Everything We Now Know About Superman"s New Costume, Broken Down In Obsessive Detail
Summary
This anticipation caused the first look at Superman's cast of characters to explode onto the internet as audiences compared actors David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Edi Gathegi to their comic book counterparts. These Superman set photos revealed new costumes, character dynamics, and the first look at the DCU's Metropolis, with Superman's suit being the most dissected. Combined with the official look at Superman posted by James Gunn on May 6, 2024, the set photos from the DCU production offer the chance to break down Corenswet's look, how it compares to past live-action iterations, and how it connects to DC Comics.
Your browser does not support the video tag. Superman's Boots How Does Corenswet's Superman Footwear Compare To Other Iterations?![]()
As far as costume elements go, it is admittedly more difficult to compare boots to other, more notable aspects. That said, some details can be pulled from the various set photos, with more available thanks to the image posted by Gunn (via Instagram). In the latter, Corenswet's Superman can be seen pulling his boots on before going to work as the Man of Steel. The boots are fairly clunky, looking more like footwear than usual superhero spandex offers, such as Spider-Man. The red coloring of the boots contrasts with the blue legwear and has lined patterns running down either side.
As alluded to, it is difficult to compare boots to other costumes be it live-action or comics, as footwear is hardly something that requires regular changes. However, the boots draw comparisons to Christopher Reeve's Superman costume from the 1978 movie. They have the same V-shaped delve at the top, an element shared by other live-action Superman actors including Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin. This links to most iterations of Superman in DC Comics, with the boots not changing too much over the decades.
Superman's Trunks & Belt The Trunks Return To Live-Action Superman Close What the initial Instagram image did not make abundantly clear is whether the DCU's Superman would sport the iconic red trunks over his costume. Thanks to the newest set photos, the red trunks can be seen over the suit in classic DC Comics fashion. Interestingly, the trunks are longer than other iterations that wore them, namely Reeve and Routh. This extra length could be seen as making up for the lack of red trunks in more recent versions of Superman, with Cavill and Hoechlin forgoing the outfit detail.
For the first time in both mediums in a while, Superman will sport an iconic part of his original costumes...
The red trunks being part of Superman links to the comics, with most versions across the decades also wearing them. However, much like how Corenswet's Superman is bringing the trunks back for the first time in years in live-action, the same can be said for the comics. Most classic versions of Clark wore red trunks, though the New 52 DC rebrand saw the DC comic Superman costume change this. For the first time in both mediums in a while, Superman will sport an iconic part of his original costumes.
With the reintegration of the red trunks comes a reversion to a classic Superman belt. Due to the absence of trunks with Cavill and Hoechlin's versions of the Son of Krypton, their belts were simple red bands going around their waist. Before this, with Routh, Reeve, and the more classic comic book designs, Superman's belt is yellow to offset against the blue above it and red trunks below it. Corenswet's Superman has this belt also, though it is unclear whether it is emblazoned with the Superman logo as it was with Routh and Reeve.
Upcoming Live-Action DCU Movies
Title
Release Date
Director
Joker: Folie a Deux
October 4, 2024
Todd Phillips
Superman
July 11, 2025
James Gunn
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
June 26, 2026
Craig Gillespie
The Batman - Part II
October 2, 2026
Matt Reeves
The Authority
TBA
TBA
The Brave and the Bold
TBA
Andy Muschietti
Swamp Thing
TBA
James Mangold
Untitled Teen Titans Film
TBA
TBA
Superman's Logo The DCU Superman Logo Is Rare In Live-Action Close The easiest aspect to compare between iterations of Superman is the iconic logo. Corenswet's new DCU logo has been visible in multiple reveals about the movie, marking a notable difference from prior versions. For only the second time in live-action and the first in a movie, Superman's logo will be reminiscent of the Kingdom Come symbol from DC Comics. Kingdom Come Superman was introduced in the 90s and had a distinct logo that less emphasizes the "S" shape of the symbol, something Corenswet shares with Routh's second version of Superman in the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths.
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- Corenswet's Superman suit draws comparisons to past live-action versions through details like boots and the iconic red trunks.
