Supermanwill soon be returning to the big screen this summer inJames Gunn’s highly-anticipated film. The epic adventure is set to kick off the newDCUand, as we get closer to the film’s release, the merchandise is bound to be unveiled any day now. This is sure to include apparel, Funko Pops, and action figures. The latter of which has seenMcFarlane Toysbeing the heavy hitter for the last number of years. Now, beforeDavid Corenswet’s versionof the hero leaps a tall building in a single bound,McFarlane has unveiled their latest Superman figure alongside some of DC’s toughest villains.
A part of McFarlane’s Todd’s MODs line, these vinyl 4.5-inch scale figures include Superman,King Shark, andKiller Croc. King Shark is best known for his revolving door role on the supervillain-centric Suicide Squad black ops team, while Killer Croc has been terrorizing the sewers of Gotham City for the last 40 years. TheseTodd McFarlane redesignsfeature exaggerated muscles and fun personal touches. For example, King Shark is seen wearing boxing gloves and pink swim trunks.
‘Superman’ Returns to the Big Screen
There’s a lot to get excited about when it comes to the newSupermanfilm. Besides being a fresh start for DC, the story will feature a ton of popular heroes from across the comic universe.This includesMister Terrific (Edi Gathegi),Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced),Supergirl (Milly Alcock), Guy GardnerGreen Lantern (Nathan Fillion), andRick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo).The villains will includeNicholas Hoult’s Lex LuthorandMaria Gabriela de Faría’s Engineer. As for the humans rounding out Superman’s Daily Planet double life,Rachel Brosnahanwill be reporting as Lois Lane,Skyler Gisondowill be taking pictures as Jimmy Olsen, andMikaela Hooverwill be playing Cat Grant.
AfterSupermanflies into theaters, the floodgates for DC will be open with films likeSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,Clayface,Teen Titans, andThe Brave and the Bold. The latter is a Batman-centric film where we’ll see a seasoned Dark Knight training his son Damien Wayne to be the next Robin. The film hasn’t been cast yet and there’s no word on whom the villain/villains are. Killer Croc has only been seen on the big screen once, in 2016’sSuicide Squad, so who knows when or if this tragic character will be in the DCU. The upcomingClayfacefilm gives credence to some of Batman’s lesser-known rogue gallery members being featured. Thebody horror sub-genreconnected to both Killer Croc and Clayface is also something worth noting. Finally, as forKing Shark, he has already made a DCU appearance at the very end ofCreature CommandosSeason 1. He looks to at least play a major role in the hard-R animated series’ second season.
When Does ‘Superman' Release?
Supermanis releasing in theaters on August 26, 2025. The teaser trailer can be viewed above. You can also catch up on most of DC’s past cinematic adventures, includingSuperman: The Movie, onMax. Before your next superhero binge, you can view McFarlane’sextended DC catalogon theirwebsite. Superman, Killer Croc, and King Shark’s new Todd MODs figures will be up for pre-order on Wednesday, March 26th.
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