Los Angeles: David Corenswet is set to soar again as the Man of Steel, with director and DC Films co-head James Gunn announcing the Superman sequel, slated to release in US theatres July 9, 2027.

Gunn, who directed Corenswet in the summer blockbuster, revealed that the movie has been titled Man of Tomorrow.

“Man of Tomorrow. In theatres July 9, 2027,” the filmmaker posted on X alongside a comic book image of Superman standing next to his nemesis Lex Luthor, who is in his warsuit.

James Gunn’s Superman reboot came out in July 2025 with Corenswet replacing Henry Cavil as the titular superhero. Rachel Brosnahan played his love interest Lois Lane while Nicholas Hoult played the antagonist Lex Luthor.

Man of Tomorrow will follow the 2026 release of DC’s Supergirldirected by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as the titular superhero, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

The accelerated schedule also means the Superman sequel will debut before Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part IIwhich is currently slated to open October 1, 2027 and stars Robert Pattinson.