It’s time to look up because Superman is here. That’s right, James Gunn’s new Superman movie starring David Corenswet as the titular hero has flown into theaters across the globe, kicking off the movie portion of Gunn’s DCU Chapter One. However, with this being the ninth Superman movie to hit screens (that’s not including the director’s cuts), you may be wondering where it takes place on the DCU timeline.
Welcoming a brand new Superman, the movie follows reporter Clark Kent, aka Superman, as he struggles to balance conflicts at home and abroad, while facing off against villainous tech billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). However, Gunn’s flick is not an origin story, but rather catches up with Kent a few years into his Superman career, where he is working at the Daily Planet and has already entered into a relationship with co-worker Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan). With this in mind, plus the gargantuan amount of Superman cameos and Easter eggs plotted throughout the movie, it can feel like you’re missing out on a few details. Don’t worry, that’s where we come in.
