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The Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow<\/a> could begin production sooner than people think.<\/p>\n

James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, was a success, having grossed nearly $600 million worldwide despite barely breaking even in terms of its reported eye-watering budget of $400 million. Gunn’s adaptation of one of the most famous superheroes of all time had incredible reviews with an impressive 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<\/p>\n

In an Instagram<\/a> story posted by Hoult’s wife, Bryanna Holly, she shows how the actor is preparing to return as Lex Luthor in the sequel Man of Tomorrow, as he’s getting his head shaved by one of his children. Holly captioned the post with: “big, bald, and beautiful. Ready for his return @nicholashoult.” It has been reported that production is expected to begin on April 20, with the film’s expected theatrical release set for July 9, 2027.<\/p>\n

Metropolis \u00b7 Daily Planet Edition
\n Superman
Trivia Challenge<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0fOriginsLast son<\/p>\n

\u2620VillainsKneel!<\/p>\n

\u26a1PowersInvincible<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa5FilmsBelieve<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcabLegacyHope<\/p>\n

UP, UP AND AWAY! \u2192<\/p>\n

01<\/p>\n

Before he was Clark Kent, Superman was born Kal-El on a distant planet doomed to destruction. His parents Jor-El and Lara placed him in a rocket ship as an infant, sending him across the cosmos to Earth. What is the name of Superman\u2019s home planet?<\/p>\n

\n AThanagar
\n BKrypton
\n CApokolips
\n DOa\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Krypton was a scientifically advanced planet that exploded due to its unstable core. Jor-El, Superman\u2019s father, was the only scientist who foresaw the catastrophe and managed to save his son by launching him toward Earth in a small spacecraft.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Krypton. Thanagar is Hawkman\u2019s homeworld, Apokolips is Darkseid\u2019s domain, and Oa is the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps. Krypton\u2019s destruction is the defining event of Superman\u2019s origin story.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

02<\/p>\n

Superman\u2019s greatest love is a fearless, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who works alongside Clark Kent at the Daily Planet. She\u2019s known for her relentless pursuit of the truth and for being one of the few people who sees both the hero and the man. Who is she?<\/p>\n

\n ADiana Prince
\n BLana Lang
\n CLois Lane
\n DCat Grant\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Lois Lane has been Superman\u2019s primary love interest since her debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938. A brilliant investigative reporter, she\u2019s as iconic as Superman himself \u2014 tough, smart, and unafraid to chase the biggest stories in Metropolis.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lois Lane. Diana Prince is Wonder Woman, Lana Lang is Clark\u2019s high school sweetheart from Smallville, and Cat Grant is a gossip columnist at the Daily Planet. Lois Lane is Superman\u2019s iconic partner.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

03<\/p>\n

Despite being nearly invulnerable under Earth\u2019s yellow sun, Superman has one famous weakness \u2014 a radioactive mineral from the remnants of his destroyed homeworld. Exposure to it drains his powers and can even kill him. What is this substance called?<\/p>\n

\n AKryptonite
\n BVibranium
\n CNth Metal
\n DRed Sun Ore\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Kryptonite is the irradiated remnants of planet Krypton. Green Kryptonite is the most common and deadly variety, but there are many other types \u2014 Red Kryptonite causes unpredictable behavior, Gold Kryptonite can permanently strip his powers, and Blue Kryptonite affects Bizarro.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Kryptonite. Vibranium is from Marvel\u2019s Black Panther universe, Nth Metal is tied to Hawkman, and Red Sun Ore isn\u2019t a real DC substance. Kryptonite is the iconic green-glowing mineral that is Superman\u2019s ultimate weakness.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

04<\/p>\n

In 1978, a then-unknown actor donned the cape and made the world believe a man could fly. His portrayal of Superman became the gold standard for superhero films and he starred in four Superman movies. Who is this legendary actor?<\/p>\n

\n AHenry Cavill
\n BBrandon Routh
\n CTom Welling
\n DChristopher Reeve\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Christopher Reeve\u2019s portrayal in Superman: The Movie (1978) is widely regarded as the definitive live-action Superman. His performance perfectly balanced the heroic confidence of Superman with the endearing clumsiness of Clark Kent, setting the template every Superman actor has followed since.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Christopher Reeve. Henry Cavill played Superman in the DCEU starting with Man of Steel (2013), Brandon Routh starred in Superman Returns (2006), and Tom Welling played young Clark in TV\u2019s Smallville. Reeve was the original big-screen Superman.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

