James Gunn Teases [SPOILER]'s "Important" MAN OF TOMORROW Role; Says PEACEMAKER Is "Very, Very Connected"

James Gunn Teases [SPOILER]'s "Important" MAN OF TOMORROW Role; Says PEACEMAKER Is "Very, Very Connected"

Man of Tomorrow arrives in theaters on July 9, 2027, and filmmaker James Gunn has now confirmed that one Superman character has an "important" role and reiterates that it's closely tied to Peacemaker.

By JoshWilding - Sep 07, 2025 10:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Peacemaker season 2 premiered on HBO Max last month, and if DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is to be believed, it's a crucial chapter in the wider "Gods and Monsters" slate. 

During a recent Peacemaker watchalong on Threads, Gunn was asked about the necessity of watching an R-rated TV series to fully understand what's happening in PG-13 movies such as Superman and the upcoming Man of Tomorrow (which have been described as prequels and sequels to this series, respectively).

"As I've said countless times, you can watch every project by itself, of course (just like you can watch Peacemaker by itself or watch Superman without seeing Creature Commandos)," Gunn stated. "But Man of Tomorrow and [Peacemaker season 2] are very, very connected."

Without delving into spoilers, we can tell you that there's nothing overtly obvious in the fourth and fifth episodes of Peacemaker that set the stage for Man of Tomorrow. We can only assume, then, that the final few instalments will be what lay the groundwork for the DCU's future. 

Does Gunn have a Multiverse tale in mind? That's looking increasingly likely, though how wise that is when moviegoers are clearly sick of the concept remains to be seen. 

Elsewhere, the filmmaker confirmed that Lois Lane will have an "important" role in Man of Tomorrow. The trades have reported that Rachel Brosnahan will appear in the movie, but Gunn has now made that official with these comments. 

So, Man of Tomorrow, which isn't a Superman sequel, will feature Superman, Lex Luthor, and Lois Lane. But it's not a sequel, remember!

Gunn could really do without muddying the waters with his frequent social media posts. It's also hard to shake the feeling that he might be trying to increase interest in Peacemaker with these repeated claims that it's a crucial part of the wider story he's telling heading into Man of Tomorrow

Peacemaker season 2 follows Chris Smith, the vigilante superhero, as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evildoer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost. He discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.

Season 2 stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodríguez, David Denman, Brey Noelle, and Tim Meadows. 

James Gunn wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker and directed three, including the first episode. Gunn, Peter Safran, and Cena serve as executive producers. Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, and Alethea Jones also direct.

In our review of Peacemaker season 2, we wrote, "Peacemaker season 2 feels like a wholly superfluous addition to the new DCU, and lacks the stakes and emotion that made season 1 so special. Fortunately, it’s buoyed by some fun surprises for fans and another exceptional turn from John Cena."

Three episodes of Peacemaker season 2 are now streaming on HBO Max.

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BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 9/7/2025, 10:18 AM
I bet either Season 2 or Man of Tomorrow will see Peacemaker as part of the Justice Gang - They may even let him name it "Justice League" Which could cause Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific to press for him to be added onto the team.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 9/7/2025, 10:23 AM
@BobGarlen - for a character I never heard of prior to SS I’ve grown to like PM a lot and think Cena is doing an amazing job with the role. I look forward to PM being more interwoven into the wider DCU.

BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 9/7/2025, 10:25 AM
@MuadDib - It is unquestionably John Cena's break out role. He went from apparently being scripted to die, to not only carrying the role so well he lived instead but getting his own series. Pretty interesting turn of events.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 9/7/2025, 10:24 AM
Gee I hope it's the Brown Carpet Cat
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bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/7/2025, 10:25 AM
I don't see a problem with this. At least he's using all of the new characters instead of shelving them like Marvel with Shang Chi and Moon Knight. This could be a different reality, idiots are gonna assume Peacemaker is gonna save the day while Superman does nothing. CHEER UP YOU LOSERS
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/7/2025, 10:26 AM
Also Football is back baby! WHO-DEY
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 9/7/2025, 10:27 AM
@bobevanz - You don’t have to be so upset that people don’t like Peacemaker, it’s clearly not for everyone. Also he’s easily using all of these new characters because they’re his. He’s written every project involving them so far.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 9/7/2025, 10:53 AM
@bobevanz - Deys the team that's never won a superbowl. 🤣
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 9/7/2025, 10:25 AM
Really don’t think this is true. I think Gunn is just trying to get people to watch Peacemaker. If not, there’s a danger of making the same mistake Marvel just made with Disney+ and the Marvels for example.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/7/2025, 10:27 AM
@SpideyPuffsMJ - it's not even the same thing lmao
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 9/7/2025, 10:29 AM
@bobevanz - it’s not? Gunn has said multiple times now how important season 2 of this obscure streaming show is to his Superman sequel.
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 9/7/2025, 11:13 AM
@SpideyPuffsMJ - DC hired the wrong guy twice in a row. Its beggars belief
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 9/7/2025, 10:28 AM
so peacemaker and man of tomorrow are very connected. I think that this might be my main issue with gunn. He uses krypto and and makes things very silver age and goofy but it's also got straight executions, middle fingers, and very connected to a show with nudity and gruesome death scenes. It's like the world is aimed at kids and then out of nowhere there's an adult scene. I dont mind either but I wouldn't feel comfortable taking my 10 year old nephew to see superman with some of those scenes, so I dont get the appeal of the childish humor. Have I become a prude? lol I just want something either adult or something I can take my nephew to see
TDKRnry88
TDKRnry88 - 9/7/2025, 10:39 AM
@NonPlayerC - You saw Superman, right? Aside from the execution scene (which was shot in a wide & we don't really see any blood in that scene), what about that movie was gruesome or vulgar? Superman 7 the DC Studios shows on HBO Max are clearly different in tones. And there are ratings for a reason. They're not subtle about that, either. Just don't let a kid watch Creature Commandos & Peacemaker. Take the nephew to see Superman or Supergirl as those are guaranteed PG-13.
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 9/7/2025, 10:54 AM
@TDKRnry88 - I typed that wrong, I didn't* feel comfortable taking my nephew. after we saw the movie my sister said he was was jumping up and down giving the middle finger lol Which is my fault because the movie is rate pg13 so I get that, but while watching the movie I was just a little taken aback watching silliness of the movie and then seeing the justice gang killing people. Maybe it's not gruesome but they were definitely killing people. I had that problem with batman in the snyderverse but at least the snyderverse was adult in tone throughout the whole thing. I dont know maybe it's just a dumb comment but I just dont like the mix of silliness and adult. I know iron man killed people and all that but again those movies were adult in tone.
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 9/7/2025, 11:04 AM
@TDKRnry88 - and dont get me wrong I thought superman was fun (many flaws but fun), and the green lantern scene may have been my favorite part of the movie (green middle finger attacks are right up guys ally) but between smashing tanks, dropping the president, and flinging people and jeeps 50 feet in the air they killed at least a few dozen. I dont know it's just growing up reading the comics and watching the cartoons, the heroes never killed anyone and if they did they'd be very upset with themselves or batman would kick them off the team. I dont know, maybe im just being dumb but the tone of the movie maybe just made them seem nonchalant about it
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 9/7/2025, 10:33 AM
You can watch anything by itself, but that doesn't mean watching other shows was a prerequisite. Peacemaker season 2 has like 3 different shows and movies in it, and we're only on episode 3 or 4. If you don't know Peacemaker killed Rick Flag in Suicide Squad, the tension in the scene doesn't hit the same, but just like most movies with continuity from another movie, they give some little dialogue to catch people up.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 9/7/2025, 10:36 AM
"PEACEMAKER Is "Very, Very Connected"
I don't care, I ain't watching it, Disney Marvel at least gave us some solid films and the first Avengers film before they tried to get us to watch their straight to TV trash. That "Super""man" film didn't have the Iron man effect that Gunn thinks it did.
CoHost
CoHost - 9/7/2025, 10:37 AM
Brosnahan literally had 21% of screentime, aka around 28min in a 2hr movie. She practically disappears by the 3rd act.
comicfan100
comicfan100 - 9/7/2025, 10:41 AM
I don't want to be that guy, but didn't James throw shade at the MCU for doing that exact thing? Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing how he manages to tie this together. Peacemaker and Superman couldn't be anymore different.
TheNewYorkerr
TheNewYorkerr - 9/7/2025, 11:04 AM
Gunn should make Superman and Peacemaker best friends.
Forthas
Forthas - 9/7/2025, 11:07 AM
"Elsewhere, the filmmaker confirmed that Lois Lane will have an "important" role in Man of Tomorrow."

I think he is hinting at his next orgy scene!
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 9/7/2025, 11:16 AM
@Forthas - Cone on, man.
She's not his type.
She's female and over the age of 18.
Forthas
Forthas - 9/7/2025, 11:20 AM
@Feralwookiee - Aww man!!! You got me...
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 9/7/2025, 11:32 AM
@Forthas - HARDER LOIS, HARDER!

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Forthas
Forthas - 9/7/2025, 11:37 AM
@ClungeOfSteel - I am telling you...the Adult Video News (AVN) Awards will be calling!
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 9/7/2025, 11:12 AM
Well, damn. What a horrendous new universe this is turning out to be. So disappointing
ElBlancoChoco
ElBlancoChoco - 9/7/2025, 11:23 AM
Here's the problem. You cant say these 2 are very connected and they are 2 very different ratings involved. Superman was more family friendly and Peacemaker is not. There's no way id let a kid under 13, if not older, watch Peacemaker. Its a little sick, imo, to allow these 2 to be this connected because you are going to have kids want to watch Peacemaker knowing its a shared universe. Especially since the orgy scene didn't affect the plot of the show in any way and went way overboard. Its almost as if Gunn wants kids to be exposed to this.
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 9/7/2025, 11:36 AM
@ElBlancoChoco - shh you'll upset Bobertwats!

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Forthas
Forthas - 9/7/2025, 11:40 AM
@ElBlancoChoco - When Lex Luthor accuses Superman of "grooming" the public...maybe he was being meta...? just a thought!
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/7/2025, 12:08 PM
I swear , some people are being deliberately dumb due to their hate boner for Gunn or are just stupid…

Obviously he doesn’t expect kids to watch a R Rated show like Peacemaker to understand what’s happening in a Superman movie (he’s said so himself) but adults can do so if they want to and get more out of it even if they will likely explain the ties in Man of Tomorrow itself.

It’s been the same thing with the MCU and now with the DCU but people have overblown the “homework” argument so much that it’s become the narrative which is unfortunate…

If you guys want a connected superhero universe like the comics then this is the price you’ve to pay for it , not everything will be to your convenience all the time!!.

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