The newSupermansaga gets a massive update from James Gunn following the 2025 DC Universe movie’s success. DespiteSuperman’s ending, the journey has only just begun for David Corenswet’s Man of Steel in the DCU franchise, with the recent installment becoming the highest-grossing superhero film of the year.
With 2026 bringing Milly Alcock’sSupergirlmovie to theaters,the Kryptonian legacy is already a central piece in the DCU timeline. AftertheSupermanpost-credits scene, the audience eagerly wants to learn what is next for Krypton’s last son in this universe, and it appears they will not have to wait for too long.
In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter(viaX),Gunn was asked about the status of his nextSupermaninstallment, which led to the DC Studios co-CEO revealing a very promising update for the project,which he calls “the next story in the Superman Saga.” Not only is the script treatment done, but Gunn is hopeful about production starting soon, as he stated the following:
I’ve already finished the treatment for the next story in what I’ll call the Superman Saga. The treatment is done, which means a very, very worked out treatment. I’m working on that and hopefully going into production on that not too far away from today.
These comments come very shortly after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed that Gunn was officially working on anothersequel about the Super-Family. But as of right now,no release date for Gunn’sSuperman-related project has been set yet by DC Studios.
What James Gunn’s Superman Saga Update Means
GivenSuperman’s box office numbers,it is not too much of a surprise that the Superman Saga is becoming a bigger priority for DC Studios and the large DCU franchise. With Superman being the most iconic superhero in all of Hollywood, this is the time to capitalize on the Man of Tomorrow.
Considering the strategy that they seem to be going for in terms of releases,2027 is likely when the DCU is going to slot the next Superman Saga movie. Based on Gunn’s comments, it would make sense if filming were to take place sometime in 2026, while additional casting could begin in the fall.
Our Take On James Gunn’s Superman Saga Update
After hearing Gunn go as far as referring to this new era as the Superman Saga,this goes to show that all of DC Studios' hard work for 2025 has paid off. From the many positiveSupermanmovie reviewsto the box office results for the DCU film, the budding franchise has had an incredible summer.
The most likely scenario for this untitled project is that it will be a Superman and Supergirl team-up movie, especially after Alcock’s cameo in her cousin’s 2025 installment. Hopefully, more details on theSupermanSaga will emerge sooner rather than later.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
