David Corenswet Compares 'Man of Tomorrow' to 'The Empire Strikes Back'

Star David Corenswet, the new Superman in the movies, said that Man of Tomorrow, which is a sequel to the 2026 film, is like Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.

"Well, the thing I thought about was the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back and how excited I get when we reunite with Luke, Han, and Lei ," Corenswet told Entertainment Tonight.

He continued, explaining that "It was very exciting to hear James [Gunn] talk about how he wanted to take the characters, especially the relationships between Superman and Lex, and then between Clark and Lois, into their second phase. They've been through more in the meantime, so in Man of Tomorrow we find them in these more solid and established situations, but the risk is obviously that these things will be jeopardized."

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