“Superman” fans will soon be able to hang out with the Kryptonian's favorite robot and his superpowered dog in a new immersive experience in Burbank.
Superman Experience: Defenders Unite will premiere on April 18, known as Superman Day, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and DC Studios announced Thursday. Described as a “walk-through experience and live gaming attraction,” Defenders Unite will be located on Stage 5 of the Warner Bros. studio.
With an original story set in the world of James Gunn's 2025 film, Defenders Unite will see guests head to the Fortress of Solitude, where Superman recruits them for a mission and grants them Kryptonian powers. With the help of motion capture technology, 3D glasses and high-definition audio, the new recruits will “fly” alongside Superman to various locations, including the Kent family farm for a training session, before facing off against supervillain Darkseid in an “epic battle,” according to the announcement.
In case the idea of saving humanity isn't important enough, guests' scores will be displayed as they progress through the story with their team.
“Join Superman to protect the world. This attraction was made with a lot of love for Superman. We hope to see you there!” Gunn said in a Thursday Threads post sharing the opening date for Defenders Unite.
In addition to the main story, the attraction will also house a Fortress of Solitude-themed central hub that will offer more activities and photo opportunities, as well as a lounge with snacks and drinks. This area will include a life-sized animatronic of Gary, the robot formerly known as 4, as well as a mini-game involving Krypto. There will also be a Daily Planet themed store for other souvenirs.
The announcement of the “Superman” experience follows a recent brouhaha involving casting reports for “Man of Tomorrow,” the upcoming sequel to Gunn's 2025 film. After Deadline published a story on Wednesday naming some actors who were being considered to play Maxima, an alien queen from the planet Almerac, Gunn took to social media to dismiss the report as “shoddy and incorrect.” Deadline and Hollywood Reporter have since reported that Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler and Grace Van Patten are among the actors testing for that role in the “Superman” sequel.
Visitors can purchase tickets to the hour-long Superman Experience: Defenders Unite as a stand-alone attraction or as an add-on to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
