Superman’s James Gunn explains why ‘Legacy’ was dropped from the title: “When you see the movie, you’ll understand”

When James Gunn‘s Superman movie was first announced, it was officially titled Superman: Legacy – but the subtitle was later dropped with no explanation. Now, the director has revealed why the one-word name suits the film better, telling fans that everything will become clearer once they see it.

During a set visit earlier this year, the new DC Studios boss recalled how he and his fellow creatives would do ‘pre-mortems’ throughout production, where they’d openly anticipate ways in which the movie could fail. Together, they discuss the script, casting, communication between teams, and more, for the purpose of highlighting what could be improved before it’s too late.