In a recent interview on the Siriusxm Radio program of Howard Stern, James Gunn He revealed key details about the long -awaited sequel to Superman (2025), officially titled’superman: Man of Tomorrow ‘.
According to the director, the filming will begin approximately in April 2026, With a premiere scheduled for July 9, 2027just two years after the successful release of the first film.
The tape, which already has a release date confirmed by Warner Bros. It promises to be a significant narrative evolution within the new DC universe led by Gunn.
In his first detailed description of the plot, Gunn said that history will revolve around an unexpected alliance between Superman and Lex Luthor in front of a much greater cosmic threat.
“It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman, who have to collaborate to some extent against a much greater threat”Gunn explained.
“It is more complex than that, but it is an important part. It is both a Lex and Superman movie.”
“I identify with the character of Lex”
The director expressed his deep admiration for the interpretation of Nicholas Hault as Lex Luthor in the original film, highlighting his ability to humanize the classic villain.
“I identify with Lex’s character, unfortunately”Gunn confessed with an ironic tone, adding: “I really wanted to create something extraordinary with them two. I love the script.”
This statement radically changes the initial perception of the relationship between both characters. Although The promotional poster released by Gunn on September 3 showed Lex Luthor dressed in his iconic war costume —A technological exoskeleton designed in DC comics to match Superman’s strength, “now it seems clear that the suit will not be a war symbol, but of forced cooperation. Lex will use it not to defeat Superman, but to face together a threat that exceeds his differences.
David Korenswet, who embodies Clark Kent / Superman in the original film, will also return, thus consolidating the central pair of the new DC cinematographic universe. With a world box office of 614 million dollars, Superman (2025) became the most profitable comic film of the yearwhich ensures strong financial and creative support for its sequel.
Other premieres
In addition, Gunn took advantage of the interview to update fans about the rest of the DC universe expansion plan. He confirmed that Supergirl, starring Millie Alcock, will arrive in Cinemas in 2026, and described her casting as “possibly the best I have done in my whole life”.
He also mentioned the next Clayface movie and the HBO series Max Lanterns, both in development by 2026, Together with Peacemaker’s second season, now available in streaming.
With this new address, ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ will not only be a sequel, but a reinvention of the myth of the hero and the villainwhere the line between good and evil becomes blurred.
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