James Gunn announces Man of Tomorrow, Superman sequel for 2027

James Gunn has officially confirmed that the sequel to his 2025 Superman film will be titled Man of Tomorrow, with a release in theaters set for July 9, 2027. The announcement came through an official post on X (formerly Twitter), showing a poster of Superman and Lex Luthor. Luthor dons his signature war armor, while Superman holds a screwdriver, suggesting high-tech confrontations fans can anticipate.

Previously, Gunn cited that he was working on the DC Studios project featuring Superman, though he did not mention it as a direct sequel. Speculation hints that production could begin in 2026. Gunn and producer Peter Safran, appointed heads of the newly established DC Studios, have seen a slate of projects across film, television, animation, and video games.

Background: The 2025 Superman Film

The 2025 Superman film, which launched Gunn’s new DC Universe, starred David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult. It was warmly gained and grossed over $600 million worldwide. Additionally, the second season of Peacemaker, adapted to fit the latest DC Universe, premiered in August.

Upcoming DC Studios Projects

• Supergirl: Starring Milly Alcock, releasing June 26, 2026.
  
• Clayface: A mid-budget horror movie based on the Batman villain, releasing in theaters on September 11, 2026.
  
• Lanterns: An HBO series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, premiering in early 2026.
  

Additional projects announced by Gunn and Safran, including a Swamp Thing movie by James Mangold and a Wonder Woman–adjacent television series, are reportedly in the development phase.

Focus on the Superman-Lex Luthor Rivalry

Gunn released a comic panel with Superman alongside Lex Luthor in his signature Warsuit, reinforcing that Luthor’s ongoing battle with the Man of Steel will be the central focus to the sequel. In the comics, Luthor’s advanced armor is designed to match Superman’s powers, setting the stage for a potential for an epic showdown in Man of Tomorrow.

FAQs:

Q1. When is Man of Tomorrow releasing?
Man of Tomorrow is set to hit theaters on July 9, 2027. This makes the next major chapter in the DC Studios Superman saga.

Q2. Who stars as Superman?
David Corenswet portrays his role as Superman in the sequel. He first appeared in the 2025 Superman film that launched the new DC Universe.