One other key DC Universe participant is ready to return in Man of Tomorrow, because the continuation of 2025’s Superman is within the works. Following the massive Superman success at DC Studios, the Man of Metal is simply getting began in James Gunn’s superhero franchise, as a follow-up installment will proceed David Corenswet’s tackle the DC icon.
Whereas Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult have been confirmed to return for Man of Tomorrow, one other Superman forged member has revealed their return for the upcoming continuation. Frank Grillo, who performs Rick Flag Sr. within the DCU, revealed on his Instagram story that he’s certainly coming again for the 2027 installment. Take a look at his response under:
Citing an article from The Direct in regards to the Superman follow-up confirming quite a few Peacemaker actors for the movie, Grillo commented, “nicely i hope @jamesgunn does not get in hassle by…oh wait he is the boss.” The previous Marvel Cinematic Universe actor debuted as Rick within the animated Creature Commandos sequence earlier than making the soar to the massive display in Superman, whereas having a central position in Peacemaker season 2.
Gunn has beforehand confirmed that Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane can be confirmed to return in Man of Tomorrow. The DC Studios co-CEO responded to a fan on Threads on September 5, 2025, that Lois could have an “necessary position.”
The Man of Tomorrow film, which is eying to start out principal pictures in 2026, will function Superman and Lex having to hitch forces in opposition to a brand new antagonist, with many theorizing will probably be Brainiac. In response to Gunn, “It’s a narrative about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work collectively to a sure diploma in opposition to a a lot, a lot greater risk.”
One other Superman challenge can be within the works, because the Jimmy Olsen spinoff present lately tapped its showrunners, set to give attention to Skyler Gisondo’s DCU participant. If picked as much as sequence, the offshoot would give attention to Jimmy and different Day by day Planet characters as they “sort out circumstances involving super-powered villains.”
The following theatrical installment within the DCU franchise shall be Milly Alcock’s Supergirl on June 26, 2026, adopted by the R-rated Clayface movie on September 11. The Lanterns TV present is debuting in early 2026 on HBO, whereas DC Studios has scheduled Man of Tomorrow for July 9, 2027.