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James Gunn Sets 'Man of Tomorrow' as Superman Sequel, Dated July 9, 2027

Gunn teases a Lex Luthor warsuit confrontation with new artwork.

Overview

  • Gunn announced the sequel's official title and a July 9, 2027 theatrical release in a social media post.
  • The reveal featured Jim Lee artwork showing Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor in battle armor opposite David Corenswet's Superman, signaling a Luthor-focused clash.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav previously confirmed Gunn would write and direct the follow-up.
  • The 2025 film has grossed about $611 million worldwide, giving the franchise box-office momentum.
  • Corenswet affirmed his return as Superman, and Gunn has said he completed a 60-page treatment with production targeted for early 2026.