Yesterday, James Gunn introduced Man of Tomorrow, the Superman follow-up that will probably be launched July 9, 2027. Though David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are thus far the one actors formally set to return given the Superman and Lex Luthor paintings that accompanied Gunn’s announcement, however as with the 2025 film launch, it looks like the Man of Metal gained’t be the upcoming DC film’s solely superhero. For instance, some followers are considering that Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart, a.okay.a. Inexperienced Lantern, can even seem in Man of Tomorrow, and I will probably be extremely happy if that is correct.
Someday in early 2026, we’ll meet the DCU’s John Stewart when Lanterns premieres on HBO. Aaron Pierre is starring reverse Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, and Nathan Fillion can even reprise Man Gardner. However have a look at what Pierre stated on James Gunn’s Instagram publish about Man of Tomorrow:
Sure, certainly! 💚
It’s not a lot, however these two phrases and the emoji have been sufficient to get followers speculating about John Stewart teaming up with David Corenswet’s Clark Kent. In any case, we simply noticed Superman teaming up with fellow Inexperienced Lantern Man Gardner, and Supes and John have been Justice League teammates within the comics for years. Justice League and Justice League Limitless, two of the very best animated TV reveals of all time, even depicted them alongside Batman, Surprise Lady, Flash, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl as founding members of the superhero crew.
For me, seeing John Stewart exterior of Lanterns looks like a foregone conclusion, as he’s too massive a personality to maintain confined to only one TV present. Plus, given how standard John has grow to be during the last 25 years, I absolutely count on him to grow to be the DCU’s main Inexperienced Lantern, although that’s to not say we gained’t see extra of Hal and Man post-Lanterns. So sure, if Aaron Pierre’s quick remark is certainly a tease that his model of John will probably be leaping to the large display in lower than two years, then I welcome it with open arms.
Along with Aaron Pierre’s potential involvement, Isabela Merced has additionally teased that she’ll reprise Hawkgirl in Man of Tomorrow, as she commented on James Gunn’s announcement with “See you quickly.” It’s additionally doubtless we’ll see characters like Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Skyler Gisondo’s Jimmy Olsen once more too, however understandably, particular particulars are being saved locked tighter than the Fortress of Solitude. That stated, Gunn has clarified that whereas Clark Kent may have a significant position in Man of Tomorrow, it shouldn’t be thought of a direct Superman sequel, however moderately the subsequent chapter within the DCU’s “Superman Saga.”
I’ll maintain my fingers crossed that John Stewart will probably be seen on the large display wielding the emerald vitality of willpower to help the Kryptonian hero in defeating no matter menace has emerged. Till then, together with Lanterns’ impending HBO debut, Supergirl will premiere June 26 on the 2026 motion pictures schedule.