‘Superman’ Sequel Plot Confirmed: James Gunn Reveals the First Details for ‘Man of Tomorrow’
James Gunn reveals the sequel features Superman and Lex Luthor forming an uneasy alliance against a much larger threat, continuing the evolving DC Universe saga.
- Director James Gunn announced the Superman sequel titled Man of Tomorrow will release in theaters on July 9, 2027.
- The announcement followed Discovery CEO David Zaslav's August confirmation that Gunn would write and direct the follow-up.
- The story centers on Superman and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor forming a reluctant alliance against a much bigger threat.
- Gunn captioned the release date post, writing “Just Man of Tomorrow” and shared Jim Lee’s artwork featuring Superman and armored Lex Luthor.
- This sequel continues Gunn’s DC Universe following Superman’s $614 million global box office and sets up a major summer comic movie event.
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‘Man Of Tomorrow’: James Gunn Says Superman & Lex Luthor Will Partner Up Against “Much Bigger Threat”; Production Eyed For April 2026
James Gunn told Howard Stern some plot details about Superman sequel 'Man of Tomorrow'. An April 2026 production is being eyed.
James Gunn Teases Plot and Villain for 'Superman' Sequel 'Man of Tomorrow'
During a visit to “The Howard Stern Show,” James Gunn gave up some of the details about his “Superman” sequel “The Man of Tomorrow,” including the film’s plot and villain. “It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat,” Gunn, who is also the co-head of DC Studios, explained. In addition, Gunn reiterated that the film will hit theaters on July 9, 2027. He subsequently t…

James Gunn says Superman and Lex Luthor will team up in 'Man of Tomorrow'
David Corenswet as Superman in ‘Superman.’ (Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros.) James Gunn has shared new details about his upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. During a recent conversation with Howard Stern, the co-head of DC Studios said the new film will feature the superhero teaming up with his enemy, Lex Luthor. “It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat,” Gunn s…
‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Is the Story of Superman and Lex Luthor Teaming Up Against a ‘Much Bigger Threat’; Filming Eyes April 2026 Start
James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow' will feature Superman teaming up with Lex Luthor to defeat a bigger thread. The sequel shoots in April 2026.
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‘Superman’ Sequel Plot Confirmed: James Gunn Reveals the First Details for ‘Man of Tomorrow’ There's a Superman sequel in the works, and James Gunn just confirmed the first plot details about what to expect for the iconic superhero. Keep reading to find…
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