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Cleveland Shines as Superman's Metropolis in New Film

7/16/2025

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Cleveland is set to shine as Metropolis in the highly anticipated new Superman film, a $225 million production that highlights iconic landmarks like the Leader Building and The Arcade. Filmed in 2024, this cinematic tribute not only showcases the city but also honors its rich history as the birthplace of Superman, created by local teens Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in the 1930s.

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Cleveland is set to shine as Metropolis in the highly anticipated new Superman film, a $225 million production that highlights iconic landmarks like the Leader Building and The Arcade. Filmed in 2024, this cinematic tribute not only showcases the city but also honors its rich history as the birthplace of Superman, created by local teens Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in the 1930s.