'Man of Tomorrow' Flies In: James Gunn Announces 2027 Release Date for 'Superman' Sequel

Up, up and away! A "Superman" sequel is in the works. Writer-director James Gunn, who now presides over DC Studios with producer Peter Safran, shared on Instagram Wednesday that a new film, called "Man of Tomorrow," will arrive in theaters July 9, 2027. His post included an image of Superman and Lex Luthor standing together, with Luthor in a purple-and-green power suit with his fists clenched. The 2015 artwork, drawn by Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics Jim Lee, shows Superman holding a screwdriver, smiling and leaning on Luthor. Leading men David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult also shared the post on their handles with the caption, "Man of Tomorrow. In theatres July 9, 2027." Corenswet's post featured an image drawn by DC Comics' artist Jorge Jimenez and Hoult's by Mitch Gerads.Replying to the posts, Gunn wrote in the commets, "See you on set in not too long!" "Superman" was released in July and took a unique approach to the mainstream superhero - though it differed from the idiosyncratic, misfit approach of Gunn's other superhero films like "Suicide Squad" and "Guardians of the Galaxy." While still irreverent, Gunn's "Superman" is an immigrant story. His Man of Steel, portrayed by the charming David Corenswet, avoided cliches. "Superman" was also a commercial success. After eight weeks in theatres, "Superman" has earned approximately $352 million at the domestic box office, according to ComScore. It opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales in its first weekend, according to studio estimates. And it became the first DC title to surpass $100 million in its opening weekend since "Wonder Woman" in 2017. "Superman" is Gunn and Safran's first release since they were handed the keys to DC's superhero cinematic universe.