Fans Are Sure Superman & Lex Luthor Team Up Will Happen in Sequel

The announcement of Man of Tomorrow has sparked buzz, with James Gunn confirming a July 9, 2027, release. Featuring David Corenswet’s Superman and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor in Jim Lee’s teaser art, fans speculated about a possible Superman–Lex Luthor team-up. Gunn revealed that the film is not a direct sequel but will spotlight both as central leads.

Superman fans are convinced he’ll team up with Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow

Fans online reacted strongly to the Man of Tomorrow reveal, especially the indication of Superman and Lex Luthor working together. One reaction read, “I can see them either facing off earlier and teaming up in the third act. Or teaming up and then Lex betraying Superman. Man of Tomorrow title is intentionally ambiguous as it reflects two different symbols and ideologies.”

Another fan wrote, “Theory: I think James didn’t call this a full sequel because it’s a Superman and Lex team up (although I’m sure they will also fight). The title is brilliant because in different ways they both symbolize a ‘Man of Tomorrow.’”

Some responses highlighted the shift in focus away from a traditional sequel. A post stated, “So James Gunn confirmed that Man of Tomorrow isn’t a sequel, but instead a team up film. Both Superman and Lex are co-leads. Meaning Man of Tomorrow refers to each of them.”

Another reaction added, “Lex Luthor, following the events of Superman and REDACTED, is forced to team up with the most unlikely ally imaginable. The ‘man’ he hates more than anyone else on planet Earth. But what they face? What unites this unlikely duo? It’s definitely not from Earth…”

Speculation about villains and future arcs also surfaced. One fan said, “Looks like a Superman + Lex Luthor team up!!…against Maybe Brainiac?!” Another post theorized, “So man of tomorrow has superman and lex reluctantly team up to save the world from brainiac and with lex’s newfound goodwill and positive pr he runs for president by the third movie.”

so man of tomorrow has superman and lex reluctantly team up to save the world from brainiac and with lex’s newfound goodwill and positive pr he runs for president by the third movie and pic.twitter.com/hUddZcPLPY

— casey ? ? superman summer (@kissingwookiees) September 3, 2025

Notably, both Corenswet and Hoult have confirmed their return in the upcoming DCU project.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.

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