"Superman" (Warner Bros.)

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SOURCE: The Wrap | Andi Ortiz
July 12th, 2025

Across decades of “Superman” comics, Metropolis has been located in various places. In James Gunn’s new film, it’s once again in Delaware — but no, that’s not actually Delaware you’re seeing onscreen. In fact, the movie shot nowhere near it.

Like any film, there are multiple filming locations. Much of “Superman” was actually shot in various cities in Georgia, but that was mostly for interiors. The city of Metropolis you’re seeing is in the Midwest — Cleveland, Ohio, to be specific. Meanwhile, the Hall of Justice, where the Justice Gang hangs out, is over in Cincinnati.

You might wonder why Ohio was chosen for this version of “Superman.” Well, it’s partly because that’s where the character’s creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, came up with the idea for Superman. But for director James Gunn, that was just an added bonus.

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