his aid?
01:36None other than his loyal super pet, Krypto.
01:39The heroic canine bursts through the snow at the sound of the call, rushing to his master's
01:44side and offering comfort with affectionate licks to the face.
01:49Though clearly suffering, Superman remains determined as he softly whispers,
01:54Krypto made his debut in Adventure Comics number 210 in March 1955.
02:02Though originally conceived as a one-off character, the dog received such a positive response
02:06from readers that he became a regular part of Superboy's supporting cast.
02:11Over the years, Krypto has been featured in various TV shows and even an animated film
02:15where he was voiced by Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
02:21However, this marks his first live-action cinematic appearance.
02:27Familiar faces and places.
02:29The teaser trailer for Superman is packed with iconic characters and locations tied
02:33to the Man of Steel.
02:34We catch a glimpse of David Cornswet as Clark Kent at the Daily Planet.
02:38It's here that Clark and Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan, share a look.
02:48We later see them in a steamy kiss.
02:51James Gunn has confirmed that Clark has already formed his key connections during this film's
02:55timeline, noting this isn't an origin story.
02:58The trailer also includes a heartfelt porch moment between Clark and Pa Kent, a character
03:03often killed off in Superman lore.
03:09Meanwhile, Nicholas Holt's bald Lex Luthor looms ominously, likely teasing darker schemes
03:20ahead.
03:24This is reinforced with a later shot of him wielding a gun.
03:27A view of the LexCorp logo also confirms Luthor's powerful corporation is in full existence
03:33New faces.
03:35What is a teaser trailer without, you know, major teases?
03:38Luckily, the Superman preview delivers more than a few tantalizing sights, including a
03:43moment where Mr. Terrific, portrayed by Eddie Gathegi, protects someone, maybe Lois, inside
03:48a force field during a major fight.
03:51While Mr. Terrific may not be as well-known as other heroes, the modern take on the character
03:56features Michael Holt, a brilliant and accomplished businessman, boldly choosing to become a superhero.
04:02The trailer also offers a fleeting glimpse of Isabella Merced's Hawkgirl, while Nathan
04:06Fillion as Guy Gardner, the Green Lantern, is on screen just long enough to show the
04:10power of his ring.
04:13We also see Supes cradling the beloved robot Kelex on the ground.
04:17The Kryptonian robot is known as the caretaker of the Fortress of Solitude.
04:21Though the exact roles these DC characters play in the larger story remain unclear, these
04:26brief glimpses reinforce James Gunn's comments that the film takes place in a fully realized,
04:31lived-in superhero world.
04:33Who is that?
04:34The trailer also raises some intriguing questions.
04:37For instance, could that close-up shot feature Anthony Kerrigan's metamorpho?
04:41The character's distinct gray face and textured appearance hint that adventurer Rex Mason
04:46may have already undergone his transformation into a being capable of reshaping his body
04:50into various elemental compounds, this thanks to a radioactive meteorite.
04:56Another enigma in the teaser is a mysterious villain dressed in black, seen attacking Superman
05:00on a baseball field and in other scenes.
05:03The identity of this character remains a mystery, for now.
05:07Oh, there's also that giant fire-breathing monster.
05:10A hero in need?
05:16As you might expect, the Superman teaser showcases moments of Superman living up to his name.
05:21In a particularly heroic instance, Supes saves a little girl from an explosion, a perfect
05:27display of classic Superman heroism.
05:29However, the teaser also highlights a more complex moment as our hero walks through a
05:33hostile crowd while being pelted with objects as tensions mount.
05:37Is Superman unwelcome here?
05:39Well, people in a desperate third-world setting continue to seek his aid.
05:43Rallying under a makeshift Superman flag, a young boy whispers his name.
05:48It's shown to be Boravia, a fictional European nation from DC Comics where Superman has frequently
05:53stepped in to help.
05:54The footage shows news reports highlighting civil unrest in the country.
05:59According to James Gunn and the team, this iteration of Superman remains the embodiment
06:02of truth, justice, and the American way.
06:05But, as they put it, he is, quote, kindness in a world that thinks that kindness is old-fashioned.
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06:27A mix of old and new.
06:29James Gunn has promised that Superman will strike a unique balance between the old and
06:33the new.
06:34The old can be seen in Superman's vibrant suit, complete with the return of the iconic
06:38red trunks.
06:39And while the whole look evokes a wave of nostalgia, it's the trailer's score that
06:43truly bridges past and present.
06:46A distinctive electric guitar riff of John Williams' legendary Superman theme adds a
06:50modern edge to the classic melody.
06:57That said, the film isn't purely a throwback.
07:05Gunn revealed that many of the flight and aerial action sequences draw inspiration from
07:09the dynamic visuals of 2022's Top Gun Maverick.
07:15Above all, however, it's clear the film aims to bring Superman's timeless theme of hope
07:20into the modern era.
07:21This is perfectly encapsulated in the trailer's final moments, where Superman and Lois Lane
07:26stand hand-in-hand, gazing skyward in an embodiment of love, trust, and hope.
07:32What was your favorite moment from the Superman teaser trailer?
07:35Did it boost your excitement for the film?
07:37Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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