With James Gunn’s Superman just days away from hitting theaters, you’d think fans would be focused solely on that. But in typical fan fashion, the speculation machine is already spinning, thanks to a cryptic update from Gunn himself. Apparently, we won’t have to wait long at all before seeing the Man of Steel again.
During an interview with Phase Hero, Gunn was asked when we’ll get to see Clark Kent again, Gunn revealed it will be in “a couple of years”, or even less. He then added, “Well, no, you might see him… You’ll see him before then.”
He clarified that the interviewer was referring to the character not the actor. “Yeah, you’ll see the character before then,” Gunn confirmed.
Is Gunn teasing a Superman cameo? Will it be in a movie or a TV show? Could Superman appear in animated form before Corenswet’s next big-screen return? It’s all on the table.
One possibility is Peacemaker Season 2, which drops this August. Superman appearing in that, even briefly, could be a lot of fun. There’s also Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is scheduled for 2026, and that makes a lot of sence. That film could feature Superman in a mentor-style role.
It was previously rumored that Superman will show up in a flashback in Supergirl. The scene reportedly shows Kara’s arrival on Earth, where she emerges from her ship alongside Krypto. Superman greets her with a warm smile and says “Hi there!”
On the animation front, DC has a few irons in the fire. Projects like My Adventures with Green Lantern and a Blue Beetle spinoff are in development. If Gunn was referring to the character popping up in one of those, it would still count as seeing Superman—just not necessarily Corenswet.
One thing we know for sure is that Superman is going to be a central connective thread in the new DC Universe.
Early online reactions for Superman have only fueled the excitement. The movie is being called “Unique” and “damn beautiful.”
Superman opens in theaters July 11.
