The DC superhero universe is getting a reboot under the leadership of James Gunn and its first movie Superman has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, threat, injury detail, language

The movie stars David Corenswet as Superman who has previously been seen in Project Pay Day and Affairs of State, it also stars Rachel Brosnahan who has appeared in Burn Country and The Amateur.

James Gunn who is now in charge of the DC Universe of movies and TV directs this new adaptation, he has previously directed Super and The Suicide Squad.

Movie Synopsis

Superman fights to stop Lex Luthor's evil plans and to restore his own tarnished reputation.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Superman
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate violence, threat, injury detail, language
• Release date: 11th July 2025
• Runtime: 130 minutes (2 hours 10 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • James Gunn
• Starring:
  • David Corenswet
  • Rachel Brosnahan
  • Nicholas Hoult

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