James Gunn has revealed that the results of his Spotify Wrapped contain significant insights about his upcoming Superman film, Man of Tomorrow, highlighting the role of music in the movie. The director referenced James Gunn Spotify Wrapped spoilers in discussing his decision not to disclose his most-played tracks, as they are all set to feature in the much-anticipated release.
Director Hints at Man of Tomorrow’s Musical Lineup Using Spotify Wrapped
James Gunn recently clarified that he could not post his top Spotify songs publicly, stating,
I can’t post my top songs because they are ALL in Man of Tomorrow, but I can post some of the other stuff.
— James Gunn, Director. However, he did share that artists like Foxy Shazam, Sports Team, Jeff Rosenstock, and LaRussel dominated his listening habits, with Foxy Shazam making the list for the second consecutive year.
Gunn also pointed out Spotify’s humorous assessment of his “listening age” at 26 and his placement in “Club Serotonin” as a “Collector.” While revealing portions of his wrapped playlist, Gunn emphasized that he specifically omitted any tracks from Man of Tomorrow and his series Peacemaker, labeling this version of his playlist as his “Spotify Wrapped Abridged.”
When queried by a fan about the potential use of Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down in Man of Tomorrow, Gunn plainly responded, “Not gonna happen.” This exchange suggests the director is carefully curating the film’s soundtrack and maintaining a degree of secrecy around specific song inclusions.
Music Continues to Play a Major Role in Gunn’s Projects
Gunn’s career is marked by soundtracks with strong personal influence, notably in the Guardians of the Galaxy series and Peacemaker. He demonstrated this approach again in Peacemaker Season 2 with his deliberate inclusion of Steel Panther’s
F—ing My Heart in the Ass
— Steel Panther, Band, and other unexpected tracks. For Man of Tomorrow, Gunn has confirmed that his top Spotify songs will be part of the soundtrack, indicating that music will be a prominent feature.
What This Means for Man of Tomorrow and Its Soundtrack
Gunn’s remarks indicate a shift from the previous Superman installment, where filmmakers, including John Murphy and David Fleming, predominantly focused on the film’s score, only sparingly adding licensed tracks such as 5 Years Time by Noah and the Whale in scenes involving Mr. Terrific. In contrast, Man of Tomorrow is shaping up to embrace more popular music in its scenes, a strategy consistent with Gunn’s previous work.
Warner Bros. is set to release Man of Tomorrow on July 9, 2027, with production scheduled to start in summer 2026. As anticipation grows around both the film and its soundtrack, Gunn’s approach suggests fans can expect a movie experience as musically rich as his earlier entries in the superhero genre.
