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With the confirmation of aSupermanmovie in development for the first chapter of DCU, fans have been theorizing about James Gunn’s upcoming depiction of Kal-EL. And the speculation which has left comic book fans astounded is the rumor of Superman’s son’s arrival in the new DCU.
Considering James Gunn is shifting himself away from the traditional approach to a cinematic universe, fans are assured that Gunn might be the one to bring Jon Kent into the live-action universe. And following that, some fans believe that the upcoming movie will revolve around Clark Kent’s son Jon Kent.
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James Gunn allegedly bringing Jon Kent inSuperman: Legacy
With the revelation ofJames Gunn’sinitial plan for his envisioned DCU, fans are trying to connect every possible dot and predict the upcoming future of this brand-new DC universe. And following the speculations surrounding the DCU, many have come to believe that James Gunn is bringing Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s biological son Jon Kent inSuperman: Legacybecause of the following factors.
One factor which implies the above possibility is the title itself,Superman: Legacy,as many believe that the Legacy factor will revolve around Clark Kent’s young son Jon Kent. And with James Gunn confirming that this will not be an origin story of Superman, fans believe that Superboy will get a chance to shine in the new DCU.
Another important factor that teases this possibility is the upcoming movieThe Brave and the Bold,which will follow a seasoned Batman with his adolescent son Damien Wayne. And according to comics, Damien Wayne and Jon Kent are best buddies and so it makes sense that the upcoming DC universe may revolve around the descendants of the World’s finest.
And considering that DCU will have an experienced Superman, fans are also expecting to witness Henry Cavill return in the role of Kal-El alongside a wise and experienced Bruce Wayne.
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Fans are left flabbergasted after witnessing the rumor of Jon Kent arriving in DCU
With the speculation garnering heat, fans have been going crazy and are excited to see the new DCU unfold and witness Batman’s son bond with Superman’s son. And considering the inclusion of Supergirl in the first chapter of DCU, fans are expecting that Superman will already be in its prime stage and the upcoming movie will revolve around Jon Kent, who will be trying to live up to his father’s legacy.
If we’re calling a Superman movie “Legacy” and specifically exploring the relationship between Clark’s human and alien heritages, especially while Damian is about to debut, I’d be amazed if we aren’t going ahead with Jon Kent early.
— A Mech Named Medieval Grab-Ass (@Numbuh1NerdX)August 07, 2025
I’ve seen this idea floating around a lot and it’s starting to make a lotta sense to me that Superman: Legacy is a Jon Kent movie and then The Authority movie is gonna involve Clark like the recent run
— oscar (@onthewayjay)July 25, 2025
you think Superman Legacy will end with a timeskip of Superman and Jon Kent? That would explain why Damian is the current robin of the dcu ngl
— Yomas ☪︎ (@iamyomas)Aug 25, 2025
As a Superman fan, I would find it hilarious if Superman: Legacy focuses on Jon Kent, Superman’s son, finding his way in a world, trying to live up to his father’s legacy.
Many comic fans would lose their shit.
— The Kryptonian (@KalSonofJorEl)June 20, 2025
Wait so Superman Legacy is going to be about Jon Kent?!?! James Gunn is brave for this.pic.twitter.com/Vzf4OygnZT
— ❤️🔥 (@Mutant_Menace)June 13, 2025
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At the present,The Suicide Squaddirector has been pretty vague about his upcoming depiction of Superman and the speculations about Jon Kent’s arrival in the upcoming movie might be a little far-fetched. But considering James Gunn and his eccentric approach to crafting a cohesive narrative for the DCU, it might not be far from the truth.
Superman: Legacywill hit theatres on 18 June 2025.
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
