David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult Face Off as Superman and Lex Luthor on Man of Tomorrow Set

Fresh set photos from the Atlanta production of Man of Tomorrow show the film's two leads engaged in an intense face-off. David Corenswet, taking on the role of Superman, squares off against Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor in images captured Tuesday evening on June 2.

The standout element of the footage is Hoult's appearance in Lex's warsuit—the advanced alien armor that grants the villain superhuman strength and durability along with the ability to fly, project energy, and generate protective force fields. According to the film's mythology, Lex originally obtained the battle suit on his home planet of Lexor during a brief period of residence there before the planet's destruction.

Production photos suggest both Hoult and a stunt performer took turns wearing the warsuit during the day's filming, allowing for various action sequences to be captured.

In the film's storyline, Superman and Lex Luthor are positioned as unlikely allies who must work together against a greater threat: the villain Brainiac, brought to life by actor Lars Eidinger. The movie, titled Man of Tomorrow, is slated for theatrical release in July 2027, with production currently moving forward in Atlanta.