Lex Luthor Suits Up for Superman Rematch in Man of Tomorrow Set Image Shared by James Gunn
Gunn said Hoult is wearing the suit on set as Superman and Lex Luthor join forces against Brainiac in the DC sequel.
- On Monday, June 1, 2026, Director James Gunn revealed a first look at Nicholas Hoult wearing a comic-accurate warsuit on the set of Man of Tomorrow. This marks the iconic gear's first live-action film appearance.
- Luthor requires the weaponized armor to level the playing field, as he is forced to team up with Superman to defeat Brainiac. Gunn previously teased the villain using screenplay art.
- The warsuit, filled with technology empowering Luthor to fight alongside allies, first debuted in 1983's Action Comics #544. It previously appeared in TV projects like Supergirl and Superman and Lois.
- Production is underway featuring returning stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. The sequel introduces Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern member John Stewart.
- The DC Universe continues with Supergirl on June 26 and Lanterns in August, with Man of Tomorrow scheduled for release on July 9, 2027. This positions the Superman sequel as the franchise's major 2027 tentpole.
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