James Gunn's Superman: Legacy readies Atlanta, Georgia shoot

James Gunn's Superman: Legacy is set to enter production in January 2024.

The logline reads: “Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas,” reads the movie’s official synopsis. “He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”

Writer-director and DC Studios co-CEO Gunn shared an update on the film's status in a new video interview with Wired.

"I'm working on Superman: Legacy which we shoot in January. I'm doing the press tour for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We've been recording voices for our animated show, Creature Commandos. And then I'm helping other writers work on other projects in the DC world."

In addition to directing the film, Gunn wrote the first draft of the screenplay which was reportedly submitted before the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike began last Tuesday.

The upcoming film based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. It is the first film in the DC Universe, and the third instalment of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

Filming is expected to take place in Atlanta, Georgia at the start of next year. 

Superman: Legacy is slated for theatrical release on July 11, 2025 by Warner Bros Pictures.