Get Ready for ‘Man of Tomorrow’!

In a dazzling reveal, James Gunn has officially announced the next exciting installment in his Superman saga, titled ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ set to hit theaters on July 9, 2027. The filmmaker shared the thrilling news via Instagram, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation!

Accompanying the announcement was a striking illustration by DC’s esteemed boss, Jim Lee, showcasing the iconic Lex Luthor decked out in a menacing green and purple mech suit. In a surprising twist, Superman leans casually against Luthor, a smirk playing on his lips as he holds a screwdriver! This futuristic armored suit has been a staple of comic lore for decades but is making its live-action debut here.

What to Expect from the Superman Saga!

Gunn has been dropping clues about this new chapter for weeks. He emphasized that while ‘Man of Tomorrow’ won’t be a direct sequel to the recent Superman film, it will spotlight familiar faces from the summer blockbuster, ensuring audiences are already invested!

"I’ve wrapped up the treatment for what's to come in what I’m dubbing the ‘Superman Saga,’" Gunn shared during a premiere interview for his hit show *Peacemaker*. "Production is on the horizon, and I can’t wait to dive into it!"

Possible Storylines and Inspirations!

While details remain under wraps, a previous animated feature, *Superman: Man of Tomorrow*, which premiered in 2020, offers tantalizing hints. This animated tale featured the infamous antihero Lobo, with Jason Momoa slated to bring the character to life in next summer's *Supergirl*. The animated movie was inspired by the 2003 miniseries *Superman: Birthright*, offering a fresh take on Superman's origins.

What’s Next for DC?

The future looks bright for DC Studios! Following *Man of Tomorrow*, the highly anticipated *Supergirl*, directed by Craig Gillespie, is set to premiere on June 26, 2026, with the horror-themed *Clayface* by James Watkins also on the horizon for September 11, 2026.

Superman’s Success!

Gunn's latest Superman film has been a remarkable success, earning rave reviews and showcasing a host of new characters to enrich the DC Universe—beyond Superman (played by David Corenswet), Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), introducing heroes like Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced). With a staggering global box office total of $611.6 million, it stands tall as the highest-grossing comic book movie of the year.

The previous film left audiences on the edge of their seats with a vulnerable Luthor being taken into custody, but Gunn’s latest Instagram post hints at Luthor’s return, possibly hinting at a complicated alliance between him and Superman. What does this mean for our beloved heroes? The speculation begins now!