James Gunn’s Superman has a big task ahead of it. Not only does it need to introduce David Corenswet’s take on the Man of Steel, but it also has to establish an entirely new DC Cinematic Universe, a brand-new franchise that will only get bigger from here. So, how do you instantly get viewers acquainted with this new world? You could show a lengthy prologue, use narration, or foreshadow the end.
But Superman chooses not to do any of these. Instead, one simple title card establishes everything you need to know about Superman’s world down to the very minute — a masterful move that kicks off this new universe with a bang.
