SUPERMAN Star May Have Inadvertently Confirmed That We're Getting A Sequel

SUPERMAN Star May Have Inadvertently Confirmed That We're Getting A Sequel

All eyes are on Superman to be the movie that turns the DC brand's fortunes around, but is filmmaker James Gunn already working on a sequel? Comments from actor Wendell Pierce appear to suggest so...

By JoshWilding - Jul 02, 2025 06:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Warner Bros. Discovery is going all in on Superman, with a marketing campaign likely to have cost as much as the movie did to produce when all is said and done.

DC Studios co-CEO and Superman writer/director James Gunn has said that he'd be happy if the movie breaks even. However, it's surely vital for the DCU's future that the Man of Steel's big screen return be deemed a hit.

Ultimately, it being one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer will play much better than an endless series of articles from the trades about why it flopped (which would do next summer's Supergirl no favours). Time will tell on that front, but is Gunn confident enough in its success to already be planning a sequel? 

Asked by Collider whether he took anything from Superman's set, Perry White actor Wendell Pierce replied, "It’s a hot set, you don’t want to mess it up because, you know, the sequel is [Pauses] never mind."

Has the Thunderbolts* star inadvertently let the cat Superdog out of the bag? It's hard to say, as he may have just been having fun. However, Gunn has strongly hinted that he's working on a follow-up of some sort. 

"What I'm working on is in some way...I mean, yes, yes, yes, yes," the filmmaker said when he was asked about possible sequel plans. "But is it a straight-up Superman sequel? I would not say necessarily."

"I always leave saying I'm going to direct something till I'm actually done with the screenplay, and then I say, 'Yeah, I want to do this.' But it's probably what I will direct," Gunn continued. "Yeah, probably, to be totally realistic. Yes, probably."

Rumours continue to swirl that World's Finest, a Batman/Superman team-up, might be up next. Either way, we'd expect the Daily Planet set to play a recurring role in the DCU, and certainly whichever projects Clark Kent appears in.

You can watch an excerpt from this Superman interview in the X post 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.  

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 arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 7/2/2025, 6:18 AM
Gunn would be happy if this broke even? What a loser mentality
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/2/2025, 6:27 AM
@SteviesRightFoo - He’s being modest. Quite frankly I like this attitude. He’s not too confident which would be embarrassing if the end result is failure at the box office.
DTor91
DTor91 - 7/2/2025, 8:31 AM
@SteviesRightFoo - Dumbass
AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 7/2/2025, 8:54 AM
@DTor91 - be quiet Damien
MisterBones
MisterBones - 7/2/2025, 6:31 AM
A sequel wouldn’t be shocking stuff
0bstreperous
0bstreperous - 7/2/2025, 7:19 AM
@MisterBones - they are probably going to do World's Finest ( dawn of justice)
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/2/2025, 12:11 PM
@0bstreperous - I hope not. World's Finest is WAY too soon. Flesh out the two characters for a while first.
0bstreperous
0bstreperous - 7/2/2025, 3:28 PM
@lazlodaytona - what else would a kinda sequel be as James Gunn is saying?
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/2/2025, 6:33 AM
We'll get a sequel if this makes money, but we won't if it doesn't. It's that simple.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/2/2025, 7:02 AM
@TheJok3r - It should be. But this is DC that we're talking about here. It took 10 flops in a row for them to realize that people didn't want the DCEU.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 6:35 AM
Of course we are [frick]ing getting a sequel.

We are here to stay.

