On September 3, James Gunn, the DC Studios chief and director, officially revealed that a sequel to Superman will be released on July 9, 2027. The film, titled Man of Tomorrow, will star David Corenswet once again as Superman, with Nicholas Hoult reprising his role as Lex Luthor. This announcement has sparked excitement about the potential return of familiar characters from the DC universe.
Hawkgirl Actress Signals Her Role in the Sequel
Isabel Merced, who plays Hawkgirl, confirmed her connection to the upcoming movie by sharing Gunn’s Superman 2 artwork on her Instagram story accompanied by the phrase, see you soon. This has fueled speculation that the Justice Gang, the team she belongs to, could be featured prominently in the new film.
Justice Gang’s Future and Cast Involvement
The Justice Gang, introduced in the 2025 DC movie, includes Isabel Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. While Merced’s social media hint suggests her role will continue, other members of the group have remained mostly quiet. Nathan Fillion and Anthony Carrigan have not publicly addressed the sequel, and Edi Gathegi responded cryptically to news coverage by stating,
Where does the story go next? Can’t wait to see it.
—Edi Gathegi, Actor
Speculations Based on New Artwork and Plot Hints
Although no official plot summary has been released, the new artwork shared by Gunn hints at a storyline involving a team-up between Superman and Lex Luthor. How this alliance might affect the Justice Gang remains uncertain, leaving fans eager to discover how the heroes will react to this development.
Expectations and Next Steps for DC’s Universe
Man of Tomorrow is set for release in theaters on July 9, 2027, marking a significant continuation of James Gunn’s DC Universe vision. As the studio builds out its Chapter One: Gods and Monsters slate, this sequel is poised to expand the interconnected stories and potentially bring back the Justice Gang, which would enrich the narrative around the Man of Steel and his allies.
