James Gunn, the director of the upcoming Superman movie, has shared some details about the first scene he filmed in Norway, which involves Superman’s escape to his ice fortress. Gunn said he chose the location for its natural beauty and varied landscape, and that he wanted to capture the feeling of being in the Arctic.
The Fortress of Solitude is a recurring location in the Superman lore, which serves as the secret headquarters and sanctuary of the Man of Steel. It is usually located in the Arctic or Antarctic regions, and contains advanced technology, weapons, and artifacts from Superman’s home planet of Krypton.
The Fortress of Solitude has been featured in various Superman comics, movies, and shows, with different designs and functions. In the DCU, the Fortress of Solitude was first introduced in the 2013 movie Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as Superman. It was shown as a crashed Kryptonian scout ship that Superman discovered and activated with his command key. The Fortress served as the place where Superman learned about his origins and his powers, as well as the place where he fought against General Zod and his army.
The Fortress of Solitude was also briefly seen in the 2017 movie Justice League, where Superman returned after being resurrected by the Mother Box. It was there that he reunited with Lois Lane and regained his memories and his sense of purpose.
The new Superman movie by James Gunn
The new Superman movie, which is set to be released in July 2025, is a reboot of the character and the franchise, featuring a new cast and a new story. The movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Anthony Carrigan as Brainiac, the rumored main villain.
The movie is directed by James Gunn, who is also the co-CEO of DC Studios, along with Zack Snyder. Gunn is best known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad movies, as well as his involvement in the DCU crossover events, such as Crisis on Infinite Earths and Flashpoint.
Gunn has described his Superman movie as a “fresh and fun” take on the character, that will explore his heritage, his humanity, and his heroism. He has also confirmed that the movie will not be an origin story, but will follow Superman as he is already established as the world’s greatest superhero.
The first scene that James Gunn filmed for his Superman movie
On March 4, 2024, James Gunn took to his Instagram account to announce that he had started filming his Superman movie, and to share the first scene that he filmed for it. He posted a picture of the Superman logo from the movie, which had a snowy texture and a blue hue, implying that the scene was set in the Fortress of Solitude.
Gunn captioned the picture with the following message:
“Happy birthday to the Man of Steel! I’m so excited to share with you the first scene that I filmed for my Superman movie, which takes place in the Fortress of Solitude. This is where Superman goes to seek refuge and solitude, but also to learn and grow. It’s a place that is full of mystery, wonder, and danger. I can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for you in this movie, which will be unlike any Superman movie you have ever seen before. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises, and get ready for Superman, coming to Netflix in July 2025!”
The picture and the message received thousands of likes and comments from fans, who expressed their excitement and curiosity about the movie, and praised Gunn for his vision and passion. Some of the comments were:
“Wow, this looks amazing! I love the logo and the snow effect. I can’t wait to see what you do with Superman and the Fortress of Solitude. You are the best, James!”
“This is so cool! I’m so hyped for this movie. Superman is my favorite superhero, and I’m sure you will do him justice. Thank you for giving us a new and fresh take on the character. You rock, James!”
“This is awesome! I’m so intrigued by this movie. Superman is such a complex and iconic character, and I’m curious to see how you will explore his themes and stories. Thank you for being so creative and innovative. You are the man, James!”
