When Superman filming in Cleveland will hit theaters

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – Have you been downtown Cleveland (or Metropolis) lately?

The city is buzzing with excitement as film crews create the next Superman movie.

FOX 8 camera crews caught a first glimpse of the Man of Steel himself on set.

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Superman, donning his iconic red, blue and yellow suit with a cape and an “S” emblem on his chest, was seen walking down the steps of Cleveland City Hall.

We first learned a new Superman movie would be filming in Ohio following $11 million in tax credits from the state. Also, local casting directors said the movie was filming in Cleveland from mid-June through mid-July in a post looking for extras for the feature.

Now, crews have even been busy bringing the movie to life and transforming downtown streets into the fictional city of Metropolis.

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Film crews have also been spotted in Public Square, Headlands Beach State Park, Sandusky and Cincinnati.

As of now, IMDB simply calls the movie “Superman 2025,” eluding to its release date, and says it’s expected to hit theaters July 11, 2025.

The movie starts Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman himself, according to IMDB.

Here’s the synopsis:

“Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views this as old-fashioned.”

And it’s apt of course because Superman was created by Cleveland high schoolers Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster.

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