Set photos from Superman have revealed more about David Corenswet’s costume, causing many to debate whether it outshines that of the most recent iteration of the Man of Steel: Henry Cavill. David Corenswet’s addition as the lead of Superman‘s cast of characters caused controversy initially, primarily due to the love of Henry Cavill in the role between 2013 and 2023. That said, many who belong to the side of the DC fandom that is not obsessed with the Snyderverse have come to accept Corenswet as the new face of Krypton, which will officially begin with Superman‘s 2025 DCU story.

Even with many coming to terms with the fact that Cavill’s reign as Superman needed to end, it is only human nature to draw comparisons between two versions of the same character. This has happened throughout superhero movie cinema, meaning the comparisons between Cavill and Corenswet as the two most recent live-action Superman actors were to be expected. One specific, recent source of discourse has come in the form of the actors’ costumes as set photos offered more concrete looks at Corenswet’s suit, leading many to wonder if it is better than Cavill’s from the now-ended DCEU movie timeline.

David Corenswet’s Superman Suit Has A Better Cape & Collar

Set Photos Have Offered A Better Look At Corenswet’s Most Distinct Suit Aspects

When James Gunn took to social media to unveil the first look at Corewnswet’s suit for Superman, a common point of debate was its high collar. Taking inspiration from the New 52 Superman of DC Comics, Gunn opted to have a collar rise Corenswet’s neck, also employing a cape that folds over the top of his shoulders and blends into the blue of the suit at the collar bones. Initially, some fans did not care for the look of the collar, but it gives the suit a greater sense of style and differentiation from prior iterations than Cavill’s did.

Cavill’s cape and regular fitting collar looked fine but did not make much difference from past versions of Superman like Brandon Routh or Christopher Reeve. With Corenswet’s, the fixing of the cape and the high collar bring the New 52 Superman design to life in live-action for the first time. Furthermore, the aforementioned set photos of the DCU’s Superman provided a look at the back of Corenswet’s cape, which sports the yellow Superman symbol. This gives Corenswet’s Superman an inherently more comic-book vibe than Cavill’s, proving to be another advantage of the former’s outfit.

The Texture & Fitting Of Henry Cavill’s Superman Suit Is Better Than Corenswet’s

Cavill’s Superman Suit Was Much Tighter & More Fantastically Superhero-Like

In terms of the overall fit and texture of both Superman suits, Henry Cavill’s surpasses David Corenswet’s. If there are any common complaints of the latter, it is that the suit looks too baggy, almost as if it does not fit Corenswet’s Clark Kent properly. While this argument is valid, it may be accentuated by how skin-tight Henry Cavill’s Superman suit was in the DCEU. Cavill’s Superman suit was never once criticized for being too baggy, as the alien-like Kryptonian outfit fit perfectly to the under-suit muscle padding worn by Cavill throughout his tenure.

Stemming from this, Cavill’s suit succeeds in looking more alien than Corenswet’s. The DCU Superman suit looks as though it could be made by anyone, arguably working for Clark Kent’s farmboy upbringing. On the other hand, Cavill’s suit has a ribbed texture and tight-fitting to look inherently more alien, and thus more professional as a superhero suit. Despite the somewhat wholesome feeling provided by Corenswet’s more homemade suit in upcoming DC movies, it cannot match the otherworldly elements of Cavill’s.

Henry Cavill’s Superman Logo Is Better Than David Corenswet’s

Corenswet’s Kingdom Come Design May Be Better But Isn’t Implemented As Well

Corenswet’s Superman suit is breaking new ground in live-action Superman movies by including the Kingdom Come logo. Kingdom Come Superman was an alternate version of the character from DC Comics who had a distinctly different Superman logo to the classic S-shaped symbol at the center of the costume. While the Kingdom Come logo is better in its overall design than Cavill’s symbol of Kryptonian hope, the latter is implemented better on the DCEU Superman suit for one key reason.

The standout element of Cavill’s logo is how large it is on the front of his chest. The Superman symbol covers the majority of the top half of the suit, stretching to just before Cavill’s armpits. Coresnwet’s logo is much smaller than Cavill’s, drawing less attention to the admittedly superior Kingdom Come “S” design and giving another point to Cavill in the battle for the best Supes suit.

David Corenswet’s Superman Trunks & Belt Far Outmatch Cavill’s

The Return To Comic Book Accuracy With The DCU Superman Suit Is A Major Bonus

One of the biggest changes Cavill’s Superman suit made to classic DC Comics iterations of the hero was the removal of the red trunks and yellow belt to go over the blue undersuit. Both Reeve and Routh wore these trunks as Superman, as did other live-action iterations before Cavill. Since then, Tyler Hoechlin’s Arrowverse Superman has foregone the trunks, meaning Cavill’s lack of Superman trunks ushered in a pretty substantial change from DC Comics.

With Superman, Corenswet’s titular Son of Krypton will don the trunks once more. Although many assumed the trunks could look silly and simply goofy by modern live-action standards, Corenswet’s Superman suit proves these doubts wrong. The trunks are slightly longer than they were on Reeve or Routh, more akin to boxers than briefs. This helps the blue of the suit stand out and perfectly captures Superman’s color design, offering an advantage to Corenswet’s Superman suit over Cavill’s less-comic accurate version.

Corenswet’s Superman Has A Better Color Scheme Than Cavill’s Superman

Brighter, More Vibrant Colors Make Corenswet’s Superman Stand Out As A Beacon Of Hope

Finally, the last major difference between the two Superman suits in which Corenswet’s version comes out on top is the color scheme. The only DCEU appearances in which Cavill’s Superman suit had the desired color scheme were 2017’s Justice League and 2022’s Black Adam. Aside from those movies, Cavill’s Superman suit was simply too dark. The muted blue was almost black, with the red and yellow on the symbol not standing out as they too were dulled on the color palette.

With the DCU’s Superman, James Gunn and David Corenswet are directly addressing this lack of vibrant colors. The initial suit reveal was admittedly worrying, with many dreading the idea of another Superman with a dark palette. However, the set photos from Superman have nullified these worries with Corenswet’s suit being shown in all its bright glory. The blues, reds, and yellows are all incredibly vivid and evoke classic Superman comics, massively improving upon the drab color scheme of Henry Cavill’s Superman.