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James Gunn Shares New 'Man of Tomorrow' Storyboards as Sequel Enters Pre-Production

Nicholas Hoult says cameras are expected to roll in April.

Overview

  • Gunn posted a photo of a large stack of storyboards with the caption, "New stack of storyboards ready for the crew Monday morning."
  • He told a fan that a huge chunk of the film has already been storyboarded, signaling active visual planning.
  • Hoult said at Peru Comic Con that production is slated to begin in April 2026.
  • Brainiac is widely reported to be the main antagonist, with casting still unannounced as rumors point to tests that include Claes Bang among contenders.
  • Gunn has described the sequel as being as much Lex Luthor’s story as Superman’s, with David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, and Frank Grillo returning and a July 9, 2027 theatrical release set.