We broke down all the Superman performances, including David Corenswet's, to decide which actor played the iconic superhero the best.

'Superman' Star Says His Predecessors Refused to Offer Any 'Tips' on Playing the Man of Steel originally appeared on Parade. David Corenswet may be stepping into the red cape as the latest actor to play Superman — but this time he’s flying alone.

The film, directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, kicks off the new DC Universe with the superhero. Superman sees David Corenswet ( Twisters, Pearl) as the title character and as Clark Kent, a reporter for the Daily Planet. The role has previously been played by Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh and Tyler Hoechlin, among others.

Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan costar as Lex Luthor and Lois Lane in director James Gunn's funny, frantic reboot

The James Gunn-directed “Superman,” which kicks off the new DC Universe, is a humorous, action-packed dose of much-needed goodness, writes our reviewer.

"Superman," starring David Corenswet and in theaters Friday, takes the most comic-centric approach to a superhero movie in a post-Marvel world.

James Gunn’s “Superman” — starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel — surprised even the most worn-out critics with its “charm.”