Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now in theaters, and that means the promotional tour for cast and crew has reached its end. As a result, James Gunn is free to focus on running DC Studios and preparing to helm 2025's Superman: Legacy.
During an interview with Wired, the filmmaker was asked what he's currently working on. As well as sharing an update on Creature Commandos, Gunn confirmed recent reports that cameras will start rolling on the Man of Steel's big screen return next January.
"I'm working on Superman: Legacy which we shoot in January," he revealed. "We've been recording voices for our animated show, Creature Commandos. And then I'm helping other writers work on other projects in the DC world."
Shooting is expected to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, meaning the popular filming destination will likely double for Smallville and Metropolis.
In the same interview, Gunn was also asked about his DC Studios duties and explained how his role there differs from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
"It's actually a little different. Peter Safran does a lot of what Kevin Feige does. A lot of what I do is I just work on the creative side of things," the writer and director reveals. "So, mapping out the stories and the creative side of the universe is my job, much more so than some of the more administrative/executive type of stuff. Kevin has to do both."
Superman: Legacy won't be another origin story but the Clark Kent we meet for the first time here will be a "cub reporter" in Metropolis. He's expected to have already met Lois Lane and, potentially, his fellow heroes (Gunn has said they already exist in this world and that the Man of Tomorrow isn't the DCU's first metahuman).
Casting is currently underway, with the hope being that an official announcement is going to be made at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
Superman: Legacy is set to be released in theaters on July 11. 2025.