New MAN OF TOMORROW Artwork Features Superman VERSUS Lex As Isabela Merced And More Tease Involvement

New MAN OF TOMORROW Artwork Features Superman VERSUS Lex As Isabela Merced And More Tease Involvement

Two more pieces of artwork for Man of Tomorrow have been revealed, this time showcasing a Superman/Lex Luthor team-up and battle. We may also have some news on the Superman follow-up's supporting cast...

By JoshWilding - Sep 03, 2025 02:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Earlier today, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn announced his next DCU movie, Man of Tomorrow. We still know relatively little about what to expect from the project, but David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult have just shared two more pieces of teaser art, illustrated by Jorge Jiménez and Mitch Gerads.

The first depicts Superman standing side-by-side with Lex Luthor against an unknown foe. The second, meanwhile, shows the Man of Steel exchanging blows with his enemy (in both pieces, the LuthorCorp CEO is decked out in his classic War Suit from the comics). 

Given how much it differs from piece to piece, the War Suit design appears open to interpretation by each artist. However, we can quite clearly see that it's meant to be the DCU's Superman. 

With Corenswet and Hoult confirmed, we're hearing that Rachel Brosnahan is also back as Lois Lane. Superman and Peacemaker star Isabela Merced has seemingly announced her involvement by sharing Gunn's post with the words "See you soon." Jimmy Olsen actor Skyler Gisondo has also shared it, albeit without comment.

Lanterns star Aaron Pierre also responded to Gunn by saying, "Yes, indeed!" That doesn't sound like much more than an expression of excitement on the John Stewart actor's part, but DC Studios reportedly has big plans for the Green Lantern Corps member. 

Over on Threads, the filmmaker confirmed the obvious by telling a fan that Man of Tomorrow is the next instalment of the Superman Saga.

"I’m totally done with the treatment. My treatments are incredibly intense. They’re not regular treatments," Gunn said of Man of Tomorrow last month. "They’re 60-page treatments with dialogue and everything. And so, now I’m just turning that into a script. We’re planning out when we’re going to shoot that. It’s going to be much sooner rather than later."

He's not revealed much beyond that, but has remained adamant that this project is not Superman 2. As of now, it's looking increasingly likely that this will be a Superman/Lex Luthor team-up that pits the enemies-turned-reluctant allies against a much bigger threat. Brainiac, perhaps? 

Check out this latest teaser art for Man of Tomorrow in the Instagram posts below. 

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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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/3/2025, 2:47 PM
Honestly , I am liking this idea more & more…

I still would have preferred a Superman & Supergirl team-up instead but it’s certainly more appealing to me then a “Justice Gang” film (even though I liked those characters aswell to various extents).

The idea of Superman and Lex having to team up after the last film against likely a bigger threat with all the animosity & friction they have sounds juicy & real fun imo so looking forward to this!!.
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 9/3/2025, 2:47 PM
Armor won’t protect Luther’s exposed dome!
TheNewYorkerr
TheNewYorkerr - 9/3/2025, 2:58 PM
@Dotanuki - Lex doesn’t even need amor to beat Gunn’s Superman LOL
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 9/3/2025, 3:07 PM
@Dotanuki - ive always had an issue with the exposed head lol maybe a for distractions from the shine off his dome
Bucky74
Bucky74 - 9/3/2025, 3:34 PM
@NonPlayerC - They could simply add a clear force field
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 9/3/2025, 4:31 PM
@Bucky74 - for sure, and sometimes they do, but many times they dont. when they dont I always just think that the force of Superman's punch at close range would at least burst lex's ear drums and at most explode his head. not to mention just flying around, I have a motorcycle in Florida and it hurts when you hit a fly without a face shield of some sort. hitting a bird would damn near knock you out lol
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/3/2025, 2:52 PM
Saw this comment on Reddit:
To put things into perspective, between the release of The Batman (March 4, 2022) and the current planned release of The Batman: Part II (October 1, 2027), James Gunn would have written and/or directed 3 movies (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Superman, Man of Tomorrow), a television special (The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special), and at least 2 (likely more) seasons of television (Creature Commandos Season 1, Peacemaker Season 2), plus produced at least 3 more movies (Supergirl, Coyote vs. Acme, Clayface) and an extra season of television (Lanterns). All while becoming the head of an entire studio, and still having the time to respond to random comments on social media.

