James Gunn: No Director's Cut for 2025 Superman
James Gunn says the theatrical version of Superman is his director's cut, ruling out a separate release in a Threads reply.
James Gunn has shut down the idea of a separate director's cut for the 2025 film Superman. Responding to a fan question on Threads, Gunn said the theatrical version is the one he intended, confirming there is no alternate cut waiting for release.
The filmmaker's comment rules out a future special edition or extended version of the DC Studios film. For audiences who saw Superman in theaters, that version stands as the final word.
Superman starred David Corenswet in the title role and featured Lex Luthor as the villain. The film grossed $618.7 million worldwide.
Gunn's next DC project, Man of Tomorrow, is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027. The film will reportedly feature Superman and Lex Luthor forming an alliance against Brainiac.
Man of Tomorrow casts Milly Alcock as Supergirl, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet as Superman, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner.
Quick answers
Is there a director's cut of the 2025 Superman film?
No. James Gunn said the theatrical version is his director's cut and ruled out a separate release.
When is Man of Tomorrow coming out?
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.
Who stars in Man of Tomorrow?
The cast includes Milly Alcock as Supergirl, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet as Superman, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner.