Isabela Merced Wears One of the Most Daring Dresses of the Year for ‘Superman’ Premiere

The actress was absolutely gorgeous on the red carpet for the upcoming superhero spectacle.

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s...Isabela Merced looking unbelievably beautiful for the premiere of Superman!

The actress and singer has had an undeniably incredible last couple of years as she continues her rise in Hollywood, starring in several big-budget 2024 films, including Alien: Romulus and Madame Web. Then in 2025, she took on roles in HBO hits like The Last of Us and Peacemaker. But her already impressive résumé is about to get a little more “super” thanks to her upcoming role in the highly anticipated Superman, which had its premiere this week.

Merced took to the red carpet in style, donning what was easily one of the most daring dresses of the entire year thus far—and honestly, it might just be our kryptonite.

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The YANINA Couture gown featured a flesh-colored panel on the top with black feathered detailing expertly placed to cover the torso from the neckline to the waist, resulting in a sensual final look. Tapering down into a flattering V-shape, the opaque skirt hugged the actress’s hips before flaring out into a perfect mermaid shape. Crafted in a glittering fabric, the overall aesthetic was that of a sparkling siren washed ashore—and the back was just as stunning, mimicking the deep V-cut of the front for a jaw-dropping illusion silhouette.

For accessories, the actress opted for thick, shiny gold bangles on each wrist, serving up some serious Wonder Woman vibes, which was appropriate given that it’s a DC Comics tie-in. She also added matching rings on each hand for a couple of luxurious finishing touches.

For her hair and makeup, Merced leaned heavily into old Hollywood glamour. Her short, dark tresses were shaped into an elegant bob with a sweeping side bang and adorable curls framing her face for a structure reminiscent of Betty Boop. Her glam was also next-level, with the true show-stopper being the graphic precision eyeliner done to match the unique pattern of her gown (of which you can see clearer in slide number seven from her Instagram carousel).

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But we weren’t the only ones marveling at Merced’s breathtaking red carpet look, with many fans (and even a few familiar faces to SI Swimsuit) stopping by her comment section to let her know exactly how much she slayed this daring ensemble:

“My mouth hit the floor! 🔥🔥🔥,” SI Swimsuit model Jasmine Sanders wrote.

“🔥🔥🔥🔥,” 2025 SI Swimsuit rookie Denise Bidot added.

“LAST SLIDE !!! THE MUSCLE 💪💪💪💪 LOVE IT ISABELA,” another commenter exclaimed.

Be sure to catch Merced when she lights up the screen as Hawkgirl in Superman, which hits theaters this Friday!

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