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Superman Sculpture Takes Flight Atop London's Shard in Stunning UK First
LONDON, UK, JUL 1 – The 11-foot, 120kg Superman sculpture was visible up to 40 miles away atop Western Europe's tallest building for one day to promote the July 11 DC Studios film release.
- On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, an 11-foot Superman sculpture was installed atop London's Shard, becoming the UK's highest public statue at 300 meters.
- The sculpture was created to promote the new Superman movie releasing across UK cinemas on Friday, July 11, 2025, and was based on actor David Corenswet who was 3D scanned for accuracy.
- The statue, made from fibreglass combined with ECO resin and weighing more than 120kg, took four months to complete and is anchored to the Shard using steel cables supported by a complex welded steel framework.
- James Gunn, Co-Chairman of DC Studios and the film’s director, called the sculpture 'mind-blowing' and described promoting the film as 'the adventure of a lifetime,' while marketing head Daniel Fulbrook highlighted Superman as a symbol watching over London.
- Londoners were encouraged to 'Look Up' and can view the hovering hero from locations like Borough Market and Southwark Bridge, with the figure visible up to 40 miles away, offering a unique cinematic spectacle before the movie’s release.
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Superman seen flying over iconic London landmark
Superhero fans might have thought they were in transported to another world, as Superman was spotted flying over London - in what is the UK’s highest ever public sculpture.
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