05<\/p>\n

Superman\u2019s greatest enemy isn\u2019t a superpowered alien \u2014 he\u2019s a brilliant, ruthless human billionaire who believes Superman is a threat to humanity\u2019s potential. This bald-headed genius has been Superman\u2019s archenemy for over 80 years. Who is he?<\/p>\n

\n ABrainiac
\n BLex Luthor
\n CDarkseid
\n DDoomsday\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Lex Luthor is the ultimate foil to Superman \u2014 where Superman represents hope and selflessness, Luthor represents ambition and ego. Despite having no superpowers, his genius-level intellect and vast resources make him Superman\u2019s most persistent and dangerous adversary.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lex Luthor. Brainiac is an alien android who collects cities, Darkseid is the god-like ruler of Apokolips, and Doomsday is the monster who famously killed Superman. But Lex Luthor is the definitive archenemy \u2014 Superman\u2019s dark mirror.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

06<\/p>\n

After crash-landing on Earth as a baby, Kal-El was found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a kind farming couple. They raised him with strong moral values in a small rural town. Where did Clark Kent grow up?<\/p>\n

\n AGotham City
\n BMetropolis
\n CSmallville, Kansas
\n DCoast City\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Smallville, Kansas is the quintessential American small town where Jonathan and Martha Kent raised Clark with heartland values of honesty, compassion, and humility. It\u2019s the foundation of who Superman is \u2014 not the powers from Krypton, but the character instilled by his Kansas parents.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Smallville, Kansas. Gotham is Batman\u2019s city, Metropolis is where Clark moves as an adult to work at the Daily Planet, and Coast City is Green Lantern\u2019s home. Smallville is where the Kents raised Clark on their farm.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

07<\/p>\n

As Clark Kent, Superman disguises himself as a mild-mannered reporter working at Metropolis\u2019s most famous newspaper, alongside Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen. Their editor-in-chief Perry White runs the newsroom. What is the name of this newspaper?<\/p>\n

\n ADaily Planet
\n BDaily Bugle
\n CMetropolis Star
\n DGotham Gazette\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! The Daily Planet, with its iconic globe on the rooftop, is one of the most recognizable fictional newspapers in pop culture. Working there gives Clark Kent both a cover identity and a way to stay informed about threats to the city and the world.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is the Daily Planet. The Daily Bugle is Spider-Man\u2019s Marvel universe newspaper, the Metropolis Star and Gotham Gazette are lesser DC publications. The Daily Planet \u2014 with its spinning globe \u2014 is Superman\u2019s journalistic home.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

08<\/p>\n

This Kryptonian military commander was banished to the Phantom Zone for treason before Krypton\u2019s destruction. He escaped and came to Earth seeking vengeance, famously demanding that others \u201cKneel before\u201d him. His iconic portrayal by Terence Stamp cemented him in pop culture. Who is this villain?<\/p>\n

\n ABizarro
\n BParasite
\n CMetallo
\n DGeneral Zod\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! General Zod is one of Superman\u2019s most terrifying foes because he has all of Superman\u2019s powers but none of his morality. Terence Stamp\u2019s portrayal in Superman II (1980) made \u201cKneel before Zod\u201d one of the most quoted villain lines in film history. Michael Shannon later reimagined the role in Man of Steel (2013).<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is General Zod. Bizarro is a flawed clone of Superman, Parasite drains powers through touch, and Metallo is a cyborg with a Kryptonite heart. General Zod is the Kryptonian military leader whose cry of \u201cKneel before Zod!\u201d echoes through decades of Superman stories.<\/p>\n

REVEAL MY SCORE \u2192<\/p>\n

\n Mission Complete
\n Your Kryptonian Record\n <\/p>\n

\n \/ 8\n <\/p>\n

Are you the Man of Steel \u2014 or still stuck in a phone booth?<\/p>\n

\u21bb FLY AGAIN<\/p>\n

Metropolis \u00b7 Daily Planet EditionSupermanTrivia Challenge<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0fOriginsLast son<\/p>\n

\u2620VillainsKneel!<\/p>\n

\u26a1PowersInvincible<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa5FilmsBelieve<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcabLegacyHope<\/p>\n

