Man of Tomorrow adds Brainiac ally

ScreenRant reported on July 8 that David Corenswet’s Superman could be joined by Milly Alcock’s Supergirl in “Man of Tomorrow,” the planned 2027 sequel that has been widely linked to Brainiac. The report framed Supergirl as the most significant new ally for Corenswet’s Superman as the DC Universe builds out its Kryptonian storylines. A separate ScreenRant report published the same day said a new set photo appeared to show the return of a previously killed DCU villain. The available reporting remains largely trade- and fan-site driven, and the key claims about character roles are still based on ScreenRant’s sourcing and interpretation rather than a formal studio synopsis. Even so, several details line up across recent coverage: “Man of Tomorrow” is set for July 9, 2027, Corenswet is returning as Superman, and the sequel has been repeatedly tied to Brainiac as a central threat. (screenrant.com) ### Who is the ally ScreenRant says Superman is adding? ScreenRant identified Milly Alcock’s Supergirl as the likely “biggest ally” for Superman in the sequel. The outlet argued that Supergirl fits the story because she has already been positioned as a major Kryptonian figure in the DCU and would give Superman backup against a villain associated with superior intelligence and large-scale cosmic threat. (screenrant.com) The report did not cite Warner Bros. or DC Studios announcing that plot point directly. Instead, it presented the idea as a conclusion drawn from current DCU setup and prior reporting around the film’s cast and villain. ### Why does Brainiac keep coming up around this movie? TheWrap reported in December that Brainiac would be the villain in “Man of Tomorrow,” and that Superman and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor would team up against him. (screenrant.com) ScreenRant and other entertainment outlets have since treated Brainiac as the sequel’s main adversary, with Lars Eidinger named in multiple reports as the actor tied to the role. ScreenRant also published a separate item this week tying Brainiac to a recent “Supergirl” comic release, presenting that as another sign the character is becoming more prominent ahead of the film. That is not a studio confirmation of movie plot, but it shows how fan coverage is connecting DC publishing and film rollout. ### What is the evidence beyond one article? (thewrap.com) ScreenRant’s July 8 set-photo story said “Man of Tomorrow” may be bringing back a villain believed dead, pointing specifically to Flula Borg’s character from an earlier DCU project. That report added to the sense that the sequel is drawing on existing DCU continuity rather than starting from scratch. (screenrant.com) NBC Chicago and other outlets previously reported that James Gunn announced “Man of Tomorrow” for a July 9, 2027 release, with Corenswet and Hoult reprising their roles. Those reports support the film’s timetable and returning core cast, even if they do not confirm ScreenRant’s newer character-specific claims. (screenrant.com) ### What has DC actually confirmed so far? James Gunn publicly announced the sequel title and release date in September 2025, according to multiple news reports. Those reports said Corenswet would return as Superman and Hoult as Lex Luthor, establishing the sequel as a direct continuation of 2025’s “Superman.” (nbcchicago.com) As of July 9, 2026, the more specific claims about Supergirl’s role, Brainiac’s exact function in the plot, and the apparent villain return are still coming from entertainment-site reporting rather than a detailed official synopsis. The next concrete markers are likely to be additional casting disclosures, trailer material, or DC Studios appearances tied to the film’s July 9, 2027 release. (screenrant.com) (nbcchicago.com)