James Gunn has denied reports that Skydance leadership has viewed or ordered major changes to his upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.
James Gunn addressed rumors on Threads following his exit as co-head of DC Studios. He and Peter Safran had served as co-CEOs since October 2022. Some rumors suggest the new administration intends to edit the film, claiming the studio wants to remove subplots or “Easter eggs.”
“There are a lot of untrue rumors going around, but one of them is that Skydance has seen Man of Tomorrow and that all sorts of sweeping changes are being made,” Gunn said, according to IGN.
Gunn added that no one from Skydance has seen the movie. He told Deadline, “the only people that have are Peter Safran and a very small trusted group of friends and family. So any stories around this narrative are false,”
Yahoo Entertainment reported that characters like Supergirl and Blue Beetle could be removed. This would align the film with a revised creative direction.
A World of Reel report suggested that reshoots are expected soon and that several planned cameos might be cut. Nexus Point News initially reported that Supergirl might be removed, though the outlet later clarified that she remains in the film.
Adria Arjona is filming her role, but her future is not settled. Foro3D said there has been no final decision on whether her role will be kept or recast.
Gunn and Safran will exit their leadership roles following an announcement made on November 9, according to ScreenRant. Jeremy Latcham is set to take over as the new head of DC Studios; the former Marvel executive starts on December 1, according to Cosmic Book News.
Skydance is managing the aftermath of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger during this transition. Financial stakes for the sequel remain high. Cosmic Book News said insiders believe the studio is concerned about profitability. One source suggested, “ParaBros already know MOT will lose money, they’re just hoping [it’s] $100M or less.”
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David Corenswet is expected to return as Clark Kent despite the executive shakeup. The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 9, 2027, per IGN.
The production of Man of Tomorrow reached several milestones. Gunn said the film wrapped principal photography in August, describing the wrap as “truly a joyful experience,” on Threads. He expressed “immense gratitude to my cast and crew.”
The core cast is largely established. David Corenswet will reprise his role as Clark Kent. He appears alongside Nicholas Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor. The plot involves the duo working together to combat Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger.
The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Skyler Gisondo plays Jimmy Olsen. Sara Sampaio plays Eve Teschmacher. Isabela Merced is Hawkgirl. Nathan Fillion plays Guy Gardner. Edi Gathegi plays Mister Terrific.
Adria Arjona plays an undisclosed role reported to be Maxima. The cast also includes Milly Alcock and Aaron Pierre, who is slated to transition from his role as John Stewart in the HBO series Lanterns to the big screen.
Skydance may want to prioritize recognizable characters. Reports suggest the studio intends to focus on the DC Trinity: Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, which would move the focus away from smaller characters.
This follows mixed financial results for previous DC projects. Superman earned $619 million worldwide. Supergirl grossed $126 million. Clayface recovered its budget but did not achieve major financial returns. Lanterns debuted as one of HBO’s largest hits, though its future remains uncertain.