James Gunn’s Superman Reveals Epic Power That Zack Snyder Ignored!

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The latest marketing campaign for the upcoming Superman movie directed by James Gunn emphasized a lesser-known yet crucial ability of Kal-El. Contrastingly, the previous director managing Superman’s roles, Zack Snyder, chose to overlook this unique talent.

In the global teaser for the newest Superman movie, James Gunn specifically incorporated the use of Superman’s freeze breath, a power not seen in Zack Snyder’s portrayal of the character. This omission may have played a role in the mixed reactions to Snyder’s tenure within the DC Extended Universe.

Meanwhile, as director, Zack Snyder made numerous alterations to some of DC’s most renowned superheroes. While some changes were acceptable, others sparked intense debate. Fans of the DC Universe balked at Snyder’s depiction of Batman killing his adversaries and were taken aback by his representation of The Flash as Wally West under Barry Allen’s name. However, it was Superman who suffered the most significant impact among the limited selection of DC characters that Snyder had access to during his tenure.

In Henry Cavill, Zack Snyder cast Superman. Though Cavill delivered his lines well, it seems Snyder wasn’t primarily focused on making a Superman film; instead, he aimed to create a movie that bore his signature style, featuring Superman as the main character. As such, the portrayal of the lead character was more brooding, irritable, and reminiscent of an airborne freight train, reflecting Snyder’s creative vision.

As a die-hard Superman fan, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement about the upcoming movie of the Last Son of Krypton. Being a movie lover myself, I can imagine the thrill of embarking on an unparalleled cinematic journey with none other than Superman, under the direction of esteemed filmmaker James Gunn (the genius behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy). This new film is not just a simple reboot; it represents a fresh start that promises to leave an indelible mark on the big screen.

Gunn plans to bring Clark back to his original origins in Superman. This new film aims to restore the classic image of Metropolis’s legendary hero and erase the negative impact that Snyder had on the character and public opinion. Although Superman won’t hit theaters until July 11, 2025, it’s already evident that the portrayal of Clark by Gunn will be a stark contrast to Snyder’s version, as clear as Earth’s bright yellow sun.

In the forthcoming movie, Clark exhibits a witty sense of humor, an indomitable will to act altruistically, and a tender emotional side that is not portrayed as a sign of weakness. He grins, makes light-hearted remarks, even teases a monster rampaging through Metropolis to divert the beast from harming innocent citizens. In Zack Snyder’s film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Clark finds himself surrounded by destruction and desolation following Lex Luthor’s bombing of the Capitol Building. Despite recognizing it as an attempt to provoke him, he rescued at least one survivor from the blast zone and then soared into the sky.

Currently, due to a new perspective on the character of Superman, fans have discovered an advantage held by Gunn and actor David Corenswet’s portrayal of Clark over Snyder’s version – the ability to freeze breath.

Known more commonly as Super-Breath, this is the powerful technique of expelling air forcefully enough to freeze a target instantly. In various scenarios, Superman (Kal-El) has frequently utilized it to create ice on common enemies to halt their escape, slow down speeding vehicles by freezing their wheels, and generate small glacial formations for cooling overheating nuclear reactors or throwing them at Brainiac.

Among Clark Kent’s many powers, Super-Breath stands out as one of the most adaptable. However, it seems to have been scarcely used in any of Zack Snyder’s movies featuring Superman. According to Screen Rant, Snyder mentioned that no scenario within his films necessitated the use of Super-Breath.

Supers eventually utilized his powerful gust in the battle against Steppenwolf, which occurred near the end of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. This wind was strong enough to break Steppenwolf’s Apokoliptian battle axe, but that was the only instance where Clark used his freezing breath.

Instead, consider this: Compare that to Clark in Superman, shooing away a friendly dog on a slippery ice surface to shield it from being crushed by a massive Kaiju’s foot. Saving someone’s cherished pet? Affirmed. Using his Kryptonian abilities for defense rather than offense? Affirmed. That’s the true Superman.

It’s quite likely that since James Gunn shows a clear admiration for DC’s characters and is committed to preserving the core of the first superhero, it won’t be just one instance of freeze breath in the movie Superman. Movie enthusiasts won’t have to wait long to discover more about this.

The upcoming Superman movie by James Gunn debuts on July 11, 2025. David Corenswet takes on the role of Superman, while Rachel Brosnahan from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” plays Lois Lane, Clark’s new love interest and fearless Daily Planet reporter. Previously known for his blue fur as Beast in Fox’s X-Men prequels, Nicholas Hoult will portray Lex Luthor without the fur but with a clean-shaven head. Other cast members include Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Skyler Gisondo, and more, each bringing their distinct skills to various other well-known DC characters.

Superman’s Other Powers Will Be on Display in the Movie

In the upcoming film, it is certain that Superman will undoubtedly demonstrate his Super-Breath as Clark’s ability, and we can expect to witness a comprehensive display of all his powers.

Beyond having the ability to stop time with his breath, Superman can fly at incredible velocities, emit intense beams of heat vision from his eyes, and deflect any man-made assaults and gunfire as if they were merely a gentle breeze. Moreover, he possesses a strength that is equivalent to more than 100 human beings combined.

Typically, Superman won’t encounter ordinary humans in his storyline, allowing the Man of Steel to express himself freely. A sneak peek at the action (shared on Instagram by culturecrave) suggests Kent is surrounded by aliens in midair. He eliminates the extraterrestrials with a corkscrew-like spin, using his heat vision at its maximum capacity.

Despite all the abilities Clark Kent possesses, James Gunn emphasizes that Superman’s most significant power lies in his “immense heart, which keeps hope burning.” Over the course of his 87-year history, Superman has been given numerous titles, but “Beacon of Hope” is one that truly resonates.

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2025-06-27 19:05