Superman was created in Cleveland, and in 2025 he will return there.
Much of Superman—the forthcoming James Gunn-directed reboot of the ancient superhero franchise—was shot in and around the Forest City. Accordingly, when the first trailer for the movie was released Thursday, viewers were quick to spot several city landmarks—including Progressive Field.
The home of the Cleveland Guardians can be seen at 1:58, decked out in mock-up "Metropolis Meteors" livery. Superman is shown brawling briefly with an unidentified foe to a slowed-down version of John Williams's "Superman March."
Fans and observers made more than their fair share of jokes about the cameo apperance.
The Guardians' Progressive Field is featured in the new Superman movie 👀 pic.twitter.com/jBz8b6scYj
— MLB (@MLB) December 19, 2024
i, too, have had a mental breakdown that felt like fighting an extraterrestrial being at progressive field before https://t.co/TJ8MwbGtZo
— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) December 19, 2024
Some wondered whether the Guardians themselves would appear in the film.
Cinemas around the world react to the Brayan Rocchio cameo seven months from now https://t.co/v63OOxdmLv pic.twitter.com/9ZfmGO2B8h
— Liam Fennessy (@LiamFennessy_) December 19, 2024
A few fans were reminded of the Pittsburgh Steelers' memorable 2012 cameo in The Dark Knight Rises.
Congrats Cleveland, you get to join the Steelers as one of the two teams to have their stadium used for a fictional team in a DC Movie. https://t.co/2TdIxCQHzY pic.twitter.com/Lw5C22QW15
— An 18 Year Old on Twitr (@YearOldOnTwit) December 19, 2024
Age-old attendance jokes abounded...
Not even superman could fill the ballpark, smh. https://t.co/YaQmW6s3a9
— Quinn (@MindOfQuinn) December 19, 2024
...as did jokes about Cleveland's perpetually low payroll.
It will be sad when they have to trade him because of payroll concerns. https://t.co/QZBJKp0Srj
— Danny (@dlaptalks) December 19, 2024
Superman is currently scheduled for a July 11 release.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Guardians’ Progressive Field Appeared in New 'Superman' Trailer, and Fans Had Jokes.
