Man of Tomorrow wraps filming, James Gunn confirms
James Gunn confirms Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow has wrapped filming, calling the shoot a joyful experience, ahead of its July 2027 release.
On 26 August 2026, James Gunn confirmed that Man of Tomorrow had wrapped. The Superman sequel finished principal photography a little over four months after cameras started rolling.
What we know
Gunn shared the news on Threads, calling the shoot a joyful experience and thanking the cast and crew. Filming had begun on 20 April 2026, and the film now moves into post-production ahead of its 9 July 2027 release.
Over the summer, the cast had kept growing. Matthew Lillard joined in May in an undisclosed role, and in July Xolo Maridueña was reported as returning as Blue Beetle, alongside returning stars David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan, and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac.
Why it matters
With filming done, the countdown to the first trailer begins. Expect editing and visual effects to take up the coming months, much as they did for the first film. Keep track of every update in our Man of Tomorrow guide and our Superman release calendar.
From the archive: written in November 2026 from the original reporting linked below.
Questions
Has Man of Tomorrow finished filming?
Yes. James Gunn announced the wrap on 26 August 2026.
When will the Man of Tomorrow trailer be released?
No date has been announced. Marketing is expected in 2027 ahead of the July release.
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