James Gunn Announces MAN OF TOMORROW Movie For 2027 - Teaser Art Reveals Superman/Lex Luthor...Team-Up?!

James Gunn Announces MAN OF TOMORROW Movie For 2027 - Teaser Art Reveals Superman/Lex Luthor...Team-Up?!

James Gunn has finally announced a release date and title for his next DC Studios movie, with Man of Tomorrow set for a 2027 release! However, the teaser art for the movie has left fans with big questions.

By JoshWilding - Sep 03, 2025 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

2026 will see the release of Supergirl and Clayface, and it's now been confirmed that James Gunn's next movie is Man of Tomorrow. Set to arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027, it...well, we have no idea what it's actually about.

What we do have is a piece of teaser art illustrated by legendary artist Jim Lee. In that, we see David Corenswet's Superman standing side-by-side with Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and looking surprisingly pally.

Lex is decked out in his classic green and purple War Suit from the comics, and Superman holds a screwdriver (suggesting he's helped build it). What could lead these two to team up? That's a huge mystery right now, as is pretty much everything about this DCU project. 

Perhaps the Man of Steel's speech in Superman inspired Lex to do good? His comic book counterpart wore this suit as a member of the Justice League—after blackmailing Batman for entry into the team—and donned a red and blue version to serve as Metropolis's "Superman" for a time.

This may even be a Lex Luthor movie, as Gunn previously said, "Superman has a major role. It's not 'Superman 2.'" He later added, "It's a ways off," and somewhat muddied the waters by sharing his definition of a direct sequel. "I'm not sure how you define 'direct sequel.' I pretty much think of Peacemaker Season 2 as a direct sequel [to Superman]."

Both Corenswet and Hoult have also shared Man of Tomorrow artwork (more on that soon), confirming they will both star in the movie. A Superman "sequel" from Lex's perspective is intriguing, but again, no story details have been announced, and not even the trades seem to know what Gunn is plotting.

There had been speculation about this movie being World's Finest, Superman/The Authority, or Superman/Supergirl team-up, but it seems we can lay that to rest after this announcement. 

Are you excited for Man of Tomorrow? Check out the teaser art below, and let us know your thoughts in the usual place.

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

"Superman is an indescribable joy," we said in our review"A beautiful, moving thrill, David Corenswet is the perfect Man of Steel in a movie packed full of ideas. Fortunately, under James Gunn’s expert direction, all of those work, creating a rousing experience that flies higher than DC has in a very long time."

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman is now playing in theaters and available on Digital platforms.

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Nemesis17then
Nemesis17then - 9/3/2025, 1:07 PM
Definitely having no hype. Also we are stuck with this suit ffs.
DTor91
DTor91 - 9/3/2025, 1:16 PM
@Nemesis17then - The numbers the posts are already doing say otherwise, and yes, stuck with such a great Superman suit!
soberchimera
soberchimera - 9/3/2025, 1:31 PM
@DTor91 - Brandon Routh’s frickin’ CW suit was better than Cornsweat’s.
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LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 1:32 PM
@soberchimera - Hear, hear.
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/3/2025, 1:39 PM
@soberchimera - Still the best live action Superman outfit to date imo. I love everything here except the boots
DTor91
DTor91 - 9/3/2025, 1:41 PM
@soberchimera - Eh, the vision is there. The padding and the plastic-like sheen it has brings it down for me. Easily the best TV Superman suit though, and the Kingdom Come design is my second favorite Superman suit in the comics so I’ll always be partial to its design in any form.

But I disagree that it’s in any way better than the Corenswet suit.
jst5
jst5 - 9/3/2025, 1:47 PM
@Nemesis17then - I can't blame you...you know what you're getting if Gunn is doing the script and behind the cam.
dragon316
dragon316 - 9/3/2025, 2:25 PM
@Nemesis17then - people wanted that type suit have deal with it don’t have problem with it
CamtonoOfBeskar
CamtonoOfBeskar - 9/3/2025, 2:38 PM
@soberchimera - This is a movie level suit, should've just us3d this.

What a waste.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/3/2025, 2:47 PM
@Nemesis17then - "no hype" lmao you clowns are never happy. There's plenty of hype! DC beat Marvel for the first time in 17 years. That's a win. Superman has higher ratings than almost every DCEU movie. It'll end it run only slightly under Mos which made 63 million in China, yet this made way more domestically than MoS. The minority of this site accounts for .0000001% of what the [frick] anyone thinks. The numbers speak volumes. Goofs will try to spin it a hundred ways. If you didn't like the other measly 11 people on this site, that's fine. The DCU is here to stay, [frick] the Snyderverse. He had THREE TRIES TO MAKE SUPERMAN WORK. Dude should we working at McDonald's after those [frick]ing Rebel Moon movies.

All Hail the DCU! Now Marvel has to actually try!
@WalletsClosed in shambles
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 9/3/2025, 3:16 PM
@Nemesis17then - seriously. What a boring way to announce Superman 2.
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/3/2025, 3:31 PM
@bobevanz - Gunn nuthugging propaganda that's already been debunked. No use in even replying further
narrow290
narrow290 - 9/3/2025, 1:07 PM
I'm here for it!
XKnight
XKnight - 9/3/2025, 2:01 PM
@narrow290 - James Gunn turned Superman into a man child Superboy.

Lex Luthor into an internet troll.

Supergirl into a drunk.

Hawkgirl into a butt joke.

