Superman has his trunks in James Gunn's DC movie, but the decision was only made at the very last moment after one crew member "refused to give up"

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David Corenswet as Superman
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For such an iconic character, Superman's look is always in flux. There have been eternal debates raging over everything from the 'S' logo, to the boots, cape, and, yes, even whether the Kryptonian should wear red trunks over his outfit.

According to one recent interview, the decision to put trunks on David Corenswet's Man of Steel was a very last-minute decision in 2025's Superman, and even director James Gunn was torn over the issue.

"There were a lot of people who didn’t want the briefs, and a lot of people who did. And James was very divided. And I have to say, I refused to give up," Makovsky revealed.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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