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James Gunn says he is already writing his next film as Man of Tomorrow assembly cut is done

James Gunn said on Threads he is already writing his next film, having waited for the assembly cut of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, which is now complete. The sequel is due in theatres 9 July 2027.

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Mixed · 2James Gunn said on Threads that he is already writing his next film, ahead of the release of "Superman: Man of Tomorrow". Mixed · 2He was replying to a user who asked, "Are you ready to write your next film, James, or not quite yet?" Gunn answered, "Already in it. I had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!" Mixed · 2Gunn also confirmed on Threads that the assembly cut of "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" is complete; in August he had confirmed that filming had wrapped.

Mixed · 2Neither outlet says what the next film is. Variety describes the film only as his "next film", and Screen Rant calls it his next major DC Studios project. Left · 1The film is due in theatres on 9 July 2027. It is the sequel to 2025's "Superman", with David Corenswet returning as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Lars Eidinger as the villain Brainiac, according to Variety. Left · 1Variety lists returning cast including Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion and Edi Gathegi, plus Milly Alcock, who headlined this summer's "Supergirl", and newcomer Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.

Mixed · 2Gunn has run DC Studios with Peter Safran since 2022 and writes and directs the "Superman" films.

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Variety reports the Threads reply as a straightforward news item and adds production and cast context.
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Assembly cut completion, release date, cast list, Gunn's DC Studios role.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not say what the next film is.
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“James Gunn announced on Threads that he is actively working on writing his next film” — Variety

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Screen Rant presents the reply as encouraging news for DC fans.
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Fan reassurance about the DC Universe's future.
Leaves out or plays down
Gives no release date, cast, or mention of the assembly cut being complete.
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“exciting updates”“luckily”
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“The DC Universe is not ending anytime soon.” — Screen Rant

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