Gunn's 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' Wraps Filming
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- James Gunn announced on Threads that principal photography has wrapped on 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow,' posting crew photos and calling the shoot 'a truly joyful experience' with 'immense gratitude' to cast and crew.
- David Corenswet returns as Superman alongside Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with the sequel centering on an uneasy team-up against super-intelligent villain Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger.
- Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), and Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific) all reprise their roles from the 2025 film.
- Milly Alcock returns as Kara Zor-El after headlining this summer's 'Supergirl' solo film.
- Aaron Pierre joins the cast as John Stewart, debuting the Green Lantern role ahead of the HBO Max series 'Lanterns.'
- The film is slated for a July 9, 2027 theatrical release.
- Gunn marked the start of production on April 20 with an Instagram photo of a 'Luther, A' badge and a chessboard, then unveiled Luther's war suit in a June 1 'fit check' post.
Why it matters: The wrap confirms the next phase of Gunn's DC cinematic universe is on track for its July 9, 2027 release, and the Superman-Luthor-Brainiac team-up premise marks a notable structural pivot from the first film. The Aaron Pierre casting also ties the movie directly to HBO Max's 'Lanterns' series, signaling cross-platform franchise coordination between theatrical and streaming releases.
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