Overview

• Gunn posted the completed second draft’s cover on September 22, featuring an anatomical head image that prominently highlights the brain.
• The writer‑director reiterated that Superman and Lex Luthor will work together against a much larger threat in the sequel.
• Outlets and fans widely read the brain motif as a tease for Brainiac, though neither Gunn nor DC Studios has confirmed the character.
• David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are set to return as Superman and Lex Luthor, with the film dated for July 9, 2027.
• Pre‑production is underway with reporting pointing to a spring 2026 shoot as the project continues to anchor Gunn’s evolving DCU plans.