Wondering how the Justice Gang discovered Superman’s true identity in James Gunn’s new DCU film? As Clark Kent juggles global heroism with his secret life, a pivotal scene reveals who else knows his truth and how Superman’s trust and a unique disguise play into it.
Here’s how the Justice Gang found out Superman is really Clark Kent.
How does Justice Gang know Superman is Clark Kent?
In James Gunn’s Superman (2025), the Justice Gang, comprised of Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific, knows Superman’s secret identity as Clark Kent. During a scene where Lois Lane pleads for their help, Guy Gardner explicitly references “hypno-glasses” and confirms that Kal-El told them he is really Clark Kent.
The revelation occurs when Gardner bluntly asks Lois if she knows about the hypno-glasses, revealing that Superman has already shared his identity with them because they are “of the cloth,” which suggests a shared sense of duty or trustworthiness. This moment confirms that Superman voluntarily disclosed his identity to select allies within the Justice Gang.
According to the film, Superman uses “hypno-glasses” to mask his appearance when in his Clark Kent persona. The film explains that the glasses, taken from obscure DC comic lore, subtly alter how others perceive Superman’s face. This device provides an in-universe reason why people fail to recognize him as Clark Kent, despite his minimal disguise.
Lois Lane knows Superman’s identity before this interaction and chooses to keep it private, even as a reporter. By doing so, she reinforces Superman’s trust in those closest to him. The scene also suggests that a determined journalist could easily expose Superman’s identity by questioning someone like Guy Gardner.
Superman’s openness puts his secret at greater risk than in previous films. Over the past three years, he has operated globally and formed close relationships with other metahumans. His trusting nature has led him to share his secret with key allies early in the DCU timeline, marking a shift in how this continuity handles secret identities.
Superman (2025) stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and Edi Gathegi. The film premiered on July 11, 2025.