Why the [frick] did Feige let him go hahaha
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 9/3/2025, 3:19 PM
@bobevanz - 😂 I vividly recall folks being done with Gunn after Guardians 2, then hopping back on after Disney let him go.
narrow290
narrow290 - 9/3/2025, 3:40 PM
@bobevanz - I love Gunn. He's locked in
SiMo
SiMo - 9/3/2025, 2:53 PM
Yes!
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 9/3/2025, 2:55 PM
I like the Kirby-esque lines
MisterBones
MisterBones - 9/3/2025, 2:59 PM
I expect to see new Justice gang members added to the roster
ClungeOfSteel
ClungeOfSteel - 9/3/2025, 3:06 PM
Script gonna be thinner than the last movie's 😬
1stDalek
1stDalek - 9/3/2025, 3:26 PM
Superman and Lex together! Not sure Brainiac is the correct villain for this team up, but I could definitely see them team up to fight Parasite or Mongul.
RolandD
RolandD - 9/3/2025, 3:33 PM
@1stDalek - It would have to be a world-level threat for them to team up and I don’t think Parasite rises to that level. We’ll see of course.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/3/2025, 4:04 PM
@1stDalek - I hope it’s not Mongul though that’s more of a personal thing since I have never really cared much for the character.

Also Parasite would be interesting but feels too small scale to require both but we’ll see.
1stDalek
1stDalek - 9/3/2025, 4:16 PM
@RolandD - Parasite isn't *that* strong, but he presents an interesting challenge to Superman with his energy absorption that I can see him needing Lex's smarts to beat. Specially if they go the Man of Tomorrow route and he grows to kaiju size

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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/3/2025, 4:24 PM
@1stDalek - good point.
1stDalek
1stDalek - 9/3/2025, 4:32 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I agree that Mongul isn't the most interesting, but he's a good option if you don't want to give the villain much screen time. He can have a couple generic monologues and then show up in the 3rd act to fight Superman.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/3/2025, 5:23 PM
@1stDalek - true I guess.
Bucky74
Bucky74 - 9/3/2025, 3:32 PM
This throwdown should have been in the first film. Instead, we got Hammer of Brovia/Ultraman/Clone-man/Not Bazzaro. Also, please lose the collar and tighten the trunks (while also shortening them a bit), and the entire suit.
RockReigns
RockReigns - 9/3/2025, 3:33 PM
The fact we’re getting a Superman sequel based on SUPERMAN and all related characters instead of a Batman movie with Superman as a cuck. Very happy.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 9/3/2025, 3:54 PM
@RockReigns - I guess you already forgot what the first movie was.

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MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 9/3/2025, 3:58 PM
@RockReigns - The only fact here is your selective memory.
RockReigns
RockReigns - 9/3/2025, 4:06 PM
@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - because Superman, the main character, was stopping the rift.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 9/3/2025, 3:44 PM
Can't wait for more fight scenes like this:

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DannyBrandy20
DannyBrandy20 - 9/3/2025, 3:54 PM
@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - User Comment Image
MrDandy
MrDandy - 9/3/2025, 3:56 PM
Looks like we are finally getting the battle armor.
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 9/3/2025, 4:16 PM
Hmmm....I knew we would get a team-up eventually....but Lex in back to back movies? Come on man....
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/3/2025, 4:24 PM
@BlackStar25 - I don’t mind him in back to back films as long as he’s not the main baddie since I do like Hoult’s version
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 9/3/2025, 4:27 PM
@BlackStar25 - up to a certain point, every Earthbound Superman movie should have at least Lois, Jimmy, Clark and Lex.
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 9/3/2025, 4:57 PM
@UltimaRex - I get that but....damn! He just went to jail. Now he is teaming up with Superman? Guess I'll just have to wait and see who they get there
MisterBones
MisterBones - 9/3/2025, 4:49 PM
@fosdog -

We need Mongul
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fosdog
fosdog - 9/3/2025, 4:49 PM
I sincerely hope we get another villain besides Luthor in this movie, or a future movie. I love Luthor as a villain, but he is getting way over used!!! I know Supes doesn't have the rogues gallery that Batman, Spider-man, or even the Flash have, but he has some good villains besides Luthor. To name a few: Conduit (relative unknown, but a little backstory and I believe he could work), Braniac, Parasite, Metallo, Mongul (good time to get John Stewart involved), Barrage (relative unknown, but a little backstory and I believe he could work), Bloodthirst (relative unknown, but a little backstory and I believe he could work), or Rogol Zaar (relative unknown, but claimed to be the destroyer of Krypton, so this would make for a good Supergirl team-up). Just this ol' boy's opinion.
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 9/3/2025, 5:07 PM
Not one rational opinion on r/dceuleaks, just bile inducing sycophantism
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 9/3/2025, 5:07 PM
Hyped!!!!!! As a huge fan of the first film this is fantastic news
Gambito
Gambito - 9/3/2025, 5:21 PM
A new superman movie AND a new Batman movie in the same year!!??? Hyped!!!

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