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James Gunn Sets Man of Tomorrow for July 2027 as Next Entry in His Superman Saga

Gunn calls the project the next chapter of his "Superman Saga," not a conventional sequel.

Image: Warner Bros. Pictures
David Corenswet as the title character in James Gunn’s “Superman,” which will screen at Oracle Park on Friday, Sept. 5.
Image: Warner Bros. Discover
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Overview

  • The writer-director announced the title Man of Tomorrow and a July 9, 2027 theatrical release, revealing the news on social media.
  • Gunn will write and direct, saying the script is finished and in active rewrites after completing a full treatment.
  • David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult confirmed their returns as Superman and Lex Luthor via posts that accompanied the reveal.
  • Jim Lee artwork shared with the announcement shows Luthor in his Warsuit, signaling a power-armor turn for the character.
  • The film slots into DC’s slate after 2026’s Supergirl and Clayface and before The Batman Part II, following the first movie’s roughly $611 million worldwide run.