Zack Snyder fans allege that James Gunn DCU Superman 2 blueprint was borrowed from Zack Snyder‘s stalled plans for a Man of Steel sequel. As Gunn pushes forward with the DCU, David Corenswet is set to star as Clark Kent in upcoming projects, including a film reportedly titled Man of Tomorrow.
What sparked the dispute between Snyder fans and Gunn
After Gunn revealed developments in the new DC slate, a wave of criticism swept across social media from Snyder supporters who accuse Gunn of lifting Snyder’s ideas. The controversy centers on perceived parallels between Snyder’s envisioned Superman follow‑up and Gunn’s ongoing plans for the DC Universe. Henry Cavill’s potential return has long been a flashpoint in these discussions, since Snyder’s fans saw Cavill as central to a Snyder‑led Man of Steel 2.
Fans have been asking for years for a Man of Tomorrow movie starring Henry Cavill, our generations Superman,
Other fans echoed similar sentiments online, arguing they would have preferred a continuation under Snyder’s direction. Still, the conversation has persisted even as Gunn and DC Studios move ahead with a future that includes David Corenswet as Clark Kent.
I’d rather have Zack Snyder’s Man Of Tomorrow with Henry Cavill actually.
Clarifying the projects: Man of Tomorrow vs. Man of Steel 2
Despite the social‑media uproar, Gunn has not announced a project titled Man of Tomorrow as a direct Superman sequel. The film labeled Man of Tomorrow is described as the next chapter in the Super Family saga rather than a straight sequel to Henry Cavill’s Superman. The working title for Snyder’s envisioned follow‑up—Man of Steel 2—was never formally released as a completed plan, and development on that specific storyline largely paused when Gunn and Peter Safran took the helm at DC Studios.
Gunn has shared artwork indicating that David Corenswet will appear as Superman, but exact plot details for the new project have not been disclosed. Much of the online chatter remains speculative, with fans projecting connections to earlier DC continuity while the studio charts a new course.
Cast and creative team
Public materials confirm David Corenswet stars as Superman in the current slate, with Rachel Brosnahan cast as Lois Lane. The broader cast and crew are still being revealed as DC’s reboot progresses, and officials have emphasized that this chapter unfolds within the larger Super Family saga rather than a single, standalone sequel.
Public reaction and current status
The online reaction remains tense and anxious as fans scrutinize every DC Studios move. We see vocal commentators from the Snyder camp, including figures such as @snyderqueen_ and @drewexmachina, weighing in on social platforms. Critics and audiences alike have shown mixed responses to the idea of reconfiguring Superman’s path within Gunn’s DCU, while the studio continues to roll out plans and artwork that tease future installments featuring Corenswet.
Fans have been asking for years for a Man of Tomorrow movie starring Henry Cavill, our generations Superman.
Bring back Zack Snyder & #RestoreTheSnyderVerse pic.twitter.com/NMoyxH1Zzm
— 𝒮𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘦 🏳️⚧️ ★ (@SnyderQueen_) September 3, 2025
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I'd rather have Zack Snyder's Man Of Tomorrow with Henry Cavill actually.@wbd#RestoreTheSnyderverse #HenryCavillSuperman pic.twitter.com/UiBcCd5e49
— Drü 🜃 (@drewexmachina) September 3, 2025
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What this means for the DCU’s future
The dispute underscores a broader split among fans during DC’s ongoing reboot. Even as Gunn and Safran push forward with a refreshed roster and new casting, the conversations reveal strong attachments to prior visions. For now, Man of Tomorrow remains part of the studio’s evolving timeline, with official details to come. The industry will likely watch closely to see how the DCU balances reverence for past iterations with the new direction under Gunn’s leadership, and what that means for the studio’s next announcements and release strategy.
