James Gunn, writer and director of Man of Tomorrow
"Man of Tomorrow"

James Gunn has directly rejected online claims that Skydance executives have screened Man of Tomorrow and ordered extensive revisions to the upcoming Superman sequel. The filmmaker addressed the speculation Friday on Threads, saying the accounts circulating about studio interference are inaccurate.

The allegations circulated amid the leadership transition at DC Studios, with Gunn and Peter Safran set to depart their co-CEO roles and former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham named to lead the division. The claims originated with rumor-driven websites that have drawn criticism for publishing unsubstantiated reports and stories later shown to be false, often attributing purported revelations to unnamed "inside sources" without presenting independently verifiable evidence. Those accounts alleged that Skydance executives had already screened Gunn's film and demanded sweeping changes, despite the absence of confirmation from the studio or filmmakers.

Gunn disputed the premise of those reports, explaining that no one at Skydance has yet watched Man of Tomorrow. According to the director, screenings have been limited to Safran and a small circle of trusted friends and family. His clarification specifically refutes stories that portray the studio as having reviewed the movie and subsequently instructed the filmmakers to overhaul it.

Read James Gunn's original statement on Threads

The statement offers a direct response to the specific allegations of a Skydance-ordered reworking of the sequel. It does not, however, establish what decisions the incoming DC Studios leadership may make about other projects or the franchise's longer-term plans.

Gunn remains involved with Man of Tomorrow, which completed principal photography earlier this year and is now in post-production. David Corenswet returns as Superman opposite Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with Lars Eidinger portraying Brainiac. The film remains scheduled for a theatrical release on July 9, 2027.

For now, Gunn's remarks draw a clear distinction between confirmed developments at DC Studios and online speculation presented as insider reporting. His statement directly contradicts the central premise of the alleged Skydance-mandated revisions.