Superman should not have one classic suit element in Superman: Legacy, yet that discussion reveals a bigger problem with the Man of Steel’s cinematic history. After almost an entire decade without Superman solo movies in which Superman’s theatrical appearances were limited to two team-up films and a post-credits scene, Clark Kent is heading back to the big screen with Superman: Legacy. The upcoming Superman movie will be a reboot, meaning that it will not star Henry Cavill and will instead feature a new Superman actor.
A Superman movie reboot means that not only will Superman get a new actor and set of supporting characters, but he will also get a new suit. One of the most recognizable superhero suits along with Spider-Man’s red and blue spandex and Batman’s multiple Bat-costumes, Superman’s costume is a tricky one to be adapted. From the colors to the texture, what Superman’s costume should look like on screen often leads to slip opinions. None of those elements are as divisive as Superman’s trunks.
