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The next installment to the ‘Superman’ saga starring David Corenswet hits theaters in July 2027
MANILA, Philippines — There’s more in store for Superman fans!
James Gunn, who directed the latest Superman blockbuster starring David Corenswet, took to Instagram on Thursday, September 4, to announce the title and release date of the follow-up to the iconic superhero movie.
“Man of Tomorrow. In theaters July 9, 2027,” Gunn captioned the post that features DC Comics chief creative officer Jim Lee’s drawing of Lex Luthor suited in his green and purple Warsuit from the original comics, and Superman standing next to him holding a screwdriver.
But Gunn, who’s also the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Universe (DCU) Studios, clarified that it’s “not Superman 2.”
In replying to fans’ questions, Gunn said Man of Tomorrow is the next installment to the Superman saga where “Superman has a major role.”
The announcement isn’t new to comic book fans, as this was teased as early as August when Gunn made an appearance in the Season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, the HBO Max series revolving around the titular character played by John Cena.
“I’ve already finished the treatment for the next story in what I’ll call the ‘Superman saga.’ The treatment is done, which means a very, very worked-out treatment. I’m working on that and hopefully going into production on that not too far away from today,” Gunn shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
It’s not the first time that Gunn used his social media account to reveal upcoming DCU releases. In July, he posted a teaser for the upcoming Supergirl standalone movie to be released in 2026.
Gunn previously directed and wrote the hit Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy starring an ensemble cast of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel.
In July 2018, the director faced backlash regarding offensive tweets posted between 2008 and 2011. Because of this, he was temporarily removed as director for the third movie, but was rehired in March 2019 to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 once he wrapped production on The Suicide Squad in 2021.
He directed Superman starring Corenswet as the protagonist Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as journalist Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as antagonist Lex Luthor.
According to Box Office Mojo, the 2025 film grossed $600 million worldwide with a domestic opening of $125 million in box office.
The movie kick started its global promotional tour in the Philippines last July, with Corenswet himself leading the cast and producers in the event at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. – Chloe Gonzalez/Rappler.com
Juliana Chloe Gonzales is a Rappler intern studying AB Communication Arts at the De La Salle University.
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