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Man of Tomorrow (2027 film)

Man of Tomorrow is an upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics characters Superman and Lex Luthor.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Man of Tomorrow is an upcoming American superhero film based on DC Comics characters Superman and Lex Luthor. Written and directed by James Gunn, it is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on July 9, 2027, as the fourth film in the DC Universe (DCU).

Premise

Man of Tomorrow is an upcoming DC Studios superhero film that continues the story of Superman and Lex Luthor. Available reporting describes the film as a team-up between the two characters against a larger threat, Brainiac.

Production

James Gunn is credited as writer and director. The film is positioned as the fourth feature in the DC Universe and a follow-up to Superman (2025).

Cast

David Corenswet returns as Clark Kent / Superman and Nicholas Hoult returns as Lex Luthor. Other reported cast members include Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, Frank Grillo, María Gabriela de Faría, Sara Sampaio, Milly Alcock, Lars Eidinger, Aaron Pierre, and Xolo Maridueña.

Release

Warner Bros. Pictures is scheduled to release the film theatrically in the United States on July 9, 2027. Some reports also say it is expected to be released in IMAX.

Key facts

  • Upcoming superhero film centered on Superman and Lex Luthor.
  • James Gunn is both writer and director.
  • Follows Superman (2025) as part of the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
  • David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult reprise their roles as Superman and Lex Luthor.
  • Release date is July 9, 2027 in the United States.
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Canadian context

The film is part of a major Hollywood franchise likely to receive Canadian theatrical distribution and coverage, but no Canada-specific production or release details are confirmed in the supplied sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Man of Tomorrow (2027)?
It is an upcoming American superhero film in the DC Universe, based on Superman and Lex Luthor.
Who is directing the film?
James Gunn is writing and directing the film.
When is it scheduled to be released?
It is scheduled for release in the United States on July 9, 2027.
Is it connected to Superman (2025)?
Yes. It is described as a follow-up to Superman (2025) and part of the DCU.
Who stars in the film?
Reported cast includes David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, and others.
Who is the villain?
Reports identify Brainiac as the main threat in the film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_Tomorrow_(film)
    Supports: Director, cast, DCU placement, premise, and U.S. release date.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37833661/
    Supports: U.S. release date.
  3. Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/09/dc-studios-superman-movie-man-of-tomorrow-summer-2027-1236505478/
    Supports: Release date and returning leads.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/man-of-tomororw-super-man-movie-1236350987/
    Supports: Official title and release date announcement.
  5. Nerdist — https://www.nerdist.com/article/man-of-tomorrow-superman-james-gunn-everything-we-know/
    Supports: Gunn comments, team-up premise, and Brainiac reporting.