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- James Gunn confirmed on Threads that he is actively writing his next film, stating, 'Already in it,' while awaiting the post-production process for 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'.
- James Gunn announced the assembly cut of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' is complete, following the August confirmation that filming had wrapped.
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow will continue the story from the 2025 'Superman' film, with David Corenswet returning as Clark Kent and facing a major threat from Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger.
- David Corenswet reprises his role as Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, who forms an uneasy alliance with the hero.
- Milly Alcock returns as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl after her lead role in the summer's 'Supergirl' film, expanding the DC Universe under Gunn’s direction.
- Aaron Pierre joins the DCU as John Stewart, making his big-screen debut in 'Man of Tomorrow' after being cast in the HBO Max series 'Lanterns'.
Why it matters: Gunn moving to write his next film before 'Man of Tomorrow' releases signals aggressive momentum for DC Studios’ new era. With key casting and narrative arcs already locked in, this accelerates the studio’s timeline for interconnected storytelling — directly impacting release planning, actor availability, and audience expectations for how fast the rebooted universe expands.
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