This approach is rooted in comic book precedent.

Just consider how painful it can be to re-affix a dislocated limb.

This doesn’t mean Superman is being hurt by the sun, but quite the opposite.

Superman (2025) Official Poster

Over-exposure to the sun’s radiation causes Superman’s cells to overload, condemning him to a slow death.

Cast

Upcoming DC Movie Releases

David Corenswet As Superman Injured In Healing Chair Surrounded By Automatons in Superman Movie

Superman screams while being exposed to the sun in Superman

David Corenswet’s Superman surrounded by Chris Pratt’s Star Lord Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag Rachel Brosnahan in a role that resembles Lois Lane and NIcolas Hoult in a role that looks like Lex Luthor with hair

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

Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow Poster

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