James Gunn Denies Man of Tomorrow Test-Screening Rumors
Gunn says a rumor of a poor test screening and dark ending is untrue, and that an early director's cut is already being shown to Peter Safran.
James Gunn has denied a rumor that Man of Tomorrow drew a poor test-screening response because of a dark ending and the death of a beloved hero. The director and DC Studios co-head addressed the claim in a post on Threads, according to comingsoon.net.
Gunn also revealed that an early director's cut of Man of Tomorrow now exists and is ready to watch. He confirmed he is screening the initial cut for DC Studios co-head Peter Safran, roughly a month ahead of schedule.
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to hit theaters on July 9, 2027. The film's cast includes David Corenswet as the lead, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Milly Alcock as Supergirl, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, and Adria Arjona in a pivotal unnamed role.
A day earlier, at the red carpet premiere of Clayface, Gunn was asked whether fans could expect Man of Tomorrow footage anytime soon. He laughed and said no.
Quick answers
When does Man of Tomorrow come out in theaters?
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 9, 2027.
Did Man of Tomorrow have a bad test screening?
James Gunn said on Threads that the rumor about a poor test-screening response, a dark ending and the death of a beloved hero is not true.
Does a director's cut of Man of Tomorrow exist?
Yes. Gunn said an early director's cut now exists and that he is screening the initial cut for DC Studios co-head Peter Safran, about a month ahead of schedule.