7-05-2025 10:38pm

Superman's Tie to Ohio

Beth Callahan Editor

Story courtesy of Game Day Communications

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- As excitement builds for the Superman release on July 11, it’s the perfect time to talk about Ohio’s impressive film legacy, and the statewide initiative celebrating America’s 250th in 2026: “Ohio Goes to the Movies.”

Did you know?

Superman was created in Cleveland in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two high school friends who launched the world’s most iconic superhero right from Ohio. The character’s origin is just one of the many ways Ohio’s storytelling power has shaped American cinema.

The new Superman film (officially titled Superman, originally Superman: Legacy) was filmed extensively in both Cleveland and Cincinnati:

In Cleveland, production captured dozens of iconic locations, including Public Square, Progressive Field, Key Tower, the Arcade, Detroit–Superior Bridge, PNC Plaza, the Leader Building (as the Daily Planet entrance), and more, across a six-week shoot beginning in June 2024
In Cincinnati, filmmakers used the Union Terminal (doubling as the Hall of Justice) and the Lytle Tunnel for several scenes

Filming in these Ohio cities spanned April through August 2024, and benefitted from Ohio’s film tax incentives.

Ohio Goes to the Movies will roll out screenings, community events, and cinematic celebrations across the state next year, tied to America’s 250th anniversary. From drive-ins to historic theaters, the initiative showcases the stories and talent that make Ohio a quiet giant in film history.