DC officially announced 'Man of Tomorrow,' the sequel to Superman

James Gunn has officially announced the sequel to Superman, which will arrive in theaters in 2027. The film promises to expand the new DC Universe with familiar characters and new surprises.

The announcement was made on Instagram, accompanied by a drawing from Jim Lee. It shows Lex Luthor in his green and purple armored suit facing Superman. This is an iconic element from the comics that will now be seen in live action.

Announcement details and Luthor's suit

Luthor's suit is designed to face Superman and appears for the first time in a film. James Gunn aims to take advantage of this detail to generate tension and action in the sequel.

Gunn explained to The Hollywood Reporter that he has already finished the treatment for the upcoming story, named the "Superman Saga." The sequel will not be a direct continuation, but will include characters already familiar to the public.

Confirmed characters and actors

• Superman and Lex Luthor, protagonists of the first film, will return with key roles.
• Isabela Merced will return as Hawkgirl.
• Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart.

The rest of the cast is still awaiting confirmation, but these first names ensure continuity with the previous story.

Release date and upcoming launches

'Man of Tomorrow' will arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027. It will be one year after 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' starring Milly Alcock, which will premiere on June 26, 2026.

This schedule shows the intention of DC and James Gunn to build a solid cinematic universe, keeping fans eager for new adventures of the Man of Steel and his allies.