James Gunn just announced Man of Tomorrow, a sequel to his Superman movie. For those who are not aware, the name “Man of Tomorrow” holds a lot of meaning in Superman’s history. So, what does it really mean? And does it say what the next movie could be about?
Here’s a breakdown of what the name means and its significance.
Superman 2’s Man of Tomorrow title meaning explained
James Gunn recently announced a sequel to Superman on X. The movie will be titled Man of Tomorrow and is scheduled to release on July 9, 2027. His post featured concept art by Jim Lee, showing Superman and Lex Luthor next to each other. While Superman wore his iconic suit, Lex appeared in armor.
Just like “Man of Steel” and “The Last Son of Krypton,” “Man of Tomorrow” carries a legacy that goes back decades. The phrase is often used to refer to Superman as the ideal man and a symbol of hope that humanity will have a brighter future someday.
It first appeared in early Superman comics around 1939, during a time when people longed for a better future, especially after the Great Depression and just before World War II. Later in the 1990s, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow became a regular series with a total of 16 issues. The name is also linked with “The City of Tomorrow,” another term for Metropolis.
So what does “Man of Tomorrow” mean for Gunn’s Superman? By using this name as the title, Gunn could be signaling that he wants Superman to be seen as a symbol of hope for the modern world. In the first movie, Gunn focused on showing Superman as a hero who does more than just fight villains. Fans saw him empathizing with people and demonstrating more grounded roots. This title appears to build on those themes.
Along with Gunn, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult have also shared concept art for the sequel. They play Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively.
Corenswet posted an artwork by Jorge Jimenez, and Hoult uploaded Mitch Gerads’s version.
