James Gunn, the visionary director behind the successful Superman reboot, has dropped a bombshell revelation about the upcoming sequel, 'Man of Tomorrow.' In a recent interview, Gunn confirmed that the film will feature an unlikely alliance: Superman and Lex Luthor will be forced to team up against a significantly larger threat. Gunn emphasized that the story will be a collaborative effort, describing it as 'as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie,' hinting at a complex narrative that will delve deep into both characters' motivations and inner conflicts.
Production is slated to begin in April 2026, with a theatrical release currently scheduled for July 9, 2027. This ambitious timeline follows the phenomenal success of Gunn's first Superman film, which raked in over $614 million globally. This success allowed Warner Bros. to reschedule New Line's 'Mortal Kombat II' to mid-May 2026, underscoring the studio's confidence in the DC Universe's continued success.
Gunn also shared updates on other projects. He's currently in post-production for 'Supergirl,' set to premiere on June 26, 2026, praising Milly Alcock's performance as 'the best bit of casting' of his career. When discussing the upcoming HBO Max series 'Lanterns,' Gunn playfully conceded to Howard Stern's assertion that Green Lantern possesses the strength to defeat Superman, stating, "Absolutely, he's pretty powerful." The impressive box office performance of 'Conjuring: Last Rites,' which saw a stellar $84 million domestic opening weekend, further reinforces the anticipation for Gunn's upcoming DC projects, promising a thrilling and potentially unprecedented chapter for the DC cinematic universe.
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Originally published at: https://deadline.com/2025/09/man-of-tomorrow-plot-production-start-1236528149/
