North India Statesman
DC Studios Co-CEO and director James Gunn has revealed that he is already deep into writing his next feature film, even as his highly anticipated superhero sequel Superman: Man of Tomorrow progresses through post-production. Responding to an inquisitive fan on Threads who asked if he was ready to start drafting his next movie, Gunn confirmed his active writing process, humorously explaining that he needed something creative to keep him occupied while waiting on the assembly cut of the upcoming DC blockbuster.
Writing While Waiting for the Assembly Cut
The update provides an inside look at Gunn’s famously fast-paced creative work ethic. Having wrapped principal photography on Superman: Man of Tomorrow in August, post-production teams have been assembling the footage into a foundational cut. Rather than taking extended downtime between production and heavy editing sessions, Gunn chose to jump straight back into the screenwriting chair. When pressed on the social platform about his readiness for the next script, Gunn responded, “Already in it. I had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!”, confirming that the early assembly cut for the Superman sequel is now in hand.
Mystery Project: DCU Chapter One or Standalone Story?
While Gunn confirmed the writing milestone, DC Studios has kept the title, genre, and IP strictly under wraps. Industry observers and fans are actively speculating whether the script belongs to the mainline DC Universe (DCU) continuity—potentially another installment in the Superman saga or an unannounced team-up project—or an independent creative endeavor. As co-architect of DC Studios alongside producer Peter Safran, Gunn remains responsible for outlining the overarching narrative arc of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, meaning any original script written by his hand carries massive implications for the franchise’s trajectory.
‘Man of Tomorrow’ Set for Summer Theatrical Rollout
Meanwhile, Superman: Man of Tomorrow remains firmly locked into Warner Bros. Pictures’ global theatrical calendar. Starring David Corenswet reprising his role as Clark Kent/Superman alongside Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, the film serves as the direct sequel to the 2025 franchise reboot. With visual effects workflows, score composition, and final editorial stages moving steadily, Gunn’s dual focus on finishing post-production while expanding his writing slate ensures that the DC Studios roadmap continues to build sustained momentum.
