Superman, the DCU film by James Gunn, soared into HBO Max on September 17, 2025, and has surpassed all other films, earning the #1 spot (via FlixPatrol). The movie, starring David Corenswet, saw a successful box office run as well, with James Gunn tying in the events of the film directly to Peacemaker season 2.
DC fans were excited to see a Superman movie with a more comic book tone than the Snyder films. The flick was littered with references to multiple DC projects, including older comics.
Here are ten hidden easter eggs to spot on your rewatch that expand the lore of the DC universe.
1. The Hall of Justice Mural Features Multiple DC Heroes
The Hall of Justice was introduced in a scene with Corenswet seeking refuge after the events that went down in Metropolis. Here is a full list of heroes featured on the mural:
The movie features James Gunn’s brother, Sean Gunn, as Maxwell Lord, a manipulative corporate businessman who funds the Justice Gang.
2. Lois Lane Has a Newspaper Referencing Stagg International
In Lois Lane’s apartment, we see a newspaper framed behind Clark Kent that mentions Stagg International, the corporation owned by Simon Stagg. Stagg is a ruthless businessman who does not let “lesser” morals come in the way of his enterprises. Stagg International is one of the world’s leading tech companies, and its presence served as an interesting foreshadowing of Metamorpho.
Metamorpho, or Rex Mason, marries Simon’s daughter, Sapphire, and has a child with her, as later revealed in Luthor’s pocket dimension.
3. Superman’s Hypno-Glasses Are a Real Thing
Guy Gardner was distraught by Superman/Clark Kent’s glasses, referring to them as hypno-glasses. The glasses are made from the Kryptonian plexiglass of the ship that brought Kal-El to Earth. When donning the glasses, it has special abilities that prevent people from recognising Kent as Superman. According to Kent, the glasses reflect his subconscious desire to be seen as weaker and frailer than Superman.
The hypno-glasses were first featured in 1978’s Superman #330, when he learnt he had been unintentionally hypnotising people all his life.
4. The DC Universe Has Multiple Dimensional Imps
During a hilarious scene with Lois, Superman tells her that the Justice Gang is off fighting a dimensional imp. In the DC world, imps use the magical playground of the Fifth Dimension. Multiple imps have crossed paths with Superman in the comics, like Mister Mxyzptlk, who first appeared in 1944’s Superman #30.
As a prankster imp, his mischievous activities interfere with Superman’s day-to-day as he revels in making his life more cumbersome.
5. The Justice Gang Is Partially Inspired by Justice League International
The name Justice Gang was never used in the comics, but the group appears to be partially inspired by the group Justice League International, which was later breached by Maxwell Lord. Lord even suggests the addition of Booster Gold, a superhero that fans are vying for in the new DCU.
Maxwell Lord introduces a proposal to get United Nations funding, and they are given sponsorship in exchange for government regulation.
6. Christopher Reeve’s Son Plays a Reporter in Superman
Will Reeve, son of legendary Superman actor Christopher Reeve, makes a cameo in Superman as a news anchor. In an interview with Variety, Reeve talks about his cameo:
I think I am very deliberate about living my own life, making my own decisions, knowing that if I make the right decision, it will honor my parents, and I think that it was the right decision to do this in a way, to honor my parents.
Will Reeve is a news correspondent for ABC News, making him the right choice to honor his father’s legacy.
7. Interstate Signs in Metropolis Reveal Queensland Park and Gotham City
While citizens of Metropolis evacuate after Luthor’s earth-shattering event, we see signs that lead to Queensland Park, which is one of the six boroughs of Metropolis. Queensland Park was first introduced in Action Comics #699 and is also home to the famous S.T.A.R. Labs, the metahuman research facility that has featured in multiple DC projects, including CW’s The Flash.
Another exciting sign for DC fans is the inclusion of Gotham City, but we have yet to see who DCU’s Batman is. Nonetheless, this points to a possibility that Batman will be featured sooner than we think.
8. The Coffee Shop Jitters Was Seen in CW’s The Flash
When the first Kaiju stomps through Metropolis, a news report claims that Lex’s monstrosity was spotted at Jitters, the popular DC coffee shop. Jitters was first introduced in 2010’s comic The Flash #1 and was featured heavily during CW’s The Flash, featuring Grant Gustin.
9. “Don’t Call Me Chief” Is a Running Gag Since 1952
“Don’t call me Chief!” is the catchphrase used by Perry White, the Editor-in-Chief of the Metropolis newspaper, the Daily Planet. Jimmy Olsen constantly refers to him as Chief, which he immensely dislikes. The catchphrase started from the 1952 television series Adventures of Superman.
Perry White is a regular in all Superman TV shows and comics, known for his high standards for journalism and his loud mouth.
10. Each Street References a Comic Book Creator
During the epic Kaiju battle, numerous road signs and shop names appear in quick flashes that reference DC comic book creators like Mark Waid, Alex Ross, Curt Swan, Dan Jurgens, Alan Moore, and others. These comic book creators were also featured in the credits in a Special Thanks section.
James Gunn put a lot of thought into the film, and why wouldn’t he? Gunn is a self-proclaimed fanboy of DC. The Superman film brings a fresh new look to DC, revitalizing the genre after many claimed they were facing fatigue. Here are some key details about the Superman film.
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Superman is currently streaming on HBO Max in the U.S.
