Is Man of Tomorrow a Sequel to Superman (2025)?

If you’ve been tracking the new DCU, the Man of Tomorrow announcement probably had you all hyped up about watching Superman on screen once again, going toe to toe with Lex with a new title and a July 9, 2027, release date. So is this just the obvious follow-up? Is Man of Tomorrow a sequel to Superman? We have answered it below.

Is Man of Tomorrow Superman 2?

No, Man of Tomorrow is not a sequel to Superman (2025). Gunn has been explicit and has made it clear that this movie, Man of Tomorrow, is part of the ‘Superman Saga.’ He’s not simply creating a sequel to the first film; he’s building multiple self-contained stories that together map a larger journey for the character. That means Man of Tomorrow can continue threads from the Superman (2025), but it’s designed to work as its own thing and not be dependent on the first film’s exact plot beats.

Why does that matter? Because it changes expectations. Instead of waiting for a direct “what happens next” sequel, expect a new angle on Superman’s development, all while keeping the continuity intact.

How a “Saga” Approach Changes the Movie Experience

Calling it a saga entry gives Gunn breathing room. He can bring in ideas and characters from across DC, shift tone between films, and craft standalone emotional arcs that still feed a larger story. For moviegoers, that’s good news because you get a film that can be enjoyed on its own merits but also rewards long-term viewers who are keeping tabs on the DCU.

This approach also allows risk. Gunn can experiment without breaking continuity. If one movie leans hard into introspection while the next is a big spectacle, both can coexist under the saga banner.

Man of Tomorrow Continues the Story, but It’s Not a Sequel

Man of Tomorrow continues Superman’s onscreen life with the same lead and villains. But no, Man of Tomorrow is not “Superman 2” in the traditional sense. Think of it like the next chapter in a novel rather than Chapter 2 that simply picks up one page later. It’s connected, and it’s meant to expand DCU’s world rather than just extend a single plotline.

If you like layered worldbuilding and director-driven threads across multiple films, Gunn’s “saga” language is exciting. If you were hoping for an immediate follow-up to specific plot points from the 2025 movie, be ready to watch the upcoming film as its own, carefully crafted story that still plays nicely within a larger DC tapestry.