The upcoming film Man of Tomorrow has generated excitement among fans, particularly regarding the potential collaboration between Superman and Lex Luthor. With a release date set for July 9, 2027, and confirmation from James Gunn that this will not be a traditional sequel, speculation is running high.
Superman Fans Are Convinced He’ll Team Up with Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow
The announcement of Man of Tomorrow has generated significant buzz, with James Gunn confirming a release date of July 9, 2027. Featuring David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in Jim Lee’s teaser art, fans are speculating about a potential Superman–Lex Luthor team-up. Gunn clarified that the film is not a direct sequel but will focus on both characters as central leads.
Fans have reacted strongly to the reveal of Man of Tomorrow, particularly the idea of Superman and Lex Luthor collaborating. One fan commented, “I can see them either facing off earlier and teaming up in the third act, or teaming up and then Lex betraying Superman. The title ‘Man of Tomorrow’ is intentionally ambiguous as it reflects two different symbols and ideologies.”
I can see them either facing off earlier and teaming up in the third act
Or
Teaming up and then Lex betraying Superman.
Man of Tomorrow title is intentionally ambiguous as it reflects two different symbols and ideologies https://t.co/vrYTLASSh8
— oluok (@oluok1) September 3, 2025
Another fan theorized, “I think James didn’t call this a full sequel because it’s a Superman and Lex team up (although I’m sure they will also fight). The title is brilliant because in different ways they both symbolize a ‘Man of Tomorrow.’”
Theory: I think James didn’t call this a full sequel because it’s a Superman and Lex team up (although I’m sure they will also fight). The title is brilliant because in different ways they both symbolize a “Man of Tomorrow”. https://t.co/SvtXtcVnI4
— DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates) September 3, 2025
Some responses highlighted the shift in focus away from a traditional sequel. One post stated, “So James Gunn confirmed that Man of Tomorrow isn’t a sequel, but instead a team up film. Both Superman and Lex are co-leads, meaning Man of Tomorrow refers to each of them.”
So James Gunn confirmed that Man of Tomorrow isn’t a sequel, but instead a team up film
Both Superman and Lex are co-leads
Meaning Man of Tomorrow refers to each of them
Fucking amazing pic.twitter.com/XF4yMOOiJK
— That REDACTED Guy (@REDACTEDSpider) September 3, 2025
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Another reaction noted, “Lex Luthor, following the events of Superman and REDACTED, is forced to team up with the most unlikely ally imaginable. The ‘man’ he hates more than anyone else on planet Earth. But what do they face? What unites this unlikely duo? It’s definitely not from Earth…”
Man of Tomorrow:
Lex Luthor, following the events of Superman and REDACTED, is forced to team up with the most unlikely ally imaginable. The “man” he hates more than anyone else on planet Earth.
But what do they face? What unites this unlikely duo? It’s definitely not from Earth… pic.twitter.com/0prDEzZwm4
— RJ (@ResonantJustice) September 3, 2025
Speculation about villains and future arcs has also emerged. One fan suggested, “Looks like a Superman + Lex Luthor team up!!…against Maybe Brainiac?!” Another theorized, “So Man of Tomorrow has Superman and Lex reluctantly team up to save the world from Brainiac, and with Lex’s newfound goodwill and positive PR, he runs for president by the third movie.”
The MAN Of TOMORROW art shared by James Gunn and David Corenswet!
Looks like a Superman + Lex Luthor team up!!…against Maybe Brainiac?! pic.twitter.com/nnLtqHGXcY
— The MontyVerse (@TheMontyVerse) September 3, 2025
so man of tomorrow has superman and lex reluctantly team up to save the world from brainiac and with lex’s newfound goodwill and positive pr he runs for president by the third movie and pic.twitter.com/hUddZcPLPY
— casey ️? ? superman summer (@kissingwookiees) September 3, 2025
Notably, both Corenswet and Hoult have confirmed their return in the upcoming DCU project.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
