Superman teaser trailer goes viral with 36 million views: Netizens say, ‘Gave me a sense of hope’

The launch of James Gunn's Superman trailer, which gained over 250 million views, showcases a hopeful narrative amidst challenges. Gunn highlighted the film's focus on decency and the importance of human goodness, featuring Superman alongside other notable superheroes.

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Updated23 Dec 2024, 10:32 AM IST
A still from the trailer of James Gunn's Superman.
A still from the trailer of James Gunn's Superman.

Director James Gunn is on cloud nine after the massive response to the trailer of Superman after it was released on December 19. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy director, James Gunn, confirmed that ‘Superman’ is officially the most talked about trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros.

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Taking to his Instagram handle, James posted a snap and captioned,"Krypto really did take us home: With over 250 million views and a million social posts, Superman is officially the most viewed and the most talked about trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros. This is because of all of you: thank you! We're incredibly grateful and, most of all, excited to share this movie with you in July. Happy Holidays!"

Watch the trailer here:

In the trailer, Superman looks injured, bloody and bruised in a frozen landscape. He looked tired and then he saw hope on the horizon in the form of his trusty friend, Krypto. "Take me home," Superman says to his canine friend, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The movie is a reboot of the Superman film series and it features the stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Maria Gabriela de Faria, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell. 

Here is what the social media says..

A user wrote on X, said, “Just saw that Superman trailer. gave me a sense of hope😫.”

Another wrote, “I love how they didn’t even bother putting a title card on the Superman trailer. Like, cmon… you know why you’re here, you know who this is… THAT JUST GOES SO HARD TO ME.”

Another one wrote, “not a single joke told in the trailer. suit looks good. Corenswet Brosnahan and Hoult all look amazing. Superman saving kids. and a REAL ROMANCE.”


A netizen remarked, “It's so hilarious that yesterday's Superman trailer made the whole internet go.”

During a trailer launch event, Gunn was asked how he incorporated the decency Superman can represent for America and the rest of the world into the movie.

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Krypto really did take us home: With over 250 million views and a million social posts, Superman is officially the most viewed and the most talked about trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros.

"I think that's what 'Take me home is all about," Gunn said, adding, "We do have sort of a battered vision of Superman at the beginning, and I think that is our country. I believe in the goodness of human beings, and I believe that most people in this country, despite their ideological beliefs or their politics, are doing their best to get by and trying to be good people, despite what it may seem like for the other side, no matter what that other side might be."

"It's like when you get a nice haircut, and you forget about it, but then you walk around and everybody's like, 'Whoa, you look great, for once!," he said. “I got to see other people see Superman.”

Key Takeaways
  • The Superman trailer reflects a renewed vision of hope and decency in a tumultuous world.
  • James Gunn emphasizes the importance of portraying Superman as a symbol of goodness.
  • The trailer's overwhelming popularity indicates a strong desire for uplifting superhero narratives.

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