DC Studios’ Major 2027 Team-Up Movie Will Seemingly Be Set Up By These 4 DCU Movies & Shows

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DC Studios is planning a major team-up movie, and several upcoming films and TV shows within the DC Universe will build towards it. James Gunn’s vision for a connected DC world is now underway, having officially launched this summer with the new *Superman* movie starring David Corenswet.

Ever since *Superman* hit theaters – honestly, even before then! – everyone started buzzing about a follow-up. DC and Warner Bros. were clearly hoping to build on the good vibes from James Gunn’s first film in the new DCU. And while Gunn *was* working on another story involving Superman after the initial release, he was hesitant to call it a direct sequel to the 2025 movie. It felt like something more than just ‘Superman 2,’ you know?

In early September, the new Superman movie was officially announced as *Superman: Man of Tomorrow* (also known as *Man of Tomorrow*). This sequel will be the first team-up film in the new DC Universe, bringing together David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor to face a shared enemy.

The film *Man of Tomorrow* is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027. It’s expected to connect with other DC Universe projects, incorporating characters, storylines, and overarching themes from those films and shows.

Every DCU Movie and TV Show Setting Up Man of Tomorrow

Superman

James Gunn’s upcoming *Superman* sequel in 2027 will definitely build upon the story established in this year’s *Superman* film.

James Gunn’s upcoming 2025 DC Universe film introduced audiences to a fresh portrayal of Superman (David Corenswet) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), and more importantly, established the groundwork for all future DC movies.

The upcoming film, *Man of Tomorrow*, continues the story of David Corenswet as Superman, showing him facing a new threat to Earth. In a surprising turn, this sequel will reportedly feature Superman teaming up *with* Lex Luthor instead of battling him, offering a fresh take on the established storyline from the first *Superman* movie.

Peacemaker S2

According to director James Gunn, the current season of *Peacemaker* on HBO Max is both a sequel to the *Superman* movie and a lead-in to *Man of Tomorrow*.

Soon after the announcement of the 2027 DC Universe team-up movie, James Gunn suggested online that the *Peacemaker* series directly leads into *Man of Tomorrow* and establishes the groundwork for everything else happening in the DCU. While the specifics are still unknown, it probably means the last episodes of *Peacemaker* will feature important events that set up the future super-powered sequel.

James Gunn has described the series as a direct continuation of the *Superman* story, emphasizing that the events within it are just as crucial to the overall DC Universe as the major happenings in the *Superman* movie itself.

Lanterns

Following the success of *Peacemaker*, HBO’s *Lanterns* is the next DC Universe TV show coming soon. The series stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Green Lanterns investigating a string of murders in the American Midwest. This dark and realistic superhero crime drama will introduce viewers to the wider world of the Green Lantern Corps.

Both Hal Jordan and John Stewart have been part of the Justice League in comic books, so it’s logical that a Green Lantern movie could lead to a film featuring Superman, and potentially introduce other Justice League members as well.

It’s becoming increasingly likely that Pierre will appear in a major DC Universe movie slated for 2027. This would reunite him with his on-screen love interest, Hawkgirl, and potentially feature them both at the Hall of Justice.

Supergirl

Following the success of *Superman*, *Supergirl* will continue the DC story next summer, offering fans another adventure with a beloved character from the Superman universe.

The upcoming *Supergirl* series is inspired by the popular comic book run *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow*. James Gunn has described it as the next chapter in the “Superman Saga,” a collection of stories focusing on Superman and characters connected to him within the DC Universe.

This film centers on Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, following her on a dangerous journey for revenge throughout the universe. It’s the final installment in the Superman Saga before *Man of Tomorrow*, giving director James Gunn and the team one last opportunity to establish the story and characters before *Superman 2* arrives in theaters in 2027.

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2025-09-21 12:05