MAN OF TOMORROW: Every DC Character Rumored And Confirmed To Appear In The SUPERMAN Sequel

MAN OF TOMORROW: Every DC Character Rumored And Confirmed To Appear In The SUPERMAN Sequel

Yesterday, James Gunn announced plans for his next DC Studios movie, Man of Tomorrow. In this feature, we're rounding up all the characters confirmed and rumoured to appear in the Superman follow-up...

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By JoshWilding - Sep 04, 2025 10:09 AM EST
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Man of Tomorrow, filmmaker James Gunn's Superman sequel that's apparently not a sequel, arrives in theaters on July 9, 2027. Teaser art has confirmed that it will feature Superman and a War Suit-wearing Lex Luthor, but that's it for now. 

A few actors and characters have been confirmed for the DCU movie, while several others have been rumoured. As a result, this project already boasts an impressive cast, and we're recapping everything we know so far for you in one place. 

We even have some possible news about the threat that unites the Man of Steel with the evil LuthorCorp CEO! You can learn more about what's to come in Man of Tomorrow by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 
 

10. David Corenswet/Superman - Confirmed

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Gunn has remained adamant that his next movie isn't Superman 2, but David Corenswet's Clark Kent is still set to lead Man of Tomorrow

The actor made his DCU debut as Superman earlier this year and is confirmed to return in an upcoming movie or TV show. While Peacemaker season 2 and Lanterns are strong possibilities, we'd bet on it being next June's Supergirl
 

9. Isabela Merced/Hawkgirl - Confirmed

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Isabela Merced only had a small role as the Justice Gang's Hawkgirl in Superman, but fans were left wanting more of her ferocious warrior. A cameo role in Peacemaker season 2 followed, and Merced has confirmed she'll suit up again for Man of Tomorrow

Supes isn't an official member of Maxwell Lord's team, but both he and Supergirl have fought alongside them. When Metropolis comes under attack, common sense says they'll assemble again.
 

8. Aaron Pierre/John Stewart - Rumored

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It's believed that Kyle Chandler's turn as Hal Jordan will be a one-and-done with Lanterns. DC Studios plans to focus primarily on John Stewart, with Aaron Pierre expected to be Earth's main Green Lantern. 

The actor commented on Gunn's post, and while he may have only been expressing excitement, it makes sense to give John the spotlight in theaters with Man of Tomorrow
 

7. John Cena/Peacemaker - Rumored

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Alongside John Cena, Gunn completely reinvented the relatively obscure Peacemaker for the DCEU. Now, he's brought the character he essentially created into the DCU and reportedly has major plans for him. 

Chris Smith made a brief appearance in Superman, and Gunn remains insistent that Peacemaker season 2 is a Superman "sequel." If so, perhaps those final few episodes will tee up the DCU's first big bad? 
 

6. Jason Momoa/Lobo - Rumored

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Jason Momoa was the DCEU's Aquaman, but the Justice League star made no secret of the fact that Lobo was always his dream DC role. 

Gunn has given him that chance, and he'll debut in Supergirl. Rumour has it Momoa will be back for Man of Tomorrow, meaning fans could get the Superman vs. the Scourge o' the Cosmos scrap they've spent years dreaming of. 
 

5. Nicholas Hoult/Lex Luthor - Confirmed

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Nicholas Hoult looks set to be Man of Tomorrow's co-lead with Corenswet, with it looking likely that the movie's title refers to both Lex Luthor and Superman. Early promo art has also indicated that these two will team up and fight each other. 

Is it too soon for Gunn to turn Lex into a likeable antagonist? While that's not necessarily the direction this movie will take him in, a team-up is intriguing, especially with the villain decked out in his War Suit. 
 

4. Milly Alcock/Supergirl - Rumored

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Following a brief cameo in Superman, House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock will step into the spotlight as the Woman of Tomorrow in next summer's Supergirl

Alongside Superman, she made a shadowy cameo in Peacemaker season 2's recap. As she's already entrenched in the DCU, it makes sense for her to be part of this movie, especially if it ends up dealing with Clark's Kryptonian heritage (we'll touch more on that a little later in this feature).
 

3. Rachel Brosnahan/Lois Lane - Rumored

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Rachel Brosnahan stole the show in Superman as Lois Lane, and the trades have reported that she'll return for Man of Tomorrow

That makes perfect sense, especially as her and Clark's relationship continues to evolve. She also got in on the action in Superman, and between this and our next entry, we're hopeful that we'll get more than just one scene in The Daily Planet with Clark Kent. 
 

2. Skyler Gisondo/Jimmy Olsen - Confirmed

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Jimmy Olsen actor Skyler Gisondo had a questionable arc in Superman, but appears to have confirmed his role in this follow-up by sharing Gunn's Man of Tomorrow announcement. 

