James Gunn names three overdubbed songs he won’t use for Superman

Filmmaker and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has yet to release the first trailer for his upcoming film Superman film, and it remains unclear what kind of music he will use for the film along with the promotional materials. Although no songs have been confirmed at this point, Gunn can name three songs habit include in the film.

On the social media platform Threads, Gunn responded to three different fans when they asked if certain songs would be included in the film, assuring each one that they would not. When a fan said that a montage to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” would be “everything,” Gunn responded, “This has been done too often in my opinion.” When another fan politely asked him not to use “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler, Gunn remarked, “Don’t worry.” Someone else then urged Gunn to stay away from David Bowie’s Starman as well, prompting the director to write back: “Don’t worry either.”

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It’s not hard to see Gunn’s point of view.Don’t stop me now“Although the song is revered, it wouldn’t be particularly original to include it in the film. The song was recently featured in Venom: The Last Danceanother film based on comic book characters. The song was also used for Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, the third part of which hits theaters this month. Horror fans in particular may still have strong associations with the song Shaun of the Deaddue to the way it was used in this zombie parody film.

Don’t look for “Holding Out for a Hero” in Superman

“Waiting for a hero“was originally included on the Kevin Bacon film soundtrack Unbound in 1984. In the four decades since, it has been featured in seemingly countless films, television shows, and commercials. It was even used for a trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy video game and in an episode of Lokiduring the DCEU film Shazam! Rage of the gods had it there too. Notably, it was also used last year The Super Mario Bros. movie as well as for a consequence of the Sonic the Hedgehog Spinoff series ankle.

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Meanwhile the song from 1972 “Starman” has long been considered one of David Bowie’s best singles. Of course, it has been widely used in various fields, such as Disney film light year and the big-budget Netflix film Glass Onion: A knife-out crime thriller. It was even used by US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in his 2016 election campaign. There has long been a popular meme online that plays the “Starman” song over footage of real people’s exploits captured on camera, usually accompanied by a picture of Superman. Use it on an official Superman The film is perhaps a bit too intrusive at this point.

Superman will be in theaters on July 11, 2025.

Source: James Gunn on Threads

Follows the titular superhero as he balances his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth and justice in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

Release date

July 11, 2025

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David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, María Gabriela De Faría, Edi Gathegi, Nicholas Hoult, Frank Grillo, Nathan Fillion, Milly Alcock, Sara Sampaio, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Skyler Gisondo, Anthony Carrigan, Wendell Pierce, Beck Bennett, Sean Gunn

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Warner Bros. Pictures

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