Status of a potential "Superman 2": Insights on the sequel and associated TV spin-offs
In the bustling world of DC Comics, the Man of Steel continues to captivate audiences, with the latest instalment of the Superman saga, "Superman: Legacy," hitting theatres on July 11, 2025. Directed by James Gunn, the film has been a significant success, becoming one of the biggest theatrical releases of the year, standing third in the U.S. after A Minecraft Movie and Lilo & Stitch.
However, as of July 2025, there is no official confirmation or announced release timeline for a sequel to "Superman: Legacy." Given the cautious approach of James Gunn and DC Studios, a direct sequel has not yet been greenlit[1].
Nevertheless, Superman's journey is far from over. Gunn has hinted that the character may reappear in the DC Universe, possibly as early as in the upcoming Supergirl film, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," set for release on June 26, 2026. This movie, based on the comic series of the same name, follows Supergirl as she celebrates her 21st birthday aboard a spaceship with Krypto, her pet dog from Krypton[2].
In "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," Superman is expected to make a brief appearance, and a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll seeks Supergirl's help. This film does not serve as an origin story but follows Superman as Lex Luthor tries to turn public opinion against him[3].
In addition to "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," Edi Gathegi's character Mister Terrific and Skyler Gisondo's character Jimmy Olsen may be considered for Superman TV spinoffs[4]. David Corenswet plays Superman (Kal-El and Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent) in the film[5].
As for the future of the DC Universe, the studio plans to release two live-action films and one animated film per year, along with two live-action and two animated TV series per year for Max[6].
While a sequel to "Superman: Legacy" remains uncertain, fans can look forward to the next DCU film, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," and potential cameo appearances of Superman in other DC projects like Peacemaker Season 2 or animated shorts[2].
| Project | Release Date | Status | |----------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Superman: Legacy | July 11, 2025 | Released | | Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow| June 26, 2026 | Next planned DC project featuring Superman’s universe, possible cameo opportunity | | Superman direct sequel | Not announced | No confirmed release date or official sequel yet; possibly years away |
[1] https://www.theverge.com/2025/7/11/23384639/superman-legacy-james-gunn-dc-universe-movie [2] https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/superman-legacy-james-gunn-interview/ [3] https://www.ign.com/articles/superman-legacy-james-gunn-interview [4] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/superman-legacy-cast-revealed-1235095261/ [5] https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2025/06/superman-legacy-cast-david-corenswet [6] https://variety.com/2025/film/news/dc-universal-slate-movies-tv-shows-1235095257/
In the realm of upcoming DC Universe films and TV shows, Superman might reappear in "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," scheduled for release on June 26, 2026, possibly offering a cameo opportunity. Despite the uncertainty surrounding a direct sequel to "Superman: Legacy," James Gunn, the film's director, has hinted at Superman's continued presence in various DC projects, such as potential spinoffs for Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen, and possibly Peacemaker Season 2 or animated shorts.
