James Gunn confirms Superman sequel filming has finished
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James Gunn has confirmed that principal photography has finished on Man of Tomorrow, the forthcoming Superman sequel from DC Studios. The milestone means the film has completed its main shoot and remains on course for its scheduled 9 July 2027 release, with David Corenswet returning as Clark Kent.
Gunn described the production as a joyful experience and thanked its cast and crew, sharing behind-the-scenes photographs including one with Nicholas Hoult, who returns as Lex Luthor. The ensemble also includes Rachel Brosnahan, Lars Eidinger, Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Adria Arjona, Aaron Pierre and Xolo Maridueña; Gunn separately said no DCU projects are on hold amid the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- Superman sequel completes principal photography
- Release remains set for July 2027
- Gunn says DCU projects are not on hold
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Superman is one of DC Comics’ best-known superheroes, an alien raised on Earth who works as the journalist Clark Kent while protecting people with extraordinary powers. The character has appeared in films for decades and is central to DC’s shared screen universe of heroes and villains.
James Gunn is the co-head of DC Studios and is directing its new Superman films. David Corenswet plays Superman, while Rachel Brosnahan plays journalist Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult plays the villain Lex Luthor, a powerful businessman and long-time opponent of Superman.
The sequel is part of DC Studios’ effort to build an interconnected series of films and television programmes. Its progress matters because Superman is intended to be a leading figure in that wider plan.
Full account
James Gunn has said that principal photography on Superman: Man of Tomorrow has concluded, marking a further production milestone for the DC Studios sequel. Posting on Threads, Gunn described the shoot as a positive experience and thanked the cast and crew. The film is scheduled for release on 9 July 2027.
David Corenswet is due to return as Clark Kent/Superman, alongside Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Other returning performers include Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion and Edi Gathegi. Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac, while Aaron Pierre is expected to bring John Stewart to the cinema after appearing in Lanterns.
Gunn’s post included photographs from the set’s final day. One showed Hoult in a lake, which Gunn said followed the last shot; another showed members of the production team gathered near the video village. Variety also recalled earlier social-media posts from Gunn that indicated filming had begun in April and later showed a glimpse of Luthor’s combat suit.
The reports place Man of Tomorrow within DC Studios’ developing shared universe, following the 2025 Superman film. Deadline additionally noted Gunn’s recent comments rejecting suggestions that other DC projects had been paused amid the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger discussions, including The Brave and the Bold. Neither report offers further detail on the sequel’s story beyond the principal cast and announced release date.
Where outlets differ
Variety gives the clearest account of the reported plot premise: Superman and Lex Luthor joining forces against Brainiac. It also highlights Gunn’s earlier production updates, including an apparent Luthor-related prop and the war-suit image.
Deadline provides a broader cast rundown, including Adria Arjona as Maxima and Xolo Maridueña returning as Blue Beetle, and focuses separately on Gunn’s comments about the status of other DC projects. Its supplied report does not set out the Superman–Luthor alliance described by Variety.
Both reports agree that filming has wrapped, that Gunn announced the news on Threads, and that the film is planned for 9 July 2027.
More coverage
- Variety — James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming: ‘I Have Immense Gratitude’
- GamesRadar+ — James Gunn celebrates end of filming on Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow with behind-the-scenes photo of Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor
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Originally published by Deadline as “‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Wraps Filming: “Truly A Joyful Experience””.