David Corenswet Is Already Back in the Sky as Superman Filming for ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Kicks Into High Gear
Production on the DCU‘s next major chapter is well and truly underway, and the internet has the footage to prove it. James Gunn’s ‘Superman‘ universe is expanding at a rapid pace, with the follow-up already generating buzz before a single official trailer has dropped. Just days after Gunn himself teased fans with an unexpected behind-the-scenes reveal, the streets have offered up something even more exciting.
The sequel to 2025’s ‘Superman’, titled ‘Man of Tomorrow’, will see David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult reprise their roles as Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, with the film set to be released in United States theaters and IMAX in 2027. Filming began in April 2026 at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as in the United Kingdom and Cincinnati, Ohio, and is expected to run until mid-2026. The production has been building momentum steadily, and now fans are getting their first raw, unfiltered look at the Man of Steel back in action.
Set photos and videos from the ongoing production surfaced on X, showing Corenswet filming night scenes on what appears to be a city street, suspended in the air and wearing what looks like the same costume he wore in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’.
The footage appears to show Corenswet filming a nighttime scene in full costume while suspended in the air, holding what looks like a blue object above his head, with police cars, crew members, and production equipment visible around him. The raw, unpolished nature of the footage only adds to its excitement, with fans well aware that whatever Kal-El is clutching will likely be transformed entirely through VFX in post-production.
The suit itself has become a talking point all on its own. This development lines up with earlier signs that the production would reuse the original costume. Back in October 2025, the Superman costume was removed from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood exhibit, with a notice in its place reading “Superman costume currently being used by production.”
The decision breaks a common trend in superhero sequels, with franchises like the MCU’s Spider-Man and Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ trilogy typically introducing updated costumes with each new installment.
The set leak arrives just a day after Gunn himself sent the fandom into a frenzy. On June 1, 2026, the director posted a photo from the set of ‘Man of Tomorrow’ revealing a practical build of Lex Luthor’s iconic Warsuit, with Nicholas Hoult confirmed to be wearing the armor in the film. Plot details remain largely under wraps, though it is known that the film will force Superman and Lex to work together against a greater threat, with Lars Eidinger confirmed to play Brainiac.
The cast returning for ‘Man of Tomorrow’ also includes Milly Alcock as Supergirl, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Adria Arjona, Matthew Lillard, and Sinqua Walls all tapped in mystery roles. The previous ‘Superman’ film grossed over $616 million worldwide, making it Gunn’s first major tentpole success as DC Studios co-head. With the sequel shaping up to be a considerably larger story than its predecessor, the pressure to deliver is enormous, and early set footage like this suggests the ambition is already matching the expectation.
‘Man of Tomorrow’ is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2027, and with set leaks, Warsuit reveals, and a Superman already airborne over city streets, the hype machine has only just begun spinning. Are you hoping Corenswet’s suit gets a fresh upgrade somewhere in the film, or is the classic look exactly what ‘Man of Tomorrow’ needs?
