In addition to Gunn assuming directorial duties, it’s anticipated that both David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult will reappear in their roles as Clark Kent and Lex Luthor respectively, according to Deadline. Furthermore, Rachel Brosnahan is rumored to join the cast, although official confirmation is still pending.
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In simpler terms, the YouTube source implies that Gunn might have chosen to delay Brainiac’s first appearance, moving it from the original show to the future Supergirl film, set to release on June 26, 2026.
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James Gunn officially announced that the Superman sequel will hit theaters on July 9, 2027, accompanied by artwork from Jim Lee featuring David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. However, fans are intrigued because both Corenswet and Hoult shared additional pieces of artwork – one from Jorge Jiménez and another from Mitch Gerads – which some believe might suggest multiple adversaries in the movie.
During an interview with Agence-France Presse, the actor disclosed that he had completed work on the Matt Damon film and was now fully devoted to perfecting his superhero techniques for Spider-Man: A Fresh Start.
