Warner Bros. Launches Major "For Your Consideration" Awards Season Campaign for "Superman" (2025)

Warner Bros. Launches Major "For Your Consideration" Awards Season Campaign for "Superman" (2025)

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Neil Cole

Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios have officially launched an extensive awards-season campaign for "Superman" (2025), directed by James Gunn. Since its release on July 11, 2025, the film has become the highest-grossing superhero release of the year for its studio, combining strong box-office performance with critical acclaim. The campaign is designed to position the film for top honors in the upcoming Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and other major industry awards.

The campaign highlights "Superman" (2025) across multiple key categories, including:

Best Picture

• Peter Safran, p.g.a.
• James Gunn, p.g.a.

Best Director

• James Gunn

Best Adapted Screenplay

• James Gunn

Best Actor

• David Corenswet

Best Supporting Actress

• Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane)
• Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl)

Best Supporting Actor

• Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor)
• Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific)
• Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho)
• Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner)

Best Casting

• John Papsidera, CSA

Best Cinematography

• Henry Braham, BSC

Best Film Editing

• William Hoy, ACE
• Craig Alpert, ACE

Best Production Design

• Beth Mickle (Production Designer)
• Rosemary Brandenberg (Set Decorator)

Best Costume Design

• Judianna Makovsky

Best Make-Up and Hairstyling

• Alexei Dmitirew (Department Head, Make-Up)
• Peter Swords King (Hair Designer)
• Shane Mahan (Effects Supervisor)

Best Sound

• Lee Orloff, CAS (Production Sound Mixer)
• David Acord (Supervising Sound Editor / Sound Designer)
• Katy Wood (Supervising Sound Editor)
• Chris Boyes and Tim Leblanc (Re-Recording Mixers)

Best Visual Effects

• Stephane Ceretti
• Enrico Damm
• Stéphane Nazé
• Guy Williams

Best Original Score

• John Murphy
• David Fleming

Best Original Song

• "The Mighty Crabjoy's Theme," written by James Gunn, Eric Nally, and Devin Williams, performed by The Mighty Crabjoys.

The awards push ensures that Superman is fully eligible across all major awards platforms, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This campaign positions the film not only as a commercial and critical success but also as a serious contender for industry recognition.

Amid a highly competitive superhero genre this year, Warner Bros. and DC Studios are emphasizing the artistry, performances, and technical achievements that distinguish Superman from other releases. The campaign represents a strategic effort to showcase the film's impact both on audiences and within the industry.