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James Gunn Is Writing a New Superman Film That Isn’t ‘Superman 2’

Gunn made the announcement on Threads, marking the franchise’s first domestic $300 million hit since 2022

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James Gunn Teases SUPERMAN Sequel That's Not SUPERMAN 2; Weighs In On Toxic Fans Following SDCC Threats
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Overview

  • On July 31, Gunn revealed on Threads that he’s scripting a follow-up Superman project
  • He emphasized the film will feature Superman heavily while clarifying it isn’t a direct sequel titled Superman 2
  • The news broke just as he wrapped up Superman press duties and pivots to promote Peacemaker season 2
  • Deadline confirms Superman has crossed $300 million domestically, the first DC Studios film to do so since 2022’s The Batman The project aligns with Gunn and co-head Peter Safran’s roadmap requiring finished scripts before greenlighting new DCU entries