@JoshWilding

Thanks for point out the [frick]ing obvious 😂

For [frick]s Sake
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/2/2025, 6:43 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - its getting one whether it fails of not sir!

theres too much in the works for this universe to depend on 1 movie alone
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 7/2/2025, 7:27 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - "We are here to stay." DCEU says hi XD
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 7:36 AM
@JurassicClunge -I can see that your mission is to keep winding me up and take my youthful spirit to make yourself feel better. 😒

With all your formalities and. 😂

However, regarding your annoying comment, the truth is that the DC Universe (DCU) is relying on the success of just one movie. Superman is the cornerstone of the entire universe; if he fails, the whole universe fails. It wouldn’t feel right if another character led the charge, not even Batman.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 7:38 AM
@Urubrodi - My Brutha👊🏿

Take That! @JurassicClunge
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/2/2025, 7:44 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - [frick] me, man, I'm not sure I even want to watch this [frick]ing movie, never mind a [frick]ing sequel.

I appreciate I'm exposed more to this stuff the the [frick]ing normies out there, but between the [frick]ing clips, promos, interviews, publicity stunts, and Gunn's endless [frick]ing yammering, I'm sick of Superman. 😂

Make mine [frick]ing Marvel.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 7:51 AM
@JoshWilding - [frick] me, matey.

Im [frick]ing disappointed.

This old ass mother[frick]er @JurassicClunge has got to you too.

What the [frick] is wrong with you people?

But I'll at least we agree that Gunn can't keep his [frick]ing mouth shut.🤦🏾‍♂️

However, the movie?

Josh, come on mate, I can't believe you dont have faith in it.

[frick]ing Marvel is dead. They will take one-shot with the two avengers movies and then go down another [frick]ing downward spiral.

[frick]ing hell Josh, I expected more of you.

For [frick]s Sake

Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 7/2/2025, 8:31 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - I'm a Marvel guy myself, but I can't imagine being a comics fan and not being hyped for a new Superman movie. Will it be ridiculous? Probably yes. Will it be a good time at the movies? Also probably yes.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/2/2025, 9:32 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - IDK, @JurassicClunge speaks a lot of [frick]ing sense, if you ask me!

Seriously, there's plenty of DC movies and TV shows I love, but Superman has never been my favourite character and I think it could go either way. Recycling the classic them, Lex Luthor as the villain, a bunch of friends and family playing weird-ass characters I'm not interested in...but at the same time, it's a stellar cast, the visuals look great, and I do have faith in Gunn.

HOWEVER, Marvel is [frick]ing dead? Get outta here with that, my man - DC will always be Marvel's bitch. 😉
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 9:35 AM
@Clintthahamster - Thank you 👊🏿
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 10:12 AM
@JoshWilding - Shiit

(@JurassicClunge I bet you're loving this)

DC will always be Marvel’s bitch?

Ooooo, it's on now.

Jesus [frick]ing Christ, mate, did you smack your skull on a Secret Invasion DVD?

Marvel’s been rotting like a dead raccoon in the sun since Endgame. Phase 4 and 5 are a [frick]ing clown show:

Quantumania tanked so hard it made [frick]ing Morbius look like Avatar.

The Marvels collapsed at the box office with the [frick]ing lowest opening weekend in MCU history.

Blade’s been delayed four [frick]ing times, with more rewrites than a high school dropout’s [frick]ing essay and [frick]ing hell, like every coloured hero, its a full-time load of bollocks.

But let me not digress and get back to other [frick]ing facts.

Secret Invasion was so [frick]ing bad even Samuel L. Jackson looked bored with his one [frick]ing eye.

She-Hulk’s VFX were a joke, and its viewership dropped off a [frick]ing cliff or shall I say drove off like Thelma and Louise.

Eternals scored a pathetic 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, the MCU’s first rotten [frick]ing rating ever.

Disney had to admit to investors that Marvel’s streaming shows caused “dilution of focus” and hurt the brand, duh, you [frick]ing think 🙄

Meanwhile, we at DC’s Superman is bringing back the world’s first and greatest superhero with a fresh vibe, an Oscar-level cast (David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult as Lex [frick]ing Luthor) (as we always [frick]ing do anyway, Oscar worth level cast), and a budget that’ll make Marvel’s discount VFX houses cry themselves to [frick]ing sleep.

