James Gunn Confirms Superman 2 Sequel In Progress Without Release Date

The 2025 James Gunn-directed Superman reboot has become the highest-grossing Superman movie and received top ratings for a DC project, but it may not surpass the international box office performance of Man of Steel, partly due to prevailing anti-American sentiments affecting overseas markets like China. Despite its strong domestic performance, the film's digital release date is rumored to be August 26, 2025, though this remains unconfirmed by DC Studios or Gunn. James Gunn has revealed he is working on a sequel to Superman, which he describes as not a direct follow-up nor a traditional Superman 2, but featuring Superman in a major role. Gunn also clarified that the upcoming project will differ from expectations, explicitly stating it will not be another Batman vs. Superman or a World's Finest film. No official release date or detailed plot information for the sequel has been announced, and Gunn emphasized that the film's integration into the DC Universe and its timing are still uncertain.