Gunn is said to have big plans for Jimmy, including a TV series that sees the photographer report on some of the DCU's villains. As noted, we just hope his presence means we spend a little more time in The Daily Planet newsroom.
 

1. Brainiac - Rumored

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What threat could possibly be big enough to unite Superman and Lex Luthor? Well, while far from confirmed, we're hearing rumblings that Man of Tomorrow will force these two enemies to unite against Brainiac. 

Kal-El and Lex both love their city in very different ways, and if Brainiac—who Supergirl will likely remember stealing Kandor when she was a teenager on Krypton—targets Metropolis, then all hell should break loose. 
 

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ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 9/4/2025, 10:14 AM
MORE!

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XKnight
XKnight - 9/4/2025, 10:55 AM
@ClungeOfSteel - RIP to all the new characters that James Gun will turn into jokes after getting his hands on them. So far:

Turned Superman into a man child Superboy

Lex Luthor into an internet troll

Supergirl into a drunk

Hawkgirl into a butt joke

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Bucky74
Bucky74 - 9/4/2025, 11:04 AM
@XKnight - Superman being a whiney man-child who needed “soothing” was the worst part. Compare that with Chris Reeve’s confident hero and it’s a tremendous downgrade
SuperCat
SuperCat - 9/4/2025, 10:21 AM
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Puckaluck
Puckaluck - 9/4/2025, 10:22 AM
Still pisses me right off with what they are doing with Hal. It’s such bullshit.
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 9/4/2025, 10:26 AM
@Puckaluck - what are they doing?
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/4/2025, 10:26 AM
This film will be sillier, campier, more cartoonish, parodish, and ultimately worse than the original and that's saying something. No substance, horrific color grading, terrible jokes that appeal to manchildren and 5 year olds, and plot hole filled mess.

Just a reminder, in it's 9th week MOS made 660 million. Diaperman made 611 million. Which one is really the "underperformance"?

Reboot the MCU and DCU
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/4/2025, 10:28 AM
@WalletsClosed - THE ONLY REASON IS BECAUSE OF CHINA. Stop being a fool. MoS made way less domestically. Reboot yourself into oblivion
ANewPope
ANewPope - 9/4/2025, 10:40 AM
@WalletsClosed - Reboot your whining & cope posts.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/4/2025, 10:27 AM
Or you could just look at the past fifty articles from the last two days.
SirReginald
SirReginald - 9/4/2025, 10:43 AM
Madds Mikkelsen for Brainiac
Bucky74
Bucky74 - 9/4/2025, 11:01 AM
@SirReginald - Agreed, but give him t he same look as the Brainac from the Krypton series. That was the best thing about that show (and the GL actor had a big role in it FYIi). Also, revamp the damn suit and loose the collar. Modern of classic outfit - pick one look Gunn
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 9/4/2025, 10:51 AM
Its a true pity that snyder gave us utter trash and now we are getting trash of a different kind. Maybe the next guy gets it
PatientXero
PatientXero - 9/4/2025, 10:55 AM
I think it’s safe to “confirm” Lois will be in it.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 9/4/2025, 11:00 AM
How DARE you forget about the hilarious Krypto the superpet ?!
FrankenDad
FrankenDad - 9/4/2025, 11:02 AM
I was kinda surprised to see a movie where Superman beat Lex so hard that he made him cry, but also kinda dug that moment.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/4/2025, 11:09 AM
While I thought Superman was solid , there’s an argument to be made that perhaps it was overstuffed which I can understand since it had to world build alongside introducing these characters which can be a daunting task….

However now that is out of the way , I hope this film is leaner with more meaty substance but we’ll see.

Anyway , I have no doubt Gunn is gonna have a ensemble to some degree but I hope the focus primarily retains on our 2 leads in Clark & Lex!!.
philinterrupted
philinterrupted - 9/4/2025, 11:11 AM
Didn’t he just announce this thing? How the frick would anybody know who’s in this movie?
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 9/4/2025, 11:54 AM
@philinterrupted

Aaron Pierre and Isabela Merced have all but confirmed they’re in it on instagram. The others outside of Hoult and Corensweat are speculation but I’m sure Borsnahan and Gisondo are both in it.
tb86
tb86 - 9/4/2025, 11:37 AM
I don’t understand. It’s a sequel, but it’s not a sequel?
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 9/4/2025, 11:50 AM
I am putting togther my ammunition for 2026 and 2027

Because I know @ClungeOfSteel with his old wrinkled ass will be hating, and of course @JoshWilding will be writing his bollocks lol.

We proved this year that DC is back and harder than ever.

2026 will be a double whammy. In 2027, we will continue.

For [frick]s Sake
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 9/4/2025, 12:04 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - lmao 🤣 my ass is silky smooth sir!

I won't deny the hating though 🙂🤭

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