James Gunn Reveals Man of Tomorrow – DC’s Next Big Step
James Gunn just dropped the cape. After months of speculation, we now know the title of his Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow—and it’s officially hitting theaters on July 9, 2027.
The first Superman film under Gunn’s DC Studios umbrella pulled in over $600 million worldwide, so naturally, fans have been waiting to see what’s next for David Corenswet’s Man of Steel. Now we’ve got our answer, and Gunn didn’t come empty-handed—he shared a brand-new piece of art by Jim Lee himself to mark the reveal.
The artwork features Superman standing shoulder to shoulder with Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor—and yes, Luthor is rocking the full-on green and purple power armor. That alone has fans buzzing. If Superman and Lex are lined up side by side, it looks like Gunn’s sequel might explore the two teaming up against a bigger threat.
Of course, this is still Superman and his greatest nemesis. Don’t expect them to stay besties for long. Both Corenswet and Hoult followed Gunn’s announcement by sharing additional artwork from DC heavy-hitters Jorge Jimenez and Mitch Gerads, teasing both alliance and conflict between the two icons.
So, who’s the bigger bad that forces Superman and Luthor into the same fight? Brainiac feels like a top contender. Darkseid is always looming large. Even Zod could make a comeback. Gunn’s keeping that card close to his chest for now, but he has confirmed that the “Superman Saga” already has a finished treatment and is moving toward production.
One thing is clear: DC Studios is building toward something ambitious, with Superman once again at its center.
Man of Tomorrow arrives in theaters July 9, 2027.
