Superman–Lanterns Crossover: Aaron Pierre Joins Man of Tomorrow
The release date for the Superman sequel has already been set
Casting news for the "Superman" sequel "Man of Tomorrow": According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Pierre is joining the cast of the superhero film. This will result in a crossover between "Superman" and the upcoming DC series "Lanterns". Pierre will be seen there in a leading role as John Stewart.
The character John Stewart is one of the Green Lanterns and made his comic book debut in the 1970s. In the "Lanterns" series, Stewart takes center stage alongside Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan. The HBO production tells the story of an intergalactic cop duo and is said to be inspired by dark crime dramas like "True Detective".
The cast of Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Aaron Pierre is mainly known for the Netflix thriller "Rebel Ridge". In the future, he can also be seen in the new "Star Wars" film "Starfighter". In "Superman: Man of Tomorrow", Pierre joins an ensemble of cast returnees such as lead actor David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. New to the cast this time is German actor Lars Eidinger as the antagonist Braniac.
When will Superman 2 and Lanterns be released?
Filming of "Man of Tomorrow" is scheduled to start in Atlanta in April 2026. The film will once again be directed by "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn. Gunn also wrote the screenplay. The film already has an official release date: "Superman 2" awaits us in cinemas from July 9, 2027.
"Lanterns", on the other hand, will be shown a good year earlier. The series will start in August 2026 on HBO and HBO Max. The first trailer already gives you a first impression of the dark mood and Pierre's John Stewart.
Outlook for Superman: Man of Tomorrow
The initial situation after the first part: Superman was able to defeat the supervillain Lex Luthor, but anyone who knows Luthor knows that a defeat doesn't make him weaker – on the contrary. While he is now behind bars, he is probably already working on his next big plan. This could ultimately lead to escalation in the upcoming film.
Director James Gunn shared a crucial post on social media last year. There he announced the title "Man of Tomorrow" and published a picture that immediately got people talking: Superman is standing side by side with Lex Luthor – and the arch-enemy is wearing giant armor. Comic fans immediately recognized the famous Warsuit, an exoskeleton that grants him superpowers, energy blasts, and protective shields. Just the prospect of seeing this iconic suit on the big screen is enough to get many fans excited.
Superman and Lex Luthor could now team up in the sequel to defeat the villain Braniac. You can find out all the other details about Braniac and theories about the plot in our movie preview.
This is what Lanterns is about
The official logline of the series reads: "Lanterns" follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Kelly Macdonald, who will be seen as Sheriff Kerry, will play an important role. "Fear the Walking Dead" actor Garret Dillahunt is also involved. The antagonist Sinestro is to be played by "Banshee" actor Ulrich Thomsen. Chris Mundy, who was involved in "Ozark" and "True Detective" as a writer, will act as showrunner. "Lost" creator Damon Lindelof is also involved as a producer.
The next film in the DCU: Supergirl
The DCU film "Supergirl" awaits us next in cinemas. In the leading role: "House of the Dragon" star Milly Alcock. The film is based on the popular comic series "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" by Tom King. Supergirl has already been introduced in James Gunn's "Superman". She can be seen in her solo adventure from June 26, 2026. You can take a look at the trailer here.
