Okay, DC superfan community, get READY! James Gunn just blew up the fandom by sharing a Man of Tomorrow script tease, and the speculation is off the charts. The image plastered on the script? An anatomical brain. And that can only mean one thing for diehards like us—Brainiac is coming!
We all know Gunn plays 4D chess with his reveals, and this one isn’t subtle. After confirming that “a much, much bigger threat” will force Superman (YES, David Corenswet’s Kal-El) and Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult—what a choice!) to put aside their legendary rivalry, now it seems clearer than ever: Brainiac may finally take center stage as the DCU’s new cosmic menace.
Let that sink in—Superman and Lex working together?! This is the twist no one saw coming. But true fans know Brainiac is one of the most formidable opponents Superman (and the planet!) has ever faced: a collector of worlds, a cold genius, a villain that even Lex can’t outsmart solo. If you thought past live-action Superman stories went big, this is epic on another level!
But Gunn’s teaser leaves the door open: What if it’s not Brainiac? Could the brain symbolize Lex Luthor’s master plan or hint at another cerebral threat? Gunn himself says: “It’s as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie.” That means our favorite villain is getting a ton of spotlight alongside the Man of Steel.
With the film slated for a July 9, 2027 release, the debate rages on in fan circles—are we finally seeing Brainiac in live-action, or is Gunn prepping an even bigger mind game? With every new detail, the Man of Tomorrow hype gets more real!
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