Cleveland featured in James Gunn's new 'Superman' film. See where the movie was shot 🎥

This weekend, a hero takes to the skies.

Superman hits theaters July 11, a long-awaited adaptation of the well-known hero directed by James Gunn. The film was shot partially in Ohio, with around 37 production days in the Buckeye State.

"With the July 11 release of the highly anticipated Superman film, all eyes are on Ohio — where the story began and where the cameras rolled," a news release states.

Locations in the Cleveland area were reimagined in the film as parts of the fictional city of Metropolis. Here's a look at some of the locations in the area that made the cut:

Cleveland is the 'True Birthplace of Superman'

Cleveland is considered to be the place of origin for Superman. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster are tied to his creation, and the idea first came to be when they were attending Glenville High School in 1933, according to Case Western Reserve University.

Siegel is credited with the character's creation, and Shuster drew the first drawings of the character.

Cleveland Guardians' Progressive Field featured in new Superman movie

Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan catches a ball hit by Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith during the third inning at Progressive Field on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Cleveland.

Home to the Cleveland Guardians, Progressive Field is featured in the new film, serving as a battleground for a decisive fight scene in the trailer.

"Progressive Field is a world-class facility that was created expressly for baseball, specifically for Cleveland," according to Major League Baseball's website. "This urban ballpark and Cleveland landmark offers a fan-friendly facility within an intimate environment."

The field opened in 1994 as part of the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex. It was a landmark in the resurgence of the city of Cleveland, according to its website.

"Historians are certain to identify the year 1994 as a significant time in the renaissance of the city of Cleveland," according to the MLB. "And it is the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex, consisting of Progressive Field, the home of the Guardians, and Quicken Loans Arena, the home of the Cavs, that will be remembered as the crowning jewel in the city's ever-changing urban landscape."

The Arcade brings its rich history to the big screen in Superman

"'Cleveland’s Crystal Palace,' as it was known then, is the city’s first building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places," according to its website. "The Arcade plays a vital part in the architectural history of Cleveland."

"The project was financed by Cleveland’s most esteemed businessmen of the late 19^th century, including John D. Rockefeller, Steven V. Harkness, Louis Severance, Charles Brush and Marcus Hanna," according to its website.

Key Tower, the tallest building in Ohio, cameos as Stagg Enterprises

Key Tower is the tallest building in the state of Ohio, located on the northeast side of Public Square. The tower was used as the site of Stagg Enterprises in the film.

"The tower is 888 feet tall (948 feet, including the spire) and has 57 occupiable stories," according to Case Western Reserve University. "It is granite-faced and features a metal pyramid and spire. (Cesar Pelli & Assn.) designed it as an archetypical skyscraper with roots in an Egyptian obelisk. Key Tower replaced Terminal Tower as Cleveland's tallest building."

Detroit-Superior Bridge

Also known as the Veterans Memorial Bridge, the Detroit-Superior Bridge opened in 1917 and served as the first high-level bridge in Cleveland that crossed the Cuyahoga River.

"Connecting Detroit and Superior avenues, it was engineered to relieve the traffic congestion that had clogged the old Superior Viaduct, just north of the new span," according to Case Western Reserve University. "Built at a cost of $5.284 million, the bridge took five years to complete‌.‌‌‌‌‌"

Leader Building cosplays as entrance to the Daily Planet for Clark Kent

The Leader Building, opened in 1913, served as the entrance to the Daily Planet, the newspaper company that Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, works at.

"As the years passed, the Leader Building became known not for the newspapers once printed there, but instead for the many law firms that continued to locate there," according to clevelandhistorical.org. "In the early years of the 21st century, however, a glut of available office space in the downtown area developed and tenants began to leave older buildings like the Leader Building."

Where did the Superman movie film in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati was also used for several filming locations in the movie. Scenes were filmed inside Lytle Tunnel, and Union Terminal was used as the Hall of Justice.

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