The James Gunn Superman Sequel Title, Man of Tomorrow, is set for July 9, 2027, with David Corenswet returning as Superman. The reveal ties Gunn’s DC Universe relaunch to a concrete release window, signaling the next chapter in his hero’s story.
How the story unfolds and who’s in the mix
Gunn shared the project on social media with a Jim Lee drawing that pairs Corenswet’s Superman with Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. The image places Luthor in a purple-and-green battlesuit, a look rooted in comic book history since the early 1980s, hinting at a more hands-on confrontation between hero and villain. The tease suggests Luthor will drive the conflict through high‑tech schemes and a broader campaign against the Man of Steel.
Set years after Superman emerges as Earth’s protector, the film portrays Luthor’s intensified bid for power. He presses his advantage with human and nonhuman allies, including a cyborg Engineer (María Gabriela de Faría) and an Ultraman clone designed to imitate the Kryptonian, while targeting Superman’s fortress and public image. A remote broadcast featuring messages from Krypton’s parents, Jor‑El (Bradley Cooper) and Lara (Angela Sarafyan), pushes Superman toward a choice about using his powers to dominate humanity. Boravia’s invasion of Jarhanpur adds urgency, offering Luthor new leverage and a potential rift that could imprison Superman beyond this world.
Superman fights back, escaping captivity, and defeating the Engineer and Ultraman, as Metropolis fights for survival. Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo) help expose Luthor’s crimes to the world, while the Justice Gang rallies to repel the Boravian threat. The first film in Gunn’s vision drew strong praise for its hopeful tone from critics and audiences, and it grossed about $612 million worldwide, signaling strong interest in this new DC era.
one of the most optimistic, playful, ludicrous, and downright fun Superman films in decades, maybe ever.
Ross Bonaime, Collider
Release timeline and the cast lineup
Man of Tomorrow remains targeted for a July 9, 2027 release, with industry outlets tracking development and promising ongoing updates as filming progresses. The principal cast so far includes David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult portraying Lex Luthor. Additional confirmed names include María Gabriela de Faría as the Engineer, Bradley Cooper voicing Jor‑El, Angela Sarafyan as Lara, and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. The project continues to assemble a broader ensemble tied to Gunn’s DCU, weaving together familiar heroes and new antagonists for a cohesive next chapter.
Significance and what comes next
The next Superman installment under James Gunn could establish the tonal and narrative compass for Gunn’s broader DCU, balancing big, cinematic action with character-driven storytelling. As fans anticipate July 9, 2027, the industry will watch how the Luthor arc, the new tech-based threats, and the revised mythos shape future crossovers and standalone adventures within the Man of Tomorrow era.
