James Gunn Confirms Man of Tomorrow Is Coming — But It’s Not a Direct Superman 2
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has confirmed that Superman will return to theaters in July 2027 with a film titled Man of Tomorrow. Moreover, Gunn has said this new movie is part of the ongoing “Superman saga” but has also indicated it’s not being called a direct “Superman 2.”
- Release and title: Man of Tomorrow arrives July 2027.
- Continuity note: Gunn says it’s the next installment of the “Superman saga,” not explicitly “Superman 2.”
- Cast: David Corenswet will appear as Superman and Nicholas Hoult will return as Lex Luthor.
- Related projects: Gunn describes Peacemaker season 2 as a direct sequel and a prequel to Man of Tomorrow.
What Gunn announced
Gunn publicly announced the film title and release timing after other DCU plans were already in motion. He wrote that Man of Tomorrow is not being called Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and that it follows next year’s Supergirl as the next installment in the “Superman saga.” For those posts, see Gunn’s Threads comments: this post and this post.
Direct sequel or not?
Gunn has questioned how to define a “direct sequel.” In July he replied to a fan:
“I’m not sure how you define ‘direct sequel,’”
and he added,
“I pretty much think of Peacemaker season 2 as a direct sequel [to Superman.]”
That exchange appears on Gunn’s Threads replies: see the reply.
Peacemaker season 2: tie-ins and timing
Gunn has said Peacemaker season 2 will act as a prequel to Man of Tomorrow, and he hinted at a major event in episode 8 of that season. Additionally, Gunn posted an Instagram image related to the show that included John Cena; that post is available here: Gunn’s Instagram post.
Confirmed cast and artwork
Both David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are confirmed to appear in Man of Tomorrow as Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively. Gunn also shared artwork that suggests Lex Luthor’s Warsuit will appear in the film. The announcement included several Instagram posts with artwork: one piece of art, a second image, and a third image.
Script status and next steps
Gunn has implied he has not yet written a script titled Superman 2, and he has been cautious about labeling Man of Tomorrow as a traditional sequel. For the post that suggests a separate script has not been written yet, see this Threads post.
Where things stand
In short: Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for July 2027 and will include Superman (David Corenswet) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). However, James Gunn has described the film as part of the “Superman saga” rather than a plainly titled Superman 2, and he has linked Peacemaker season 2 to the film’s timeline.
More concrete details about plot, additional cast, and whether the movie will be billed as a numbered sequel will follow as Gunn and DC Studios release them.
