Overview

• On The Howard Stern Show, Gunn said the story pairs Superman with Lex Luthor against a “much, much bigger threat,” while keeping details of the antagonist undisclosed.
• Warner Bros. dated the film for July 9, 2027, with production expected to begin around April 2026.
• Gunn will write and direct and says the script is well along after an extensive treatment, describing the project as “as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie.”
• Promotional art shared by Gunn features Jim Lee imagery of Lex in his classic Warsuit alongside the hero, hinting at a power-leveling partnership.
• David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are expected to reprise their roles, per trade reporting, as the film continues the DCU momentum following Superman’s roughly $614 million global run.