Man of Tomorrow Plot Details Confirm Superman Team-Up No One Saw Coming (but Happened in the Comics)

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In a nutshell, Superman and Lex Luthor have long been mortal enemies, as portrayed vividly in James Gunn’s movie. Throughout the film, Lex harbors intense hatred towards Kal-El (Superman’s birth name), relentlessly working to eradicate the Man of Steel from Earth. Whether it’s meticulously analyzing Superman’s actions to strategize Ultraman’s attacks or repairing a corrupted video file to expose Krypton’s sinister plans for world domination, Lex is determined to outsmart and vanquish Superman, proving his superiority. However, an unexpected turn of events sees these archenemies joining forces in the movie “Man of Tomorrow“.

During an interview on The Howard Stern Radio Show (as reported by DiscussingFilm), Gunn discussed plot details for Man of Tomorrow. He explained, “The story is about Lex Luthor and Superman joining forces to face a significantly greater danger.

Man of Tomorrow‘s Superman & Lex Luthor Team-Up Has Roots in the Comics

As a dedicated comic book fan myself, I wasn’t taken aback when I saw Lex Luthor and Superman joining forces in “Man of Tomorrow”. After all, this isn’t an unfamiliar twist for long-time comics enthusiasts like me. Over the years, these two arch-nemeses have come together on numerous occasions to thwart threats such as alien invasions, Terra-Man, and even served side by side in the Justice League. In the “House of Brainiac” story arc, they banded together to combat Brainiac and the Brainiac Queen.

In his professional journey, Gunn has consistently shown an affinity for incorporating comic book aesthetics into his films. So, it’s intriguing to anticipate how he might interpret the DC Universe’s Lex and Superman collaboration, taking inspiration from the source material. Man of Tomorrow isn’t expected to be a direct copy of any specific storyline, but it could borrow concepts from comics for creative inspiration. For example, Gunn’s hint suggests that the movie’s antagonist will pose a formidable challenge, one that necessitates both Superman and Lex’s efforts to overcome. If not Brainiac, there’s a possibility they might confront General Zod, which would be an engaging way to continue Superman‘s storyline about Kryptonian takeover.

It’s intriguing to consider how events may unfold that reunite Superman and Lex Luthor. At the conclusion of “Superman”, Luthor was being sent to Belle Reve Penitentiary, suggesting he could still be imprisoned by the time “Man of Tomorrow” begins. In certain comic book storylines, Lex and Superman have formed an unconventional alliance while Lex was behind bars (which eventually led to SuperCorp), so it’s plausible that “Man of Tomorrow” might adopt a similar narrative structure. Initially in the movie, Lex does whatever he can to assist Superman from prison. Later on, he may be released and could join forces with Superman in his battle suit during their conflicts.

Without a doubt, Lex and Superman are bound to have ongoing conflicts throughout “Man of Tomorrow”. Upon the release of the film’s announcement, Nicholas Hoult, who plays Superman, revealed concept art depicting both characters engaged in battle, indicating their relationship won’t be friendly throughout the movie. Even when they eventually team up, it seems the alliance will be tenuous at best. Nonetheless, this conflict-driven premise promises an engaging continuation of the “Superman” storyline. The original film introduced Lex and Superman’s dynamic, and the sequel will explore it further by placing them in a difficult situation. If “Man of Tomorrow” proves as popular as “Superman”, audiences are sure to enjoy the experience.

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2025-09-10 21:18