James Gunn has confirmed that he is writing a sequel to Superman, despite having previously hinted that there would not be a direct continuation. This announcement came through Threads, where he responded to fan questions about his current projects after finishing the promotion of the recent Superman movie. With renewed enthusiasm, he mentioned: “Peacemaker press! And sequel writing!” when asked about his plans.
Sequel Writing!
The interest in this sequel is not unexpected, given that the original movie is performing well at the box office and maintains a high score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its success has led many to wonder about the future of the Man of Steel within the new DC universe, and although Gunn had previously expressed some doubts about what Superman 2 would mean, his recent comment suggests that the project is now a reality.
In addition to the sequel, the future of the DCU includes the highly anticipated second season of Peacemaker, scheduled to launch in August. It has also been confirmed that the next film on the big screen will be Supergirl, which is set to premiere next year. There is a possibility that Superman may make an appearance in that movie, especially considering that Kara Zor-El, played by Milly Alcock, is the cousin of Clark Kent.
Although Gunn’s announcement still leaves many questions unanswered about the development and narrative of the Superman sequel, fans are eager for more details. Thus, we can anticipate that the DC universe will continue to expand, providing more content both in film and television.