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James Gunn Confirms He’s ‘Already’ Writing His Next Film Ahead of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’
Confirmed
In Short: James Gunn has confirmed he is already writing his next film following the completion of the first assembly cut of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow.' The film, which Gunn both wrote and directed, is set to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.
Gunn announced the title and date in September 2025, and principal photography began in April 2026 under the working title 'Exodus,' wrapping on August 26, 2026.
In a recent update, Gunn revealed that he had to start writing his next film while waiting for the assembly cut of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow.' He wrote on Threads, 'Already in it. I had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!,' confirming his next project.
The sequel, 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow,' centers on an uneasy alliance between Superman and Lex Luthor, who are forced to work together against a greater threat: the superintelligent antagonist Brainiac.
Gunn revealed the first official look at Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor Warsuit, which has since been shown in an actual battle scene in set footage.
The film’s plot reportedly diverges from a typical hero-versus-villain narrative, with Superman and Lex Luthor forming a reluctant partnership to combat a far bigger danger.
Gunn’s follow-up to 'Superman' is officially titled 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow,' and it has now finished shooting, with the first assembly cut completed.
Gunn’s next film will also introduce Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, who is debuting in the HBO Max series 'Lanterns.'
Gunn began running DC Studios alongside Peter Safran in 2022, and he has praised Safran's leadership, saying, 'Peter’s the best.'
Gunn emphasized the importance of their collaboration, stating, 'He does everything I don’t do well. He keeps the ship steady, keeps everyone aligned, connects us with Jim Lee and the comics side and unifies departments that used to operate separately.'
Background
James Gunn has confirmed that he is already writing his next film, following the completion of the first assembly cut of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow.' The film, which Gunn both wrote and directed, is set to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow is a 2020 American animated superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman. Produced by Warner Bros.
What's confirmed
- Gunn announced the title and date in September 2025, and principal photography began in April 2026 under the working title “Exodus” and wrapped on August 26, 2026.
- Gunn is writing and directing, building directly on the threads he set up in Superman.
- Gunn revealed the first official look at Hoult’s Lex Luthor Warsuit, and set footage has since shown it in an actual battle scene.
- In the comics, Luthor builds the armored suit to physically match Superman — a strong signal of where his arc is heading after the clone plan collapsed.
- Latest Update, October 4, 2026: James Gunn confirms the first assembly cut of Man of Tomorrow is complete, and he is already writing his next movie.
- James Gunn’s follow-up to Superman is officially titled Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and it has now finished shooting.
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow hits theaters July 9, 2027 — almost exactly two years after Superman.
- It’s the next big DCU film, arriving ahead of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II.
- We covered the announcement when it landed: the Man of Tomorrow release date reveal.
- This is the hook that makes it more than just “Superman 2.” Rather than another straight hero-versus-villain bout, the story reportedly centers on an uneasy, reluctant alliance between Superman and Lex Luthor, forced to work together against a far bigger threat.
- After Luthor’s clone scheme failed in the first film, he’s done outsourcing the job — but a greater danger pulls the two archenemies onto the same side.
- Along with writing and directing his “Superman” films, Gunn began running DC Studios alongside Peter Safran in 2022.
What's still developing
- Responding to a fan who asked whether he was ready to begin writing another movie on Threads, Gunn confirmed he was already working on it.