Superman Returns... With Red Trunks and Mixed Impact

us news articles | July 13, 2025

Optimistic Encounter

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Classic Red Trunks Return

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Fresh, Non-Origin Story

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Humor Lifts the Mood

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Fight Against Lex Luthor

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Cast Chemistry

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Let’s Fly with Superman!

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