The sequel to the Superman film, which took cinemas by storm this summer, has been officially announced. Director James Gunn announced that the anticipated sequel will be released in the summer of 2027. The film, titled Man of Tomorrow, will be released on July 9, 2027.

A New Superman Film is Coming

The cast of the first film returns in the new film. David Corenswet returns as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. New additions to the cast include Isabela Merced, who plays Hawkgirl, and Pom Klementieff, who previously worked with James Gunn on the Guardians of the Galaxy series.

Details about the plot of Man of Tomorrow are limited for now. However, the image James Gunn shared for the announcement suggests that the film will bring to the big screen a story about Superman and Lex Luthor from the comics, working together. In this series, Superman helps Lex Luthor build himself a futuristic armor using Kryptonian technology to confront a greater enemy that threatens the world.

Now that the film’s release date has been announced, it appears filming will begin soon. This means new information about the film will emerge in the coming weeks. It’s rumored that this project will further expand the DC universe.

Given James Gunn’s previous projects, Man of Tomorrow is expected to introduce new characters and storylines to the universe. Fans are already eager to learn more about the future of the DC universe.