Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow Wraps Filming

Writer and director James Gunn has confirmed that principal photography for the Superman sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," has officially wrapped. The announcement, made via social media on August 26, 2026, marks the completion of a four-month filming process for the highly anticipated DC Universe film.

Gunn shared the news on Threads, posting photographs from the set. "Thats a wrap on principal photography for Man of Tomorrow," he wrote. "Truly a joyful experience and I have immense gratitude to my cast and crew." One image showed actor Nicholas Hoult, who portrays Lex Luthor, jumping into a lake after the final shot. A second photo featured Gunn with key crew members he referred to as "the brain trust."

The film is a direct sequel to 2025's "Superman," with David Corenswet returning as Clark Kent/Superman. The plot will see Superman form an uneasy alliance with his adversary Lex Luthor to confront a greater threat: the superintelligent alien invader Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger. The ensemble cast also includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Edi Gathegi...