Yes, il est surprenant / c’est surprenant requires the subjunctive.
Par exemple…
Il est surprenant / C’est surprenant qu’elle ne puisse pas le faire.
It is surprising that she can’t do it.
Il est / C’est surprenant is an impersonal expression.
Related: Does être surpris need the subjunctive?
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