Gunn: Man of Tomorrow Carries Superman Saga Forward
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn said on Threads that the Superman Saga runs through Man of Tomorrow, while Clayface stays standalone.
James Gunn said on Threads on October 27, 2026 that the Superman Saga begins with Superman and continues through Man of Tomorrow and beyond, according to comingsoon.net. The DC Studios co-CEO also said some DCU projects, such as Clayface, are standalone stories, while others form part of a larger narrative structure.
Gunn added that each part of the larger story should still work on its own for viewers who have not seen other DCU releases.
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for theatrical release on July 9, 2027. David Corenswet returns as Superman, and Nicholas Hoult reprises his role as Lex Luthor. Lars Eidinger plays Brainiac, an alien cyborg, in the film.
Gunn has previously described Man of Tomorrow as the next chapter in the Superman Saga rather than a conventional Superman sequel. The saga began with the film Superman.
Quick answers
When does Man of Tomorrow come out in theaters?
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for theatrical release on July 9, 2027.
Who plays Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow?
Lars Eidinger plays Brainiac, an alien cyborg, in the film.
Is Man of Tomorrow connected to other DCU films?
Yes. James Gunn said the Superman Saga begins with Superman and continues through Man of Tomorrow and beyond, while projects such as Clayface remain standalone.