James Gunn Writing Next Superman Movie Before First One…

Gunn’s Next Superman Movie Is Already Being Written

James Gunn is already writing the next Superman movie—before the last one has even premiered.

By Reel to Reel5 Oct 20262 min read

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James Gunn is already deep in the next chapter of the DCU — before the last one has even hit theaters. The man behind the rebooted Superman saga confirmed on Threads that he’s ‘already in it’ while waiting for the assembly cut of Superman: Man of Tomorrow to be finalized.

That’s not a metaphor. He meant it literally. The film wrapped production in August, and with the edit complete, Gunn’s focus has shifted to what comes after July 9, 2027. No time to idle.

Not when the clock’s ticking on the next big leap in his vision for the franchise. The sequel will see David Corenswet return as Clark Kent, now forced into an uneasy alliance with Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) to stop Brainiac (Lars Eidinger), a villain whose intellect outpaces even Superman’s. Rachel Brosnahan reprises Lois Lane, and the returning cast includes Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, and Edi Gathegi. Milly Alcock returns as Kara Zor-El, fresh off her own solo outing this summer, while Aaron Pierre steps into the role of John Stewart, making his live-action debut in the HBO Max series Lanterns. The momentum isn’t just internal.

The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has reshaped the studio landscape, but Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran are staying put. They’ve been invited to continue under the new banner. Skydance, with Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein now overseeing all film units.

It’s a rare continuity in a year of upheaval. And Gunn’s confidence remains unshaken. ‘Peter’s the best,’ he told Variety earlier this year. ‘He does everything I don’t do well.’ The real question isn’t whether Gunn’s moving fast.

It’s whether fans can keep up. The backlash over the first Superman film was loud, but so was the praise. Some called it ruined. Others said it was the best version yet.

Now, with a sequel already in motion, the debate isn’t about whether the character needs reinvention, it’s about how far Gunn plans to push the boundaries before the next phase hits screens. The next move? Still unknown. But it’s already being written.