As James Gunn continues to sprinkle his magic directorial touch on the upcoming Superman movie, a flurry of leaked images and videos from the set have internet sleuths buzzing with excitement. Forget the typical behind-the-scenes shots; we’re talking about Superman getting handcuffed! Yes, you read that right.

In these exclusive sneak peeks, we see David Corenswet’s Superman looking less than heroic as he’s being escorted by what seems like either the military or Lex Luthor’s shady LuthorCorp cronies. Talk about a plot twist! And if that wasn’t enough to make you do a double-take, the lovely María Gabriela De Faría appears as the mysterious Engineer. Quick comic book lesson: she’s a member of The Authority, not your average run-of-the-mill superhero crew.

But here’s the real kicker: enter Frank Grillo, aka Rick Flag Sr., who’s apparently making the leap from Peacemaker over to the Superman universe. And who’s that looming in the shadows behind Superman? It’s a hulking figure in all black with a “U” emblazoned on his chest. Move over, Black Noir, because this might just be James Gunn’s take on Ultraman. Rumors have been swirling about Ultraman’s appearance in the movie, so maybe, just maybe, there’s some truth to the grapevine chatter.

Now, before you start flipping your cape in excitement, remember that James Gunn’s version of Ultraman might not be exactly what you’re used to from the comics. Hey, why stick to tradition when you can shake things up, right?

So, mark your calendars for July 11, 2025, when James Gunn’s Superman swoops into theaters with a star-studded cast that includes Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, Sara Sampaio, and a whole galaxy of familiar faces. It’s like a superhero family reunion, but with more capes and fewer awkward conversations about secret identities.