Superman is coming back for more after his DC Universe debut. James Gunn’s Superman is the first movie in the franchise, and its box office performance so far has been positive, with a particularly strong showing domestically. With Superman‘s positive reviews added to the mix, the future is looking bright for the Man of Steel and his supporting cast.
After all, characters who made their DCU debut in the movie will return not long after Superman‘s ending, as Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Maxwell Lord are all set to appear in Peacemaker season 2, which arrives on August 21. Based on Superman‘s success, the movie’s global box office currently sits at $559.3 million, and he should be part of multiple future DC movies.
During an earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed that James Gunn is working on a Superman sequel of sorts, saying, “James Gunn is already preparing to write the next installment in the Super family.” With Supergirl releasing in 2026 after Superman set up Milly Alcock’s hero, perhaps the two characters could team up in a “Super family” installment.
What The Confirmation Of James Gunn’s Next DC Movie After Superman Means
While Zaslav’s new comments come as confirmation that Gunn’s next DCU movie is a “Super family” project, this is not the first we have heard of the film. Gunn has been teasing the secretive DC project for some time now, with the director previously confirming that Superman would play a major role in said movie.
However, when asked about it, Gunn explained that his next movie was a Superman sequel, but not a straight-up one, claiming, “I would not say necessarily.” Based on Zaslav’s confirmation of the project and comment about Gunn writing a “Super family” installment, it does look like the film could be a team-up between Superman, Supergirl, and perhaps more heroes.
Supergirl’s cameo in Gunn’s Superman perfectly set up her solo movie. David Corenswet’s Man of Steel explained her party girl atтιтude, with Milly Alcock’s Supergirl liking to go to planets with a red sun, which makes her powers weaker and allows her to get drunk. Supergirl was also confirmed to be Krypto’s owner. Both are key to the 2026 DC movie.
Our Take On The Confirmation Of James Gunn’s Next DC Movie After Superman
Based on the available information, there is reason to be excited about Gunn’s next DC movie after Superman. After all, even though the Man of Steel movie’s performance overseas was not as good as the studio expected, Superman is having a healthy box office run. As such, increasing the focus on the character and his world can only help the DCU.
One of the issues with the DCEU was how Henry Cavill’s Superman was absent for long periods. By having Gunn already work on a “Super family” movie right after Superman, in which Clark Kent plays a major role, DC Studios is making sure that the hero will continue being the face of the franchise. After Superman, that feels right.
