James Gunn Surprises Fans by Releasing Full Superman Script Online

Alright, let’s get into the latest DC shenanigans—because there’s always something going on with this universe, especially when James Gunn is at the helm. You might remember Gunn’s fresh take on Superman kicked off this new chapter for the DCU, where they’re mercifully skipping the played-out origins and just throwing us right into the middle of things. Well, now there’s a new twist, and plenty to keep track of, so let’s break it down.

James Gunn Just Dropped the Full Superman Script (Yes, Really)

If you’re one of those people who actually likes reading screenplays—or you just want to see what Gunn cooked up—it’s your lucky day. He casually posted the entire script for Superman on social media, with probably the least dramatic caption possible:

"For your enjoyment, the Superman screenplay."

No build-up, no tease, just a link. The guy doesn’t mess around. So if you’re curious, you can go check out the real thing and see for yourself how the sausage is made.

Superman Set the Stage (And Yes, There’s a Supergirl Tease)

Gunn’s Superman was the movie that reset the DCU after all the merger chaos (Netflix and Warner Bros., if you’ve lost track of the corporate backrooms). Skipping the usual origin death march, Gunn’s approach is: start with established heroes, and maybe surprise people by not telling the same story for the umpteenth time.

The results? $616 million at the global box office and, by DC’s recent standards, actual good vibes. They even capped things off with a cameo that sets up the next film: Milly Alcock (from House of the Dragon) showing up as Supergirl. Consider her officially in the mix.

Next Up: Man of Tomorrow—Now With Actual Brainiac

If you’ve spent years wondering why Brainiac still hasn’t shown up in live-action, you can stop waiting. Gunn’s sequel, Man of Tomorrow, will finally make that happen, and they’ve found their Brainiac: German actor Lars Eidinger.

Gunn shared the casting in his typical straightforward way on Instagram. In his words:

"In our worldwide search for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the top. Welcome to the DCU, Lars."

What’s this movie actually about? Gunn spilled a few beans on the Howard Stern Show (yes, really), making it clear this isn’t just about Superman punching big bads:

"It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat. It’s more complicated than that but. It’s as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie. I relate to the character of Lex, sadly. I really wanted to create something extraordinary with the two of them. I just love the script so much."

So expect a frenemies situation. Also, if you caught a photo Gunn posted of the script’s title page, he basically confirmed Brainiac’s involvement—just in case you missed the obvious.

And Here’s Your Future DCU Cast List (For Those Keeping Score)

If you want to know who’s actually playing who in these upcoming films, here’s the lowdown on the next big DCU movie to hit theaters—Supergirl:

• Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El (aka Supergirl)
• Eve Ridley (3 Body Problem) as Ruthye
• Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone) as Krem of the Yellow Hill
• David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) as Zor-El
• Emily Beecham (1899) as Alura
• Jason Momoa living out his dreams as Lobo (after lobbying for it for years)

Mark your calendars (or whatever cool tracking method you use): Supergirl lands in theaters on June 26.

So, to sum it up: the DCU is somehow more stable and more bonkers than ever. Gunn’s dropping scripts on Twitter, Brainiac’s finally coming in from the cold, and Jason Momoa is absolutely not hiding his joy about being Lobo. Honestly? This might be the most interesting lineup they’ve had in years.