New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Filmmaker James Gunn has confirmed that production on the highly anticipated Superman sequel, titled 'Man of Tomorrow,' will begin around April 2026.

The film is already scheduled for a global cinema release on July 9, 2027, according to Warner Bros.

Appearing on Howard Stern's SiriusXM radio show, Gunn shared early details about the sequel, offering the first real insight into the story.

"It's a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat," Gunn said. "It's more complicated than that but that's a big part of it. It's as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie."

He also praised actor Nicholas Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor, saying:

"I loved ...