‘Superman’ saga continues in James Gunn’s 2027 ‘Man of Tomorrow’ 

The following installment to the ‘Superman’ saga starring David Corenswet hits theaters in July 2027

MANILA, Philippines —  There’s extra in retailer for Superman followers!

James Gunn, who directed the newest Superman blockbuster starring David Corenswet, took to Instagram on Thursday, September 4, to announce the title and launch date of the follow-up to the enduring superhero film.

“Man of Tomorrow. In theaters July 9, 2027,” Gunn captioned the submit that options DC Comics chief artistic officer Jim Lee’s drawing of Lex Luthor suited in his inexperienced and purple Warsuit from the unique comics, and Superman standing subsequent to him holding a screwdriver.

However Gunn, who’s additionally the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Universe (DCU) Studios, clarified that it’s “not Superman 2.”

In replying to followers’ questions, Gunn mentioned Man of Tomorrow is the subsequent installment to the Superman saga the place “Superman has a serious position.”

The announcement isn’t new to comedian e book followers, as this was teased as early as August when Gunn made an look within the Season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, the HBO Max collection revolving across the titular character performed by John Cena. 

“I’ve already completed the remedy for the subsequent story in what I’ll name the ‘Superman saga.’ The remedy is completed, which implies a really, very worked-out remedy. I’m engaged on that and hopefully going into manufacturing on that not too far-off from immediately,” Gunn shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

It’s not the primary time that Gunn used his social media account to disclose upcoming DCU releases. In July, he posted a teaser for the upcoming Supergirl standalone film to be launched in 2026. 

Gunn beforehand directed and wrote the hit Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy starring an ensemble forged of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel.

In July 2018, the director confronted backlash concerning offensive tweets posted between 2008 and 2011. Due to this, he was briefly eliminated as director for the third film, however was rehired in March 2019 to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as soon as he wrapped manufacturing on The Suicide Squad in 2021.

He directed Superman starring Corenswet because the protagonist Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as journalist Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as antagonist Lex Luthor. 

In accordance with Field Workplace Mojo, the 2025 movie grossed $600 million worldwide with a home opening of $125 million in field workplace. 

The film kick began its  international promotional tour within the Philippines final July, with Corenswet himself main the forged and producers within the occasion on the SM Mall of Asia Music Corridor. – Chloe Gonzalez/Rappler.com

Juliana Chloe Gonzales is a Rappler intern learning AB Communication Arts on the De La Salle College.