SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Shares New “S” Logo – But What Could It Mean?

Superman director James Gunn has taken to social media to share a new “S” logo, and fans are speculating about what it could mean for the upcoming DCU reboot…

Superman director James Gunn has already revealed the Kingdom Come-inspired emblem our new Man of Steel (David Corenswet) will don in the upcoming DCU reboot, but the filmmaker has now taken to Instagram to share a very different version of the “S” logo.

As far as we know, this logo’s one and only appearance was on the cover of Action Comics #1, which marked the debut of the legendary superhero. By the time Supes returned in his own ongoing series in 1939, the emblem has undergone a redesign, and looked a little more like the iconic red and yellow symbol the character has become synonymous with.

Gunn already celebrated the 86th anniversary of the issue’s release last week with a new behind-the-scenes photo, so why is he posting this now?

It may have nothing to do with the new movie at all, of course, as Gunn has been known to share random Superman-centric images to his social media accounts. There’s some speculation that Clark Kent’s first costume might sport a version of this badge, but we already know that the reboot will not be an origin story, so that seems unlikely – unless it’s in a flashback scene?

Check out the post below, and be sure to let us know what you think in means in the comments section.

SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Shares New Behind-The-Scenes Photo With David Corenswet And Rachel Brosnahan

Superman will also star Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

More recently, Sara Sampaio signed on to play Lex’s assistant/lover Eve Teschmacher, and Skyler Gisondo has been cast as Jimmy Olsen. Milly Alcock’s Supergirl is also rumored to make her debut ahead of her own Woman of Tomorrow movie, but that’s yet to be confirmed.

We’re still not sure exactly how these other superheroes will factor into the story, but Gunn has previously revealed that Superman’s dual-life as both Clark Kent and the Man of Steel will be explored in the film, suggesting that these characters will be his “super friends.” Whether they’ll be part of an actual team or not remains to be seen.

“Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday,” Gunn captioned the first official photo earlier this year. “When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film ‘Superman: Legacy.’ By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN,” he added. “Making our way to you July 2025.”

Filming had been taking place in Svalbard, Norway, but is believed to have moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Superman is set to fly into theaters on July 11, 2025.