UP, UP AND AWAY! \u2192<\/p>\n

01<\/p>\n

Before he was Clark Kent, Superman was born Kal-El on a distant planet doomed to destruction. His parents Jor-El and Lara placed him in a rocket ship as an infant, sending him across the cosmos to Earth. What is the name of Superman\u2019s home planet?<\/p>\n

AThanagarBKryptonCApokolipsDOa<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Krypton was a scientifically advanced planet that exploded due to its unstable core. Jor-El, Superman\u2019s father, was the only scientist who foresaw the catastrophe and managed to save his son by launching him toward Earth in a small spacecraft.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Krypton. Thanagar is Hawkman\u2019s homeworld, Apokolips is Darkseid\u2019s domain, and Oa is the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps. Krypton\u2019s destruction is the defining event of Superman\u2019s origin story.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

02<\/p>\n

Superman\u2019s greatest love is a fearless, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who works alongside Clark Kent at the Daily Planet. She\u2019s known for her relentless pursuit of the truth and for being one of the few people who sees both the hero and the man. Who is she?<\/p>\n

ADiana PrinceBLana LangCLois LaneDCat Grant<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Lois Lane has been Superman\u2019s primary love interest since her debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938. A brilliant investigative reporter, she\u2019s as iconic as Superman himself \u2014 tough, smart, and unafraid to chase the biggest stories in Metropolis.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lois Lane. Diana Prince is Wonder Woman, Lana Lang is Clark\u2019s high school sweetheart from Smallville, and Cat Grant is a gossip columnist at the Daily Planet. Lois Lane is Superman\u2019s iconic partner.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

03<\/p>\n

Despite being nearly invulnerable under Earth\u2019s yellow sun, Superman has one famous weakness \u2014 a radioactive mineral from the remnants of his destroyed homeworld. Exposure to it drains his powers and can even kill him. What is this substance called?<\/p>\n

AKryptoniteBVibraniumCNth MetalDRed Sun Ore<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Kryptonite is the irradiated remnants of planet Krypton. Green Kryptonite is the most common and deadly variety, but there are many other types \u2014 Red Kryptonite causes unpredictable behavior, Gold Kryptonite can permanently strip his powers, and Blue Kryptonite affects Bizarro.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Kryptonite. Vibranium is from Marvel\u2019s Black Panther universe, Nth Metal is tied to Hawkman, and Red Sun Ore isn\u2019t a real DC substance. Kryptonite is the iconic green-glowing mineral that is Superman\u2019s ultimate weakness.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

04<\/p>\n

In 1978, a then-unknown actor donned the cape and made the world believe a man could fly. His portrayal of Superman became the gold standard for superhero films and he starred in four Superman movies. Who is this legendary actor?<\/p>\n

AHenry CavillBBrandon RouthCTom WellingDChristopher Reeve<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Christopher Reeve\u2019s portrayal in Superman: The Movie (1978) is widely regarded as the definitive live-action Superman. His performance perfectly balanced the heroic confidence of Superman with the endearing clumsiness of Clark Kent, setting the template every Superman actor has followed since.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Christopher Reeve. Henry Cavill played Superman in the DCEU starting with Man of Steel (2013), Brandon Routh starred in Superman Returns (2006), and Tom Welling played young Clark in TV\u2019s Smallville. Reeve was the original big-screen Superman.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

05<\/p>\n

Superman\u2019s greatest enemy isn\u2019t a superpowered alien \u2014 he\u2019s a brilliant, ruthless human billionaire who believes Superman is a threat to humanity\u2019s potential. This bald-headed genius has been Superman\u2019s archenemy for over 80 years. Who is he?<\/p>\n

ABrainiacBLex LuthorCDarkseidDDoomsday<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Lex Luthor is the ultimate foil to Superman \u2014 where Superman represents hope and selflessness, Luthor represents ambition and ego. Despite having no superpowers, his genius-level intellect and vast resources make him Superman\u2019s most persistent and dangerous adversary.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lex Luthor. Brainiac is an alien android who collects cities, Darkseid is the god-like ruler of Apokolips, and Doomsday is the monster who famously killed Superman. But Lex Luthor is the definitive archenemy \u2014 Superman\u2019s dark mirror.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

06<\/p>\n

After crash-landing on Earth as a baby, Kal-El was found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a kind farming couple. They raised him with strong moral values in a small rural town. Where did Clark Kent grow up?<\/p>\n

