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The Silly, Satisfying and Sentimental Cameos in ‘Superman’

UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – The new Superman film introduces Supergirl played by Milly Alcock and features multiple cameos, including Christopher Reeve's son and Jake Tapper, enriching the DC Comics universe.

  • On Friday, James Gunn’s Superman film premiered worldwide, launching his new DC Universe with numerous cameos and references to DC Comics lore.
  • Driven by his lifelong comic-book fandom, James Gunn’s first major film for his DC Universe aims to establish future story arcs.
  • Among the cameos, Supergirl played by Milly Alcock arrives last, with Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord and Rooker and Klementieff as robots in the Fortress of Solitude.
  • The upcoming Supergirl film, set for June 26, 2026, will explore Jor-El’s revised plans for Kal-El, potentially shifting the public perception of Superman.
  • Looking ahead, Clark Kent may challenge Jor-El’s legacy, while Milly Alcock is set to reprise Supergirl in 2026, shaping the ongoing DCU.
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By Dan Heching, CNN “Superman” has finally hit theaters, and with it comes a slew of cameos and fun references to its DC Comics origins. It’s what you’d expect from director James Gunn, a self-confessed comic book superfan since the age of three. In addition to the nods and references (look for, for example, a highway sign pointing to Gotham City), the new film’s surprise cameos range from the ridiculous to the heartwarming. As it turns out, man…

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The silly, satisfying and sentimental cameos in ‘Superman’

“Superman” has finally soared into theaters, and with it comes a wealth of cameos and fun references to its DC Comics origin.

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ScreenRant broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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