But let me go further or deeper in to your [frick]ing level. Comicbookmovie.com(with the comic book foucus), Superman comics outsold every Marvel hero for DECADES, he [frick]ing defined superheroes. Your boss, Stan Lee himself credited Superman’s success as proof superheroes could [frick]ing sell mate, leading to the creation of [frick]ing Marvel. Without Superman, your precious MCU or Marvel wouldn’t [frick]ing exist.

You say DC is Marvel’s bitch? 😂😂😂

Wake the [frick] up Mate, The Batman pulled in over $770 million solo, and Joker did over a billion with an R-rating and both scored Oscar nominations. At the same time, your [frick]ing Marvel pumped out twerking She-Hulk memes and two hours of Harry Styles popping up to [frick]ing confuse everyone.

Let me keep [frick]ing going mate, you wanna talk recent box office? Guardians Vol. 3 was solid but Quantumania and The Marvels erased any [frick]ing momentum. Meanwhile, DC’s slate is rebuilding around Superman, and when he hits, it’s gonna bury your rotting [frick]ing Marvel carcass deeper than the [frick]ing Inhumans’ TV show [frick]ing ever did.

And don’t even [frick]ing start with “but Marvel has more movies!” Quantity over quality is why they’re [frick]ing dead. We and if your [frick]ing honest with yourself are [frick]ing tired of endless mid-tier shows and [frick]ing filler films.

So yeah, keep slurping the cold, dead drips of Marvel’s decaying [frick]ing franchise while you wait for Kang to get recast again.

So yes, Marvel is [frick]ing dead. For [frick]’s sake.

So, in closing of the great @Nolanite

The Kendo Man..… Out 🎤
Juicebox316
Juicebox316 - 7/2/2025, 10:29 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - So... I'm a DC fan. But I also enjoy Marvel. We agree that 4 & 5 have been trash. But, you can't spend THAT MUCH TIME writing a novel to trash Josh while at the same time omitting all of DC failures over the last decade. I'd argue that you ignoring all of that to try and make Josh look silly (which I appreciate) devalues your entire argument. DC has been reeling and pumping out trash since TDKR's credits ended. Barring Wonder Woman, Aquaman (which was cute, but not great) and Shazaam (see Aquaman), DC's film slate has VASTLY underperformed to put it mildly. And I'm a MoS and BvS (Ultimate) apologist. But if you're going to try and own someone, at least be honest with yourself about the entire scope of your argument.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 10:44 AM
@Juicebox316 - Matey, please, it’s not that [frick]ing serious. With respect to everything he is doing here, I’d never intentionally try to make Josh look silly. This is a forum where we argue, debate, and nerd out over all things comics, It’s never personal, at least not for me.

Not that it’s any [frick]ing concern of yours, but this isn’t the first or last time I’ll agree or disagree with Josh; it’s all part of the [frick]ing fun. If you read the context of our messages, you’d know it’s all tongue-in-cheek banter, so if you’re trying to start something, or even if you’re not, I’ll gladly comment on what you said about DC too.

To [frick]ing clarify: the argument was specifically about Superman, the new DCU, and the current sorry state of Marvel. I only went nuclear after the “DC is Marvel’s bitch” line and as a fellow DC fan, you should understand I had to defend our side(in [frick]ing fun mate).

So please, enjoy or not my [frick]ing novel and have a [frick]ing cup of tea, mate. ☕😉

For [frick]s Sake
Juicebox316
Juicebox316 - 7/2/2025, 10:48 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - Ha. I didn't say anything about taking anything personally, just jovially pointing out the [MASSIVE] flaw and omission in your argument. I'm all smiles over here, bud. Love the deflection, though.

I love how you commenting on a public forum is no concern of ours. Once again, destroying the point you made in the paragraph directly above it. Calm down. :-*
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 10:58 AM
@Juicebox316 - Brutha, I am always calm, [frick]ing trust me on that.