AGotham CityBMetropolisCSmallville, KansasDCoast City<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Smallville, Kansas is the quintessential American small town where Jonathan and Martha Kent raised Clark with heartland values of honesty, compassion, and humility. It\u2019s the foundation of who Superman is \u2014 not the powers from Krypton, but the character instilled by his Kansas parents.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Smallville, Kansas. Gotham is Batman\u2019s city, Metropolis is where Clark moves as an adult to work at the Daily Planet, and Coast City is Green Lantern\u2019s home. Smallville is where the Kents raised Clark on their farm.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

07<\/p>\n

As Clark Kent, Superman disguises himself as a mild-mannered reporter working at Metropolis\u2019s most famous newspaper, alongside Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen. Their editor-in-chief Perry White runs the newsroom. What is the name of this newspaper?<\/p>\n

ADaily PlanetBDaily BugleCMetropolis StarDGotham Gazette<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! The Daily Planet, with its iconic globe on the rooftop, is one of the most recognizable fictional newspapers in pop culture. Working there gives Clark Kent both a cover identity and a way to stay informed about threats to the city and the world.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is the Daily Planet. The Daily Bugle is Spider-Man\u2019s Marvel universe newspaper, the Metropolis Star and Gotham Gazette are lesser DC publications. The Daily Planet \u2014 with its spinning globe \u2014 is Superman\u2019s journalistic home.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

08<\/p>\n

This Kryptonian military commander was banished to the Phantom Zone for treason before Krypton\u2019s destruction. He escaped and came to Earth seeking vengeance, famously demanding that others \u201cKneel before\u201d him. His iconic portrayal by Terence Stamp cemented him in pop culture. Who is this villain?<\/p>\n

ABizarroBParasiteCMetalloDGeneral Zod<\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! General Zod is one of Superman\u2019s most terrifying foes because he has all of Superman\u2019s powers but none of his morality. Terence Stamp\u2019s portrayal in Superman II (1980) made \u201cKneel before Zod\u201d one of the most quoted villain lines in film history. Michael Shannon later reimagined the role in Man of Steel (2013).<\/p>\n

\u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is General Zod. Bizarro is a flawed clone of Superman, Parasite drains powers through touch, and Metallo is a cyborg with a Kryptonite heart. General Zod is the Kryptonian military leader whose cry of \u201cKneel before Zod!\u201d echoes through decades of Superman stories.<\/p>\n

REVEAL MY SCORE \u2192<\/p>\n

Mission CompleteYour Kryptonian Record<\/p>\n

\/ 8<\/p>\n

Are you the Man of Steel \u2014 or still stuck in a phone booth?<\/p>\n

\u21bb FLY AGAIN<\/p>\n

The alleged premise of Man of Tomorrow<\/a> will force an alliance between longtime rivals Superman and Lex Luthor to battle the true evil that is Braniac<\/a>. The casting of Braniac has been revealed as Lars Eidinger, the supervillain known as one of Superman’s greatest enemies. Braniac was first introduced in Action Comics #242 in 1958, who was described as an extraterrestrial android with a 12th-level intellect, also known as the “Collector of Worlds.”<\/p>\n

Gunn will be returning to direct and is also credited for writing the screenplay. Fans don’t have to wait too long to see another DC movie as Supergirl will be released on June 26 later this year, starring House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock as Supergirl\/Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo. <\/p>\n

A new character will be introduced in Superman’s sequel, Man of Tomorrow, named Maxima, who was first introduced in 1989 in Action Comics #645. She is described as a morally ambiguous queen\/alien conqueror who is obsessed with Superman and believes he’s the only being worthy of being her mate and king. Maxima is often said to be an antihero or starts as a super villain before evolving into a hero who joins the Justice League.<\/p>\n

Casting for Maxima<\/a> has been contested, with Gunn shutting down previous claims that it could be Fallout’s Ella Purnell or Industry’s Marisa Abela. However, The Hollywood Reporter recently stated that Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler, and Grace Van Patten could be the four finalists for the role. DC and Gunn have yet to comment on this update.<\/p>\n

Man of Tomorrow will fly into theaters on July 9, 2027.<\/p>\n

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Release Date<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 9, 2027<\/p>\n

\n Cast\n <\/p>\n

\"Headshot<\/p>\n

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Nicholas Hoult<\/p>\n

\n Lex Luthor\n <\/p>\n

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Rachel Brosnahan<\/p>\n

\n Lois Lane\n <\/p>\n

\"Headshot<\/p>\n