James Gunn Already Working on New Super-Family Film
Excitedly diving into scriptwriting for both the upcoming Supergirl and a potential third Superman film in the universe, James Gunn promises fresh stories that could introduce a new Superman character and further develop Wonder Woman's role!
Marcus Thompson 
Key Takeaways
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- James Gunn is writing and directing a new superhero film featuring Superman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman, set to release in 2026.
- The upcoming film may not be a direct sequel to previous superhero films, suggesting an innovative or unexpected direction for the storyline.
- Gunn is also planning the future of Wonder Woman within this new project.
- A potential new Superman story by Gunn is different from any potential Superman 2, implying separate narratives for these characters.
New Super-Family Film in Progress: Gunn’s Vision for Superman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman (2026)
Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav has announced that James Gunn is actively writing and directing another film featuring Superman and his crew. While details about this project remain scarce, Supergirl is slated for release in 2026. Beyond these developments, Gunn is also charting the future of Wonder Woman. He has further clarified that the new story he is developing for Superman is distinct from a potential Superman 2. This upcoming superhero family film prompts anticipation regarding its nature—whether it will be a direct sequel or introduce an unexpected new direction.
In Case You Missed It
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Superman |
| Brief Summary | Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. |
| Released | July 9, 2025 |
| Duration | 130 minutes |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Adventure, Action |
| Production Companies | DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company, Domain Entertainment |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, María Gabriela de Faría, Skyler Gisondo, Alan Tudyk, Grace Chan, Bradley Cooper, Angela Sarafyan, Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, Sara Sampaio, Tatiana Piper, Stephen Blackehart, Giovannie Cruz, Bonnie Discepolo, Terence Rosemore, Natasha Halevi, Adriana Leonard, Paul Kim, Jonah Lees, Christian Lees, Dinesh Thyagarajan, Rudy Quintanilla, Ryan J. Pezdirc, Michael Ian Black, Wendell Pierce, Beck Bennett, Neva Howell, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mikaela Hoover, Christopher McDonald, Zlatko Burić, Martin Harris, Frank Grillo, James Hiroyuki Liao, Tinashe Kajese, Luis R. Hernandez, Mary Chatmon, Savannah Lumar, Xingu Del Rosario, Lawrence Gilligan, Suzanne Hobbs, Kimmy Suzuki, Will Reeve, Jake Tapper, Ira Amyx, Abel F. Alvarado, Karla Suyeon Kim, Jay Westbrook, Nea Dune, Darla Delgado, Ashleigh Morghan, Anthony Carrigan, Trevor Newlin, Lon Gowan, Taylor Valentine Lupini, Paige Mobley, Zach Lane, Theo Kypri, Michael Rosenbaum, Alexis Prewitt, Bobby Hernandez, George Howard Adams, David E. Collier, Jimmy Chhiu, Louisa Krause, AJ Bernard, Alayna Bernard, Jai Soundar, Annika Mazumdar, Fahim Fazli, Chaim Jeraffi, Melissa O. Bowen, Torsten Kellar, Johanna Braddy, Austin Freeman, Kim Brunhuber, Sean Gunn, Sharon Carpenter, Greg Clarkson, Milli M., Pierce Lackey, Oliver Diego Silva, Lloyd Kaufman, John Cena, Milly Alcock, Jennifer Holland |
| Director | James Gunn |
| Authors | James Gunn |
| Producers | Peter Safran, James Gunn |
| Ratings | 7.691/10 (1561 reviews) |
| Homepage | https://www.superman.com |
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