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James Gunn Sets 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' for July 2027, Teases Superman–Luthor Team-Up

April 2026 production follows a character-first approach that elevates Lex Luthor to co-lead.

Overview

  • Warner Bros. and James Gunn confirmed the sequel’s title, Man of Tomorrow, with a July 9, 2027 theatrical release.
  • On SiriusXM with Howard Stern, Gunn said Superman and Lex Luthor will collaborate to confront a much larger threat.
  • Gunn stated that filming is scheduled to begin in April 2026.
  • He described the project as as much a Lex movie as a Superman movie, praising Nicholas Hoult’s work as Luthor.
  • Gunn shared promotional artwork credited to Jim Lee, with additional art by Jorge Jiménez, highlighting Luthor in a comics-style mech suit.