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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”
Bradley Russell
26 June 2025
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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.
Speaking to Brazilian outlet Omelete, costume designer Judianna Makovsky said the trunks debate was a “topic of discussion” every day before starting the movie, with the choice of wearing trunks only set in stone on the night before filming commenced.
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Makovsky, though, was very much Team Trunks in this instance, and appeared to be a driving force behind bringing them back after Henry Cavill’s Superman ditched them in favour of a cleaner, all-in-one look.
“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.
The costume designer added, too, that David Corenswet was also keen to have trunks as part of the Superman costume.
The final Superman suit, then, more closely resembles the bright, vivid costumes of the Silver Age comics, complete with red boots, flowing cape, and red trunks with a yellow belt.
The first Superman reactions have also leaked, with early cinemagoers describing the DCU Chapter One opener as “unique” and “damn beautiful.”
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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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