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It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s a HUGE economic impact on Cincinnati!
Superman is back, with the new movie officially opening on Friday, July 11, but if you look at social media, plenty of people have seen it already. One thing that sets this version apart is how it pays homage to Superman’s Ohio.
Created in Cleveland in 1938 by teenagers Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the Buckeye State is once again ready for its close-up, with the latest film shot in both Cleveland and Cincinnati
In Cleveland, the Superman shoot included Public Square, Progressive Field, the Arcade, Key Tower, Detroit–Superior Bridge and the Leader Building, doubling as the “Daily Planet” entrance.
In Cincinnati, Union Terminal transformed into the Hall of Justice (of course!), with scenes also filmed inside the Lytle Tunnel.
Film Cincinnati proudly celebrated the city’s starring role in Superman, working closely with Warner Bros. and production leaders to showcase the city’s infrastructure, talent pool and cinematic backdrops. The result was major investment in local businesses and services, and a spotlight on Cincinnati as a film-friendly city with blockbuster potential.
“The filming of Superman brought real and meaningful economic impact to Cincinnati. Local crew members were hired as early as eight months before filming began, providing steady jobs well before cameras rolled," said Kristen Schlotman, president and CEO of Film Cincinnati. "Even though the actual shoot lasted only a few days, the production spent significantly in our city—on Cincinnati-based crew, hotels, restaurants, catering, equipment rentals, engineering support, and even hiring Cincinnati Police for on-set safety and traffic control.”
With Superman taking flight, Film Cincinnati is focused on what comes next.
“This is just the beginning. Film Cincinnati is committed to growing our city’s film and production ecosystem, setting the stage for Cincinnati to become a world-class destination for all things production," said Schlotman. "We remain at the forefront of this momentum—with more major projects on the horizon, expanded opportunities for local talent and businesses, and a continued focus on putting Cincinnati on the map in the global entertainment industry.”