But exactly my point, sometimes people here on the forum want to stir things up or make things negative when we’re all just here for a good time. So keep [frick]ing smiling, though, because I’m always [frick]ing grinning too. 😁

And just to clarify, there wasn’t a massive flaw in my argument, because we weren’t talking about the DCEU. 😉

Fair play, though, your move also got me all pumped up! 😂😂. That’s what makes this place fun. Let’s keep it rolling and leave the drama to the movies.

DC Forever👊🏿

For [frick]s Sake
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 11:02 AM
@Juicebox316 - Sorry, I take that back.

I actually never [frick]ing calm.🤦🏾‍♂️

I am a bit of loose [frick]ing cannon here but its all in [frick]ing fun. 🤣🤬

Nolanite
Nolanite - 7/2/2025, 11:06 AM
@THEKENDOMAN -

Well said sir. Well said.

Some of these idiots just don't know. And then they wonder why Marvel is failing.

Nolanite out
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 11:23 AM
@Nolanite - My man, [frick]ing out of the shadows👊🏿

No, let's not be insultive here, they're just biased by the love for Marvel and can't see, so someone like me needs to clear their sight and end with a dose of Nolanite 😂

Anyway, always pleasure reading you matey but better run back into the shadows before the JuiceMan @Juicebox316 comes looking for a flaw or omission 😎
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/2/2025, 11:25 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - "Jesus [frick]ing Christ, mate, did you smack your skull on a Secret Invasion DVD?"


Hahahahaha
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 11:34 AM
@McMurdo - He said “DC will always be Marvel’s bitch” 🤷‍♂️
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/2/2025, 11:37 AM
@THEKENDOMAN - Hey, I'll acknowledge that Marvel Studios isn't firing on all cylinders, but the movies and TV shows you don't [frick]ing mention are still better than almost everything DC has done with the DCEU. And yes, Joker is GREAT, but the sequel - one of the worst [frick]ing comic book movies EVER.

I would argue that Superman has an Emmy-level cast, because most of them are TV-level actors and Gunn is spending more money on hiring his [frick]ing buddies than casting A-Listers. The Man of Steel? More like the Man of Snores. Boring character, but [frick] me, if anyone can make him soar, it should be Gunn.

Also, get out of her with that [frick]ing Eternals slander. Kro was ass, but have you not seen the quote on the back of the Blu-ray? If not, it's in [frick]ing bargain wins everywhere. 😂

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THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 12:06 PM
@JoshWilding - He's [frick]ing posted the Blu Ray😂😂😂😂
Love it matey.🙌👊🏿

But just when I thought I was out, you [frick]ing pull me back in….

I'll keep my novel(@Juicebox316) [frick]ing short, shall I?

“Marvel firing on all cylinders”? Matey, they’re missing more cylinders than a [frick]ing 1920s tractor. 🤦🏾‍♂️ Phases 4 and 5 have been a parade of mid-tier mush that even Kevin Feige can’t spin anymore.

And Emmy-level cast? Ok, I can run with that but [frick] me. Let’s not play it down but unpack it:

Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel) has five Emmy nominations and one win, she is literally an Emmy-level actress.

Skyler Gisondo (The Righteous Gemstones, Licorice Pizza) is one of the most in-demand young actors in Hollywood.

Nicholas Hoult has starred in everything from Mad Max: Fury Road to The Favourite and The Great (another Emmy my son).

Meanwhile, Marvel’s so [frick]ing desperate they’re bringing back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to distract from the fact the current MCU roster is filled with characters even hardcore fans can’t name without [frick]ing Google.

As for Eternals, you quoting the bargain bin special? That’s the best [frick]ing joke you’ve made yet. As I stated and failed to admit the fact😆 Rotten Tomatoes has Eternals at 47%, the MCU’s first certified rotten film. That’s not me slandering it, mate, that’s the critics and the audiences [frick]ing burying it alive.

