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DC head and the director of the upcoming filmSupermanJames Gunn has firmly dismissed the possibility of including several songs in the new movie, notably David Bowie’sStarman, which fans have been eagerly looking forward to. The song has been featured in multiple movies and shows over the years along with many viral Superman fan edits. Fans even wanted Gunn to use the song for theGuardians of the Galaxymovies.
However, he has denied that he would not use the song in the upcoming film. While fans continue to express their wish for the song to be featured in the David Corenswet-starring superhero film, Gunn has remained steadfast in his decision.
James Gunn Remains Firm on Not Using David Bowie’sStarmaninSuperman
James Gunnis known for his candidness when it comes to interacting with fans on social media and sharing updates about his projects. A fan recently asked the filmmaker if he is planning to featureDavid Bowie’sStarmanin the upcoming film.
Superman concept art | Credit: DC StudiosReplying to the fan hefirmly denied the possibility, saying,“No.”This is not the first instance the filmmaker has denied using the song in ng the movie as he has earlier clarified that he would not be using the song inSupermandue to its frequent presence in fan-made videos.
![Superman concept art [Credit: DC Studios]](https://i2.wp.com/fwmedia.fandomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/16053954/Superman-Legacy.jpeg)
“One of the reasons I wouldn’t use it (after being asked hundreds of times to use it for the past ten years in Guardians,”he said, as perComicBook.com, while responding to fans pointing out the popularity of the song in the fan-made edits.
Additionally, he has also named several other popular songs, that he is being refrained from using in the upcoming film. These songs includeKryptoniteby 3 Doors Down,Supermanby Eminem,Sunshine Supermanby Donovan,Supermanby Taylor Swift, andSupermanby Goldfinger.
He said this a while ago, but I’m sad he didn’t change his mind😭
— Barry Skywalker (@BarrySkywalker1)June 06, 2025
he already said a time ago that we wouldnt because everybody keeps asking him to put since star lord
— Hivyyy🐆 (@Hivyksa)July 22, 2025
It may not be in the movie, but he never said anything about the trailer?😏🤞
— Milkias Samuel (@milkias_samuel)July 25, 2025
He doesn’t need to cuz he knows everybody and their brother will make edits of the trailer using that song instead
— Pim (@PrismaticPim)June 25, 2025
It’s so overpic.twitter.com/w0Dgr8XTbr
— AntTheCuteDoggo (@ant_twig)June 09, 2025
pic.twitter.com/d75jiO9iyU
— ilikememes (@ilikeme65120657)June 23, 2025
While the filmmaker remains firm in his decision, fans have expressed disappointment with the news, who have been eagerly anticipating the song to be featured in the movie.“He said this a while ago, but I’m sad he didn’t change his mind,” one X (Twitter) user said.
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Some speculated that the song could potentially be featured in the trailer of the movie, while others shared that they would be able to see David Corenswet’s Superman withStarman, as fans would certainly make several edits with it.
James Gunn Shared Update ForSupermanProduction
James Gunn has recently shared a new update on the ongoing filming ofSupermanstarring David Corenswet. After the filmmaker shared a funny meme about hair products featuring his picture on Instagram, fans started asking when they would get a trailer for the highly anticipated DCU film.
While he did not say anything clearly about the trailer release, Gunn didmention,“We’re only a little over halfway thru shooting,”while replying to the fan query. The filming of the first DCU movie, which is scheduled to release in 2025, is expected to wrap by summer, as shared by Corenswet’s stunt performer, Justin Howell inan earlier interview.
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As for the trailer of the film, there is no specific schedule as to when fans might get the first footage of the new DCU film and Gunn’s vision for the DC superhero.Supermanwill be the first film in Gunn’s DC reboot, featuringDavid Corenswetin the lead role alongside Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult.
Supermanis scheduled to be released on August 24, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
