Director James Gunn has formally revealed the title of his much-awaited Superman movie, shifting away from the earlier announced Superman: Legacy. The movie will be released as Superman: Man of Tomorrow and has been scheduled to release in theatres on July 9, 2027.
Title Reveal with Comic Book Tribute
Gunn broke the news on Instagram, with gorgeous artwork by iconic DC Comics illustrator Jim Lee. His post read, simply, “Man of Tomorrow. In theatres July 9, 2027.” The film will feature David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as the legendary villain Lex Luthor.
The news comes after DC recently announced Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is set to be released in 2026. Interestingly, DC had originally intended for that movie to be titled Woman of Tomorrow, but had subsequently dropped the title by itself.
The Meaning Behind ‘Man of Tomorrow’
The term “Man of Tomorrow” has been associated with Superman’s mythology for close to a century. It is one of the character’s earliest nicknames, often employed in radio serials, vintage comics, and most notably in Alan Moore’s legendary tale, Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? A 2020 animated movie also bore the title.
The line encapsulates Superman’s perpetual position as a beacon of hope and protector of humanity’s future—a perfect choice for Gunn’s redefinition of the character.
Setting the Stage for the DCU
Superman: Man of Tomorrow is James Gunn and Peter Safran’s first full-length film since being entrusted with the just-rebooted DC Universe. DC obviously is setting up a new Kryptonian saga with Supergirl coming out in 2026 and Superman in 2027.
Gunn has confirmed he has already finished writing the treatment for the film, describing it as “the next chapter in the Superman saga.