📌 What actually exists and is confirmed
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In 2025, DC released a new Superman movie (simply titled Superman) directed by James Gunn, which starred David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman.
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That film follows Clark/Superman fighting metahuman threats and establishing his role as a hero in the world — including battles involving Lex Luthor’s manipulations.
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🔮 The next Superman movie
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The next Superman-centered film is officially titled Man of Tomorrow, scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.
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James Gunn clarified that this film continues the story of Superman within his DC Universe, but he doesn’t necessarily call it a straight Superman 2 despite being the next big installment after Superman.
🎯 What’s known or strongly suggested about the story
While detailed plot synopsis for Man of Tomorrow hasn’t been officially released because the movie is still in development, here’s what reports and creative hints suggest:
🔹 Superman & Lex Luthor dynamic
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In contrast to typical sequels, Man of Tomorrow is expected to feature both Superman (David Corenswet) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) prominently, with a narrative that may see them unite or at least confront a far bigger threat than each other.
🔹 A bigger villain/greater enemy
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James Gunn has hinted that the sequel will escalate the stakes with a major cosmic or universe-level threat—Brainiac is frequently speculated (though not officially confirmed).
🔹 Broader DC Universe links
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The new movie will likely connect to other DC projects (e.g., Peacemaker Season 2 plot threads) and the expanding DC Universe that Gunn is building, so the story may go beyond just Superman’s personal arc and dip into wider ensemble elements.
So what isn’t true right now
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There’s no current official Man of Steel 2 released in 2025 with a definitive story summary. Speculative or fan wiki pages may list fictional plots, but those are not official and don’t reflect current studio announcements.
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