Stemming from this, Cavill’s suit succeeds in looking more alien than Corenswet’s.

The standout element of Cavill’s logo is how large it is on the front of his chest.

Both Reeve and Routh wore these trunks as Superman, as did other live-action iterations before Cavill.

Superman (2025) Official Poster

WithSuperman, Corenswet’s titular Son of Krypton will don the trunks once more.

The trunks are slightly longer than they were on Reeve or Routh, more akin to boxers than briefs.

Aside from those movies, Cavill’s Superman suit was simply too dark.

Henry Cavill and David Corenswet as Superman in Man of Steel (2013) and Superman (2025)

Custom Image by Debanjana Chowdhury

David Corenswet as Superman (2025) next to Henry Cavill as Superman from Justice League (2017)

Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.

David Corenswet as Superman with Lex Luthor

Ezra Miller’s The Flash and Henry Cavill’s Superman getting ready for their race in Justice League

Christopher Reeve In Superman Costume, Tyler Hoechlin In Superman Costume and Henry Cavill in Superman Costume Against Backdrop of Superman’s S Sigil

Superman Red Trunks and Gold Belt DCU Costume

Henry Cavill as Superman in costume standing in a town street in Man of Steel

Headshot Of David Corenswet In The 47th Toronto International Film Festival: <code>Pearl</code>

Headshot Of Rachel Brosnahan

Headshot Of Nicholas Hoult

Headshot Of Edi Gathegi

Movies

Superman

DC Extended Universe