James Gunn has once again stepped in to clear the air around the DC Universe.
On January 15, 2026, during a live Q&A session on Threads, the DC Studios co-CEO directly addressed the swirling rumors about Batman and Wonder Woman appearing (or being cast) in the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow (slated for July 9, 2027).
Gunn’s Exact Words – No Ambiguity
A fan asked:
“Will we see Batman or Wonder Woman in Man of Tomorrow? Rumors say [redacted actor] is cast as Batman already.”
Gunn’s reply was short, firm, and very clear:
“No. There is no Batman or Wonder Woman in Man of Tomorrow. Not even a cameo. Not even a voice. Not even a silhouette. The movie is about Superman and his supporting cast. That’s it.”
He followed up with a second message to stop further speculation:
“Man of Tomorrow is the second chapter in Superman’s story. It’s not a team-up movie. It’s not Justice League setup. It’s Superman vs Brainiac, Lex Luthor, and the consequences of his first year as a hero. That’s the film we’re making.”
Why These Rumors Kept Circulating
Despite Gunn’s repeated denials, the rumors refused to die for several reasons:
- Early concept art leaks (late 2025) showed a shadowy figure in a cape standing in the background of Metropolis – fans immediately said “Batman”
- A blind item on a gossip site claimed “a major Bat-family actor” was spotted on the Man of Tomorrow set in Atlanta
- The DCU slate announcement (December 2025) listed Man of Tomorrow as “Chapter Two” – many assumed that meant Justice League buildup
- Fans desperately want the DCU to move faster toward a team-up after Superman (2025) was a solo origin story
Gunn has now shut it down completely – no Batman, no Wonder Woman, no Justice League tease in this film.
What Man of Tomorrow Is Actually About
According to Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran:
- Focus remains on David Corenswet’s Superman
- Main villains: Brainiac (Lars Eidinger) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult)
- Supporting cast: Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Steel (Anthony Carrigan), Supergirl (Milly Alcock cameo teased)
- Themes: Superman dealing with the consequences of being public, public backlash, and the weight of being the world’s savior
- Runtime expected around 2 hours 15 minutes – standalone story with light setup for future DCU films (but no Justice League)
Gunn has emphasized multiple times:
“We’re not rushing the Justice League. We’re building the world character by character.”
What This Means for the DCU Timeline
- Superman (2025) – solo origin
- Man of Tomorrow (2027) – Superman sequel, Brainiac/Lex focus
- Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2026) – Kara’s solo story
- Batman movie (Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II) – still Elseworlds, not main DCU
- Wonder Woman – no confirmed project yet in the new DCU
Gunn’s statement reinforces the slow-build approach: no team-up until the characters and world are properly established.
Fan Reactions (Mid-January 2026)
- Positive: “Thank you Gunn for keeping it focused. Superman deserves his own story first.”
- Disappointed: “No Batman cameo? Come on, give us something.”
- Theories: Some still believe a post-credits scene could tease the Justice League anyway
James Gunn has spoken – Man of Tomorrow stays a Superman film.
Are you happy with the solo focus or did you want Batman/Wonder Woman teased? Let us know in the comments!
