Tyler Hoechlin and David Corenswet as their versions of Superman

Arrowverse star Tyler Hoechlin reacts to Clark Kent’s shocking Superman & Lois ending while looking to the DC icon’s next chapter in the DC Universe. The Arrowverse franchise came to a proper end in 2024 with Superman & Lois season 4, episode 10, which brought perhaps the most emotionally charged ending to any of the DC TV shows during Greg Berlanti’s era on The CW. However, as one live-action Man of Steel has finished his journey, another one is about to begin, this time on the big-screen.

ScreenRant recently caught up with Hoechlin at the Saturn Awards, where the Arrowverse alum opened up about the conclusion to Superman & Lois, as the show finished its run on The CW back in December 2024. When asked what his reaction was to learn about Clark’s ultimate fate in the Superman & Lois series finale, Hoechlin stressed that it was quite the surprise, while also chatting about David Corenswet taking on the role of the DC icon this summer with the new Superman movie, as he shared the following:

Tyler Hoechlin: I don’t know if I can say this. Ballsy! It was ballsy. I think we did a brilliant job with it. It was funny, when I first heard it, I was all in on it. Then, as we started shooting it, I started going back and forth on it. It was getting very real. But at the end, I think they did such a beautiful job with it. The writers did an incredible job; Greg Smith did an incredible job directing it. I thought it was nice, especially after the possibility that the cliffhanger in season 3 was going to be our ending. I’m very happy that we got to put a nice bow on it and really tell the whole story. It was so special.

ScreenRant: I’ve got to talk about James Gun’s Superman. Are you excited for it? What are you hoping to see?

Tyler Hoechlin: I’m excited because, in a weird way, I’ve always [been] looking forward to the experience I was going to have with this character. It originally was going to be two episodes that somehow turned into four, and then seven, and then eight years. I’ve always been excited about whenever that day comes to pass the baton, and so I’m so looking forward to see what they’re going to do with it. I think they’re great. I’m [a] huge, huge Guardians [of the Galaxy] fan, so I can’t wait to see what James has done with it. David [Corenswet] sent me a really nice note before they started shooting. He’s a very, very classy guy, so I wish him and Rachel and Nick and everybody there the best. And for the fans too! I just hope it’s the best movie of the year.”

What Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman Comments Mean

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Hoechlin’s reaction to the Superman & Lois ending makes a lot of sense, as the DC TV drama did something that no other Superman adaptation has done before, which was bring a full conclusion to the hero. While most Superman movies and TV shows given Clark some ending in one way or another, Superman & Lois took it a step further by actually bringing his life full circle, resulting in the Man of Steel’s passing away after a long life. The same goes for Lois Lane, as Elizabeth Tulloch’s version died after her cancer came back in the finale’s flash-forward.

In regards to Hoechlin’s view on Superman in James Gunn’s DC Universe, while it’s sad that Superman & Lois had to come to an end after only four seasons, this is an IP that will always continue to get reinvented one after another. Hearing Hoechlin’s excitement for Corenswet’s take on Superman and where they are going with him in Gunn’s DCU franchise shows that he is thrilled for another actor to get to explore the beloved DC icon. In the end, while some believe Superman & Lois ended too soon, Hoechlin still got to play Superman for nearly a decade.

Our Take On Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman Comments

Tyler Hoechlin in his suit in Superman & Lois season 3

Based on Hoechlin’s comments about seeing Superman & Lois end – and about Corenswet’s Superman era being about to begin – it is clear that playing the Man of Tomorrow was a huge honor to him as well as a massive chapter of his career. Hoechlin is also one of the most well-beloved stars to have ever played Superman, and his time with the DC icon will never be forgotten. While the world waits for the new Superman movie, everyone can relive every season of Superman & Lois through Blu-ray/DVD and streaming.