He’s literally turning every DC character he’s touched into jokes of themselves!
narrow290
narrow290 - 9/3/2025, 2:06 PM
@XKnight - I guess we all have opinions man I'm sorry you didn't like it but for me, I couldn't be more excited
skyshark03191
skyshark03191 - 9/3/2025, 2:37 PM
@narrow290 - Agreed with you 💯
TheNewYorkerr
TheNewYorkerr - 9/3/2025, 3:02 PM
@XKnight - That’s what he does.
TheVisionary27
TheVisionary27 - 9/3/2025, 3:22 PM
@XKnight - This is accurate. Gunn doesn’t respect the characters. If he did Krypto wouldn’t be the star of the movie nor would the justice gang overshadow superman in his own film. If he could just make a superman film without additional superheroes and tone down the gags and comedy but he can’t. The studio is more concerned with making the DCU the new MCU but the discount/cheap version and Gunn is the man to make that happen. 🤦🏿‍♂️
Jmellox81
Jmellox81 - 9/3/2025, 1:08 PM
He’s doing some super (no pun intended) things over there at DC.. but just enough to keep people intrigued.. I trust him though..
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 1:31 PM
@Jmellox81 - You have some pretty low standards.
ANewPope
ANewPope - 9/3/2025, 1:32 PM
@LiquidSwords - Keep crying
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 1:32 PM
@ANewPope - Cope.
ANewPope
ANewPope - 9/3/2025, 1:38 PM
@LiquidSwords - "Cope"
Yeah, keep doing that too. You along with all the other desperate haters coping right now
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WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/3/2025, 1:45 PM
@Jmellox81 - Trust him why? Regardless of what you think about his MCU stuff (also bad) his DC stuff is TERRIBLE. He hasn't had a single mediocre DC project. All have been horrendous. Where does this trust come from?
jst5
jst5 - 9/3/2025, 1:49 PM
@WalletsClosed - It's the shits....the DCEU was the shits too.
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/3/2025, 1:51 PM
@jst5 - The overall DCEU? Sure. The Snyderverse? Absolutely not
jst5
jst5 - 9/3/2025, 1:59 PM
@WalletsClosed - It was the shits also....
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/3/2025, 2:03 PM
@jst5 - It had a Superman that wasn't shouting every 10 minutes, was both Super and an actual man, and great casting for the Justice League. How was it "the shits"?
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 2:07 PM
@ANewPope - No, you?

Face it, your silly movie didn't break even. It failed on early digital release. Peacemaker didn't even crack 25% of The Penguin audience.

Zero hype, Michael. We'll see if the pedo gets his contract renewed in November.


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ANewPope
ANewPope - 9/3/2025, 2:20 PM
@LiquidSwords - It must suck to not have things go the way you want it so you have to compensate by latching onto comfort narratives & avoiding reality by hiding in an echo-chamber.
Keep having Gunn (& me, apparently) live rent-free in your head, tho. Or... you can be normal & get a grip with your life & stop letting things like this affect you so much that you gotta get personal lmao
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 2:22 PM
@ANewPope - You say so much but mean so little. 😀

Look around you. Your hypocrisy knows no bounds, apparently. Learn to handle criticism. It'll help your coping significantly.
ANewPope
ANewPope - 9/3/2025, 2:35 PM
@LiquidSwords - Buddy, the only one coping here is you.
I'm estatic, I enjoyed Superman & I'm happy about the news of the sequel, as are majority of people outside of your little contrarian bubble. I'm also enjoying the salt from the ususal suspects (You included, obviously).

Keep it coming!
LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 2:45 PM
@ANewPope - And more psychological projection. I'm glad you enjoyed a lousy movie. You should be happy that you eat slop. I'm all for it. Just don't expect everyone else to line up at the trough with you. 😀

jst5
jst5 - 9/3/2025, 3:27 PM
@WalletsClosed - It had emo "Superman"...it was just as big of a turd as Gunn's goofy "Superman".
TheVisionary27
TheVisionary27 - 9/3/2025, 3:30 PM
@WalletsClosed - On the contrary the guardians of the galaxy trilogy is solid imo. Gunn maintained a good balance of maturity and levity. The films are essentially comedic in tone but he allowed the serious moments to breathe not undercutting them with unnecessary gags. I can’t say the same for superman. The movie felt like a cheap GOTG ripoff and less of a superman film. I was never enthralled or deeply invested and by the film’s climax I was bored and wanted it to end. “1A, 1A, 1A!” Funny but cringe and supergirl calling superman a bitch felt forced. The best type of comedy is the kind where the artist isn’t trying too hard to be funny.
AC1
AC1 - 9/3/2025, 1:09 PM
Pretty intriguing, can't see their team up lasting (if it even happens) but I hope Lex doesn't end up being the main villain yet again. Wonder if this could be a Brainiac movie requiring the combined efforts of Superman, Lex, Supergirl and maybe the Justice Gang?
MGSSnake1988
MGSSnake1988 - 9/3/2025, 1:09 PM
Hoping this sequel is as good as X2, Spider-Man 2, The Dark Knight, and Hellboy II


Or maybe as enjoyable as Superman 2, Batman Returms, Blade II, and Iron Man 2.

LiquidSwords
LiquidSwords - 9/3/2025, 1:31 PM
@MGSSnake1988 - Not with the fruit at the helm.
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/3/2025, 1:46 PM
@MGSSnake1988 - It'll be worst than Iron Man 2 and won't SNIFF the other films you named
TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 9/3/2025, 2:14 PM
@LiquidSwords -

Is it really that difficult for you to insult someone without being a homophobe about it?

I give you the benefit of the doubt because you're obviously not a bright person, but c'mon, stop acting like trash.
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