Listen to the Upcoming Superman Film’s Nostalgic Main Theme While Awaiting the Trailer

We’re just days away from catching the first glimpse of James Gunn’s interpretation of Superman, with the initial trailer dropping later this week. However, an exciting sneak peek has already landed – the film’s main theme music.

James Gunn, currently juggling the hefty responsibilities as co-CEO of DC Studios, is steering the ship of a new cinematic universe for DC. It’s a role filled with pressure; the success or failure of this new DC Universe could mean the difference between a bold new era or a complete rethink of connected films. As Gunn mentioned on Twitter, we’ll get a taste of what the new film world looks like this Thursday with the teaser for his Superman movie. This will mark the new era for DC’s live-action offerings, even though the animated series Creature Commandos has already set the stage as the first installment in this universe.

To keep fans entertained until the trailer’s release, Gunn has shared a taste of the film’s main theme. It’s accompanied by a short clip—a sort of moving image—featuring actor David Corenswet as Superman ascending into the sky. The music is beautifully done; it delivers a soothing, nostalgic feel. If you listen closely, you’ll catch subtle nods to the iconic score created by John Williams for the classic 1978 Superman film directed by Richard Donner.

The composer behind this new theme is John Murphy, known for his work on notable films such as 28 Days Later, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. This Superman movie marks the third collaboration between Murphy and Gunn, as Murphy also composed the music for Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

While we eagerly anticipate the trailer this week, keep in mind that the full Superman film won’t grace the silver screen until July 11 of next year. But hang tight—it’ll be worth the wait!