James Gunn Announces Filming on 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' Has Officially Wrapped

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Director James Gunn has officially confirmed the completion of principal photography for 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'The storyline forces David Corenswet's Superman to team up with Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor against BrainiacThe upcoming DC feature film officially arrives in theaters on July 9 2027

Writer and director James Gunn has officially wrapped principal photography on DC’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Gunn confirmed the production milestone via Threads, expressing gratitude for his cast and crew alongside behind-the-scenes set photos.

Serving as the direct sequel to 2025’s Superman, the upcoming feature sees David Corenswet return as the titular hero. The plot forces Superman into an unexpected alliance with his primary adversary, Lex Luthor—played by Nicholas Hoult—in order to defeat the super-intelligent antagonist Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger. Gunn revealed on Threads, "That's a wrap on principal photography for Man of Tomorrow. Truly a joyful experience and I have immense gratitude to my cast and crew. First photo: [Nicholas Hoult] jumped in the lake after last shot. Second photo: The brain trust (except Brian) around video village during the whole shoot. They make making movies fun."

The ensemble cast features returning actors including Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. Additionally, Milly Alcock reprises her role as Kara Zor-El (Supergirl), while Aaron Pierre joins the film as John Stewart ahead of his debut in HBO Max’s Lanterns series.

Superman: Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to officially release in theaters on July 9, 2027.

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