Overview

• The sequel is officially titled Man of Tomorrow and is scheduled to open in theaters on July 9, 2027.
• Gunn told The Howard Stern Show the story pairs Superman with Lex Luthor to some extent against a larger threat and described it as both a Lex and a Superman movie.
• He said he identifies with Lex Luthor and praised working with Nicholas Hoult, who returns as Luthor opposite David Corenswet’s Superman.
• Artwork shared by Gunn and star David Corenswet depicts Lex Luthor in a mechanical suit, signaling that classic look in live action.
• Gunn said he has completed the treatment for a wider 'Saga of Superman' and placed Man of Tomorrow within an interconnected DC slate that includes Supergirl on June 26, 2026, and Clayface on September 11, 2026.