'Man of Tomorrow' First Cut Will be Shown to DC Studios' Leadership Today (16)
The film's premiere is confirmed for July 2027.
Man of Tomorrow won't hit theaters until July of next year, but James Gunn is already well advanced in the film's finalization process. That's because Peter Safran, who shares the leadership of DC Studios with him, is ready to watch it.
Responding to false rumors about a sequel on social media, Gunn revealed that he will show the first cut of Man of Tomorrow to Safran this Friday (16). See the post below.
James Gunn says he is "mostly done shooting down rumors" about the DCU and adds that Peter Safran will be watching the first cut of 'Man of Tomorrow' today https://t.co/i1Bwg3c2Fj
— Superman Saga News (@SuperSagaNews) October 16, 2026
Everything you need to know about Man of Tomorrow
After grossing more than $610 million and earning a strong critical reception, Superman will get a sequel in July 2027 titled Man of Tomorrow.
Once again directed and written by James Gunn, the film will bring back David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. German actor Lars Eidinger will be the one portraying the villain Brainiac.
In addition to them, the Justice Gang (Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho) is also expected to return, reprising their roles as the heroes
What is the story of Man of Tomorrow?
The story will involve Superman and Lex Luthor, forced to work together in a fragile alliance to stop a threat to the planet. Gunn revealed that Brainiac, an artificial intelligence often considered responsible for the destruction of Krypton in the comics, will be the film's villain.
We also know that Lex Luthor will finally wear his powerful green armor in Man of Tomorrow. This will be the first time the equipment, used by the villain when he decides to take matters into his own hands, will appear in a live-action film.
Man of Tomorrow opens in theaters July 9, 2027. Its release will take place on the second anniversary of Superman, which is already available on HBO Max