Skip to content
The Wire
COMICS· Production WrapAug 27, 2026

Gunn's Superman: Man of Tomorrow Wraps Principal Photography

James Gunn's highly anticipated DC Universe film, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, has concluded principal photography. The director shared his gratitude for the cast and crew as the blockbuster moves into post-production.

By Comics Today
5 min read

James Gunn announced that filming for Superman: Man of Tomorrow, starring David Corenswet, has officially wrapped.

Director James Gunn confirmed that principal photography has concluded for his upcoming DC Universe film, Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Gunn shared the news on social media, expressing profound gratitude to the dedicated cast and crew who brought the project to life. This milestone marks a significant step for the highly anticipated blockbuster, which aims to redefine the superhero genre for Warner Bros. and DC Comics.

Man of Tomorrow serves as a direct sequel to Gunn's successful 2025 Superman film, which introduced David Corenswet as the iconic hero and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. While the first installment performed well at the box office, a subsequent 2026 Supergirl film reportedly struggled with critics and audiences. This new Superman entry is poised to further establish the fresh cinematic era for DC.

Filming for Man of Tomorrow commenced swiftly, with Gunn indicating the start of production in April. The director noted the experience was "truly joyful," highlighting the collaborative spirit of his team. Nicholas Hoult, playing Lex Luthor, even celebrated the final shot by jumping into a lake, a moment Gunn captured and shared. The ensemble cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen.

The narrative for Man of Tomorrow will see Superman and Lex Luthor unexpectedly joining forces to confront a formidable new threat. This antagonist is widely anticipated to be the alien super-AI Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger, who has deep ties to both Superman and his cousin, Kara. Milly Alcock will return as Supergirl, alongside Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

Fans can anticipate the theatrical debut of Superman: Man of Tomorrow on July 9, 2027. The film will also introduce Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, making his big-screen debut after appearing in the acclaimed HBO series Lanterns. This expansion of the DC Universe promises new character dynamics and a continuation of the overarching storyline established by Gunn.

The Sunday edition

The week in comics, manga, film and the arts. One email, Sunday morning.

Free. Daily. No spam, no third-party lists.

Keep reading · The index
All Comics
  1. 01COMICS· Bollywood Buzz

    Aamir Khan Eyes Superhero Role in New Film Project

    5 min read →
  2. 02COMICS· Industry Architect

    Bruning Remakes DC: How One Creative Director Dragged Comics Into the Digital Age

    5 min read →
  3. 03COMICS· Collector's Trove

    Comics Executive Warren Bernard's Astonishing Collection Headed to Library of Congress

    5 min read →