This goo was worth a point in July 2025.

publication date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 (part of July 2025)

category: Movies

clue: Take over an iconic superhero role from Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill? No sweat.

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, and Stan Iwanchuk


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