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.