- The DCU Superman logo, reminiscent of the Kingdom Come symbol, marks a notable departure from prior iterations in movies.
- Corenswet's suit features unique elements like a cape that connects differently and a high-collar design inspired by the New 52 Superman.
This anticipation caused the first look at Superman's cast of characters to explode onto the internet as audiences compared actors David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Edi Gathegi to their comic book counterparts. These Superman set photos revealed new costumes, character dynamics, and the first look at the DCU's Metropolis, with Superman's suit being the most dissected. Combined with the official look at Superman posted by James Gunn on May 6, 2024, the set photos from the DCU production offer the chance to break down Corenswet's look, how it compares to past live-action iterations, and how it connects to DC Comics.
Your browser does not support the video tag. Superman's Boots How Does Corenswet's Superman Footwear Compare To Other Iterations?
As far as costume elements go, it is admittedly more difficult to compare boots to other, more notable aspects. That said, some details can be pulled from the various set photos, with more available thanks to the image posted by Gunn (via Instagram). In the latter, Corenswet's Superman can be seen pulling his boots on before going to work as the Man of Steel. The boots are fairly clunky, looking more like footwear than usual superhero spandex offers, such as Spider-Man. The red coloring of the boots contrasts with the blue legwear and has lined patterns running down either side. As alluded to, it is difficult to compare boots to other costumes be it live-action or comics, as footwear is hardly something that requires regular changes. However, the boots draw comparisons to Christopher Reeve's Superman costume from the 1978 movie. They have the same V-shaped delve at the top, an element shared by other live-action Superman actors including Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin. This links to most iterations of Superman in DC Comics, with the boots not changing too much over the decades.
Superman's Trunks & Belt The Trunks Return To Live-Action Superman Close What the initial Instagram image did not make abundantly clear is whether the DCU's Superman would sport the iconic red trunks over his costume. Thanks to the newest set photos, the red trunks can be seen over the suit in classic DC Comics fashion. Interestingly, the trunks are longer than other iterations that wore them, namely Reeve and Routh. This extra length could be seen as making up for the lack of red trunks in more recent versions of Superman, with Cavill and Hoechlin forgoing the outfit detail.
For the first time in both mediums in a while, Superman will sport an iconic part of his original costumes...
The red trunks being part of Superman links to the comics, with most versions across the decades also wearing them. However, much like how Corenswet's Superman is bringing the trunks back for the first time in years in live-action, the same can be said for the comics. Most classic versions of Clark wore red trunks, though the New 52 DC rebrand saw the DC comic Superman costume change this. For the first time in both mediums in a while, Superman will sport an iconic part of his original costumes.
With the reintegration of the red trunks comes a reversion to a classic Superman belt. Due to the absence of trunks with Cavill and Hoechlin's versions of the Son of Krypton, their belts were simple red bands going around their waist. Before this, with Routh, Reeve, and the more classic comic book designs, Superman's belt is yellow to offset against the blue above it and red trunks below it. Corenswet's Superman has this belt also, though it is unclear whether it is emblazoned with the Superman logo as it was with Routh and Reeve.
Upcoming Live-Action DCU Movies
Title
Release Date
Director
Joker: Folie a Deux
October 4, 2024
Todd Phillips
Superman
July 11, 2025
James Gunn
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
June 26, 2026
Craig Gillespie
The Batman - Part II
October 2, 2026
Matt Reeves
The Authority
TBA
TBA
The Brave and the Bold
TBA
Andy Muschietti
Swamp Thing
TBA
James Mangold
Untitled Teen Titans Film
TBA
TBA
Superman's Logo The DCU Superman Logo Is Rare In Live-Action Close The easiest aspect to compare between iterations of Superman is the iconic logo. Corenswet's new DCU logo has been visible in multiple reveals about the movie, marking a notable difference from prior versions. For only the second time in live-action and the first in a movie, Superman's logo will be reminiscent of the Kingdom Come symbol from DC Comics. Kingdom Come Superman was introduced in the 90s and had a distinct logo that less emphasizes the "S" shape of the symbol, something Corenswet shares with Routh's second version of Superman in the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths.
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