67 Years After His Debut, James Gunn’s New Superman Sequel Tease May Finally Mean a Major DC Villain Is Happening

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Since James Gunn announced the next big DC movie would be *Man of Tomorrow*, fans have been excited about what the *Superman* sequel will be like. We know a few things for sure: Gunn is writing and directing, it will be released on July 9, 2027, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult will star, and they’ll be facing a significant new villain. Now, Gunn has shared another hint on social media, and it suggests a popular fan theory might be true.

Ever since the announcement of *Man of Tomorrow* and the hint that Superman and Lex Luthor would be forced to work together, fans have been speculating about what could cause such an unlikely alliance. Many DC Comics enthusiasts believe the threat will be Brainiac, a major Superman villain who hasn’t yet appeared in a live-action movie. James Gunn recently added fuel to that speculation.

James Gunn’s Big Brainiac Tease for Man of Tomorrow

James Gunn surprised fans again with a spontaneous social media post. This morning, he shared a photo of the screenplay’s title page for *Man of Tomorrow*, along with a devil, handshake, and angel emoji – hinting at a possible team-up between Lex Luthor and Superman. He added the hashtag “#MoT” and the release date “7.9.27.” The most intriguing part of the image was a diagram of a bisected human brain included on the title page.

 #MoT 7.9.27

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) September 22, 2025

James Gunn’s latest hint about Brainiac instantly sparked excitement online. Fans reacted with posts like, “It’s finally happening!” and immediately began suggesting actors like Giancarlo Esposito and Peter Capaldi for the role. One particularly enthusiastic fan theorized a connection to Lex Luthor, suggesting that Luthor, often considered ‘a man of tomorrow,’ could be the true villain, representing an evolved version of that concept and ultimately being the one to finish the story.

The timing of this announcement is interesting. It’s not clear why James Gunn did this, but he’s shared information like this before when leaks seemed likely. Or, he might just be playfully teasing fans, knowing a glimpse of the script will keep excitement for the sequel high.

With the DCU movie, *Man of Tomorrow*, scheduled for release in July 2027, development is now well underway. We can expect filming to begin sometime in 2026, and that means we’ll likely see more hints and previews in the meantime. Fans can look forward to the announcement of the next major villain, as casting will need to happen before production begins.

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2025-09-22 21:40