DC has turned a new leaf, set to start a fresh era for the studio by making history with two movies. When James Gunn ᴀssumed the role of DC Studios’ co-CEO, tasked with the creative part of upcoming DC releases, he confirmed that not all projects would be reserved for the franchise’s new shared universe, the DCU.

While the DCU’s Chapter One and beyond are important, Elseworlds projects will keep fans of all corners of DC entertained. The Elseworlds label means a movie or show exists outside the DCU canon, such as director Matt Reeves’ The Batman franchise or the animated Teen тιтans Go! series. Now, a major announcement confirms both will combine to mark a first for DC.

James Gunn’s Superman Sequel Announcement Means 2027 Will Mark A First For DC

Superman has proven itself a solid hit for DC, set to make a profit in the millions for the studio, and surging in domestic box office charts. After the movie’s successful run in theaters, which continues, and its early VOD arrival, James Gunn announced a Superman movie sequel. The film is тιтled Man of Tomorrow, set to release on July 9, 2027.

Gunn has previously made it clear that DC Studios’ plan is for two live-action movies to be released per year. Man of Tomorrow joins another DC movie that had already been set for a 2027 release, Robert Pattinson’s return as Bruce Wayne, The Batman 2. The movie arrives in theaters on October 1, 2027, after multiple delays.

This confirms that DC will finally have a live-action Batman and Superman movie being released in the same year since the heroes’ first film serials. Initially, both Superman and The Batman 2 were set to accomplish that this year. However, The Batman sequel was delayed from 2025 to 2026 and then to its current 2027 release date. It’s a new DC era.

How 2027 Could Be An Even Bigger Year For DC Movies With One Twist

Besides the fact that DC makes history by releasing live-action movies for its two biggest characters in the same year, finally, 2027 could also be an even bigger year for the studio and James Gunn’s DCU if one rumor pans out. While Gunn and Matt Reeves have said that Pattinson will not be the DCU Batman, the rumors persist.

Gunn has also shared comments that make it seem like the move would not be entirely impossible. If Pattinson’s Batman appears in the Superman movie sequel or the Man of Tomorrow shows up in a surprise cameo in The Batman 2, DC would ensure that its two projects are linked in a way that would break the internet.

David Corenswet’s Superman and Robert Pattinson’s Batman are both early in their superhero careers. While Pattinson is seven years older than Corenswet, the actors look the same age. With no casting or story updates on the DCU’s The Brave and the Bold Batman movie, the rumors about The Batman franchise merging with the DCU should at least remain until 2027.