James Gunn Plans Superman, Lex Luthor Alliance in 'Man of Tomorrow' for July 2027

James Gunn has revealed key details about the upcoming Superman follow-up film, Man of Tomorrow, which will prominently feature an alliance between Superman and Lex Luthor as they confront a much larger threat. The film, set for release on July 9, 2027, will begin production in April 2026 and will give equal narrative weight to both characters, with Nicholas Hoult reprising his role as Lex Luthor outfitted in the iconic green and purple Warsuit. Gunn has described the story as complex, emphasizing it is as much a Lex movie as a Superman movie, and highlighted his enthusiasm for working with Hoult. The film is part of a broader DC Studios slate, which also includes the Supergirl movie scheduled for summer 2026, starring Milly Alcock, whom Gunn praises highly. This project follows the success of the 2025 Superman film, which earned nearly $615 million worldwide, solidifying its status as the top-grossing comic book movie of the year. Gunn continues to expand the DC Universe with interconnected projects like Peacemaker season two, strengthening the continuity of the Superman Saga.