David Corenswet’s Superman Suit & Red Trunks Get Mixed Reactions From Fans
James Gunn revealed David Corenswet’s Superman Suit on May 6 and fans couldn’t help but notice the fine detailing on it. Most importantly, the return of the iconic red trunks on his pants caught a lot of attention.
But overall, fans have shared mixed reactions to the suit. Some have expressed excitement at the reveal, while others have found the suit to be inferior to previous versions.
New Superman suit has comic-accurate red trunks
David Corenswet’s new Superman suit is a blend of many iconic versions. In the image, Superman is seen sitting in what looks like his apartment, gearing up for to save a city from what appears to be a destructive and otherwordly event.
Here’s the first look at Corenswet’s Superman:
The suit features a similar logo to the one seen on Superman’s suit in the “Kingdom Come” comic series. This maintains the traditional yellow and red color scheme. The collar teases an inspiration from Superman’s suit in the New 52 era. The classic comic-accurate red trunks also make a return, as they weren’t seen on Henry Cavill’s DCEU Superman.
Fans react to Corenswet’s Superman red trunks and suit
Users across X (previously Twitter) have shared many reactions to the latest Superman costume. Some users have praised the new Superman suit for honoring the past and trying to make the suit seem more tangible. Other users have drawn unfavorable comparisons to past versions of the suit worn by Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin. Furthermore, the hidden red trunks have also caught the eye of many.
One X (formerly Twitter) user liked the fact that this suit is shown taking some damage and getting dirty:
The thing I love most about this Superman suit is the fact that it actually looks like a suit and has taken some damage.
I’ve never been a fan of super suits that take next to no damage despite being thrown through countless buildings. pic.twitter.com/hw0qyXy9ck— The Moonlight Warrior ? (@BlackMajikMan90) May 6, 2024
Another user praised this new version for making the suit look realistic:
Here’s what James Gunn did with Superman’s Costume that no other previous director has been able to do.
MAKE THE SUIT LOOK & FEEL REAL!!!!!#Superman #HenryCavillSuperman pic.twitter.com/Yb6llJI5nF— TheTruth"Intro King"31 (@Truth31The) May 6, 2024
One account asked fans whether the suit is a downgrade to Cavill’s Man of Steel suit, with some replying that it was. A fan posted their opinion that Tyler Hoechlin’s suit is superior to the new one. Another fan questioned whether the suit seen in the new image is the same as the one that was originally revealed. More positively, one fan showed their appreciation for the return of the red trunks while another broke down the inspirations that the new suit takes from the past.
In Superman (2025), written and directed by James Gunn, David Corenswet will be joined by Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. The movie is also set to star María Gabriela De Faría, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Wendell Pierce, Neva Howell, and Pruitt Taylor Vince.
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