And Superman boring? The world’s first and greatest superhero, whose crest is recognised in every country on earth, boring? The hero who inspired literally every cape that followed?
Matey, you don’t have to like him, but you can’t deny the legacy and with Gunn behind the wheel, it’s about to remind everyone why the ‘S’ stands for [frick]ing hope.

For [frick]s Sake
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/2/2025, 12:11 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - LMFAO i was stuck in a work meeting but you guys are killing me 😅😭😭😭😭

Getting @JoshWilding seal of approval made my day 😅😅😅

It's probably why I haven't been banned yet 😎 (I won't push it though)!

This exchange has me in stitches 🤣 😂 seeing josh mimic the way you talk is hilarious lmfao
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 12:18 PM
@JurassicClunge - Its been a fun [frick]ing ride matey.

And its still [frick]ing on, so [frick]ing stick around.

🙄@ Been in a work meeting

Making us look like we [frick]ing bums… bitch😂
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/2/2025, 12:22 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - hahaha

Trust me mate its just me moving my mouse and trying not to fall asleep whilst at my computer 😭😭

Nothing too active 💀
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 12:33 PM
@JurassicClunge - Thats why I love you matey!!

Always know how [frick]ing make me feel better😂
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 7/2/2025, 12:46 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - [frick] sake, man, so many [frick]ers here will think we're really laying into each other and can't see that this kind of debate is what made CBM's comments section GREAT for so long.

All valid points. I'm going into Superman with an open mind. You're talking to someone who had a great time with Batman v Superman (aside from [frick]ing Doomsday), so I have no hate for DC...they're just nowhere near as good as Marvel and never will be.

Marvel's characters are better, more compelling, and more relatable. Gunn should be directing some of these movies, but he's not the right person to take charge of an entire slate of projects - that's evident from what a [frick]ing shitshow the "Gods and Monsters" slate has been. I'll never pick Supergirl and [frick]ing Clayface over Spider-Man and Doomsday, but wish DC Studios all the luck in the world.

Why? 1) more superhero movies are what I want as a fan, even if some of them are [frick]ing DC and 2) more superhero movies mean I make more [frick]ing money, baby! [frick].
JurassicClunge
JurassicClunge - 7/2/2025, 12:57 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - haha its all love bro 😄 🫵🏿👌🏿👊🏿
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/2/2025, 1:04 PM
@JoshWilding - Couldn’t have said it better myself, matey. This is exactly what CBM is about, throwing down in epic debates, trading shots, and having a laugh. But there’s always some [frick]ers who think we’re one comment away from a cage match instead of just being passionate fans. 😂

And honestly, I agree with you on almost every count. And [frick] yeah, the Gods and Monsters slate rollout has been a [frick]ing trainwreck PR-wise, because [frick]ing Gunn can't keep us [frick]ing mouth shit. More superhero movies? Absolutely, give me all of ’em, DC or Marvel, because more movies mean more fun for us and more cash for everyone covering this [frick]ing madness!

But I’ve got to [frick]ing disagree on Marvel having better characters. For me, it’s not that they’re more compelling or relatable, it’s just that Marvel’s heroes are usually written like [frick]ing everyday people with flaws you can see in yourself, while DC’s are like modern gods or mythical figures wrestling with massive, [frick]ing epic stakes. That doesn’t make one better, just different [frick]ing vibes and I’ve always been tucking drawn to the larger-than-life personalities of DC’s pantheon.

Overall, respect, matey, this is exactly the kind of banter that keeps this place alive. Here’s to more of it! 🍻😂

For [frick]s Sake
Juicebox316
Juicebox316 - 7/2/2025, 1:12 PM
@THEKENDOMAN - I mean, we can't talk about Marvel's shit movies without addressing DC's shit movies. They all took place around the same time, sans TDK trilogy.

And I'm happy I was able to help you process your way through that and that we both ended up at the same conclusion. And I'm here for the banter and fun, but I also call a spade exactly that. *tips cap*
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