When a viral superstar meets an iconic movie moment, you get an accidental spectacle that leaves fans laughing—and a little emotional.
During his recent tour of China, popular YouTuber and livestreamer Ishowspeed (real name Darren Watkins Jr.) inadvertently recreated a scene straight out of the new Superman trailer.
In a moment that seems to blur the lines between blockbuster cinema and social media virality, Ishowspeed was filmed cradling a broken robot with a look of genuine concern—echoing the emotional vulnerability shown by Superman in director James Gunn’s upcoming reboot.
In the much-discussed Superman teaser for the DC reboot—set for a July 2025 release—David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman is softened by a quiet moment inside the Fortress of Solitude.
There, amid dazzling crystalline visuals and somber tones, the hero is shown holding a damaged blue robot in his hands. His face, etched with concern and sorrow, has sparked widespread speculation that the automaton is none other than Kelex, Superman’s longstanding robotic caretaker and a vital link to his Kryptonian heritage.
Fast forward to Ishowspeed’s latest escapade in China.
Known for his high-energy pranks and viral dance routines with cutting-edge technology, he’s no stranger to interacting with futuristic gadgets.
However, this time, rather than launching into a comedic routine, the influencer stumbled into a far more reflective moment.
As cameras captured him gently holding a collapsed robot in Chongqing, his expression conveyed a mix of empathy and disbelief—an unmistakable nod to the tender scene from the Superman trailer.
Fans noted how the scene mirrored that of the Man of Steel softly cradling his broken mechanical ally. Both moments—one from a carefully crafted film teaser and the other an unscripted social media snippet—strike at a core idea: that even the mightiest heroes have moments of vulnerability and deep, personal connection with what they protect.
