The filmmaker said the David Corenswet-led film also comes at a "particular time when people are feeling a loss of hope in other people’s goodness."

When “Superman” aka the Man of Steel aka Clark Kent returns this week, it’s hardly the familiar legend your parents knew.

As the highly anticipated premiere of the James Gunn-directed Superman movie is nearly here, the plethora of trailers, teasers and clips from the film has built an impressive amount of excitement. The newest addition to the Superman franchise officially hits theaters on July 11,