SUPERMAN Soars Onto HBO Max Exclusively On September 19

DC Studios' blockbuster film SUPERMAN will make its global streaming debut on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 exclusively on HBO Max. SUPERMAN will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET. A version of SUPERMAN with American Sign Language (ASL) will also stream exclusively on HBO Max, interpreted by Deaf ASL Interpreter Giovanni Maucere and directed by Leila Hanaumi ("Barbie with ASL," "The Last of Us with ASL").

HBO Max will feature an in-app SUPERMAN takeover offering viewers a transformed homepage and unique user experience. During this time subscribers will be able to see and interact with the below features.

Daily Planet Homepage takeover with refreshed art, style, and specially designed content rails

Fan focused The Fortress of Solitude page with themed curations

Hidden portals throughout the homepage that transport users to Lex Luthor's Pocket Prison

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

SUPERMAN stars David Corenswet ("Twisters," "Hollywood") in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the "X-Men" movies, "Juror #2") as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi ("For All Mankind"), Anthony Carrigan ("Barry," "Gotham"), Nathan Fillion (the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, "The Suicide Squad"), Isabela Merced ("Alien Romulus"), Skyler Gisondo ("Licorice Pizza," "Booksmart"), Sara Sampaio ("At Midnight"), María Gabriela de Faría ("The Moodys"), Wendell Pierce ("Selma," "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"), Alan Tudyk ("Andor"), Pruitt Taylor Vince ("Bird Box") and Neva Howell ("Greedy People").

The film is written and directed by James Gunn. Produced by DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn. Executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther. Based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

HBO Max offers a best-in-class movie selection from Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, Turner Classic Movies, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more. From recent blockbusters like "A Minecraft Movie" and "Sinners" to critically acclaimed features and fan-favorite franchises like "It," "The Conjuring," and "Final Destination" - whether it's new movies or favorites from the robust catalog, kick off the weekend with a front-row seat to movies that hit different.