"In September 2025, Gunn announced this sequel would be entitled Man of Tomorrow and would reunite Superman and Lex Luthor. Later, he posted an image of the script, complete with an illustration of a brain, leading many to think this would feature the classic DC villain Brainiac. Now, we finally have some concrete details of this movie, and it's exactly what fans have been expecting - and hoping for."
"According to , Man of Tomorrow will, in fact, feature Brainiac as the main villain, which would mark the character's first appearance in live action. His depiction varies across comic appearances, but he's usually shown as an ultra-intelligent cybernetic being who shrinks down cities and destroys planets. In fact, he's sometimes the reason for Krypton's destruction, the very reason Superman came to Earth in the first place."
"Frank Grillo, who played Rick Flag, Sr. in Superman and Peacemaker Season 2, revealed that he plays a major role in Man of Tomorrow. "My character, Rick Flag Sr., is a big part of the sequel's story, so I'm excited about it," he said. HBO Max Flag is now the head of A.R.G.U.S., so his inclusion seems like a no-brainer."
David Corenswet portrays Clark Kent and the production wrapped ahead of its June 2026 release date. The sequel, titled Man of Tomorrow, will reunite Superman and Lex Luthor after an announcement in September 2025. Man of Tomorrow will feature Brainiac as the main villain, marking the character's first live-action appearance. Brainiac is depicted as an ultra-intelligent cybernetic being that shrinks cities and destroys planets and is sometimes implicated in Krypton's destruction. Frank Grillo confirmed that Rick Flag Sr. plays a major role. Rick Flag Sr. is now head of A.R.G.U.S., suggesting the story may connect to Peacemaker Season 2 events.
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