Director James Gunn revealed a first look at Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor donning a green and purple Warsuit from the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow on June 1, 2026, confirming the design's comic accuracy [1, 2]. The Warsuit grants Luthor strength and resilience on par with Superman’s, setting the stage for an intense conflict and alliance [1, 2].
Filming began around late May 2026, with the behind-the-scenes photo shared shortly after, offering fans early insight into the film’s production [1, 2]. Gunn described the film as “as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie,” signaling a balanced focus on both characters [1]. He also noted it is “a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together, to a certain degree, against a much, much bigger threat” [2].
The plot involves the iconic duo uniting against the alien villain Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger, introducing a new antagonist to the Superman universe [1, 2]. The cast stars David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, alongside Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl [1, 2]. New additions include Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, also known as Green Lantern, and Adria Arjona as Maxima [1, 2].
Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to release on July 9, 2027 [1, 2]. This date completes the current timeline following the film’s announcement in September 2025 and the start of filming in May 2026 [1, 2].
