We’re just a few months away fromDavid Corenswetmaking his DCU debut in James Gunn’sSuperman, and fans cannot wait to see what Gunn and the DCU have in store for its first feature film outing. But what will happen afterSuperman? How long can we expectCorenswet’s Man of Steel to stick around?Supermanwill open the doors for the wider DCU, withSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowfollowing things up when it releases in 2026. A recent report also suggested that the DCU is preparing for a big-screen team-up, potentially involving the Justice League. But will Superman still be a part of it?
During an interview with Esquire España, Corenswet was asked about his DCU future followingSuperman. The actor revealed that Superman’s (and his) future remains uncertain, as it is down to James Gunn deciding when the character should appear next. “I don’t think it’s up to me to answer that,” Corenswet said. “It’s up to James Gunn, who has a terrific imagination, and [Superman] is just there where they need [him] to be to say what was written, although that doesn’t always happen.”
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Of course, Corenswet’s DCU future also depends on how wellSupermanperforms with critics and at the box office.The DCU is already off to a strong start thanks to the 2024 animated seriesCreature Commandos, which officially kicked off the new cinematic universe.Supermanhas the tall task of being the first big screen release in the rebooted DCU. The summer blockbuster appears to be laying the groundwork for various other upcoming projects, as characters like the Green Lanterns, Hawkgirl, The Authority, Lex Luthor, Mr. Terrific, Maxwell Lord, and Kara Zor-El will all be introduced in the film.
Where Could Superman Appear Next in the DCU?
The possibilities for Superman’s future in the DC Universe are nearly endless. Of all the upcoming projects in the DCU’s first phase, titled “Gods & Monsters,” there are a few where the Big Blue Boy Scout could appear.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowis the most obvious choice.The obvious reason is their shared Kryptonian origins and matching costumes. But, with Kara Zor-El also making her DCU debut inSuperman, it makes sense that Supes could also cross over toWoman of Tomorrowto show Supergirl the ropes.
There is also the chance that Superman could appear in any of the upcoming DCU projects, especially considering the sheer number of characters debuting inSuperman, many of which were a major surprise to fans when they were first announced. Of the upcoming projects,The Authoritymakes the most sense for Superman to appear in, especially as characters from that team, like The Engineer, will also debut inSuperman.
Supermanwill be released in theaters on July 11. Alongside David Corenswet, the film also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hout, Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Milly Alcock, Frank Grillo, Skyler Gisondo, Wendell Pierce, and many more.
Source:Esquire España (translated by CBR)
