Superman: Man of Tomorrow (film)

Superman: Man of Tomorrow is the sequel to Superman: Man of Steel and is set in the DC Cinematic Universe. The film features Metallo and Eve Teschmacher as the main villains. It also gives a more thorough introduction to Darkseid and Apokolips.

Plot

 * After the destructive events of The Justice League II, Clark Kent wants to take a break from fighting and spends more time with Lois and as a reporter for Daily Planet. However, he keeps getting visions from Jor-El about Darkseid.
 * Eve Teschmacher, a high-ranking executive at LexCorp, is extremely envious of Superman, and has the backing of Lex Luthor, who believes that Kryptonian aliens pose a threat to the world. Lex gives her the funds to destroy Superman.
 * Disgruntled LexCorp employee John Corben is captured by Eve's henchman, Mercy Graves, and is experimented on, becoming the supervillain Metallo.
 * Dr. John Henry Irons, a brilliant engineer at LexCorp, learns of this, and tells Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent.
 * Irons, Lane, and Kent work together to discover more info on the matter. Kent is shot by Mercy Graves, but survives, revealing to Irons that he is Superman.
 * Kalibak arrives on Earth to scout before the impending Darkseid invasion. JL members Cyborg and Wonder Woman defeat Kalibak.
 * Cyborg helps Irons and Superman understand Metallo
 * After the death of Kalibak, Darkseid sends Gilotina to Earth with Kryptonite, which she gives to Metallo.
 * Superman defeats Metallo in third act.
 * Superman proposes to Lois Lane in the end.
 * Credits scene teases Darkseid's invasion.

Cast

 * Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman

This movie focuses a lot more on character development for Superman, signaling that he really just wants to live an ordinary life. He has dreams of raising a family.


 * Amy Adams as Lois Lane

Daily Planet reporter and girlfriend of Superman plays a role in finding Metallo.


 * Sharlto Copley as John Corben/Metallo

A powerful supervillain who is created by Eve Teschmacher and LexCorp and contains Kryptonite.


 * Marisa Tomei as Eve Teschmacher

A high-ranking executive at LexCorp who funds the Metallo project.


 * Shaquille O'Neal as Dr. John Henry Irons

A brilliant engineer from LexCorp who tells Kent about the Metallo project and helps Superman.


 * Ray Fisher as Victor Stone/Cyborg

Justice League member who fights Kalibak and helps Superman understand Metallo.


 * Lee Pace as Kalibak

A powerful being from Apokolips sent to Earth by Darkseid, but is defeated by Cyborg and Wonder Woman.


 * Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves

Personal bodyguard of Eve Teschmacher.


 * Holly Valenca as Gilotina

A female fury from Apokolips who brings Kryptonite to Eve Teschmacher.

Kathy Ireland plays Kitty Kowalski, Luthor's right-hand woman. Gal Gadot reprises her role as Wonder Woman. Domnhall Gleeson, Will Poulter, and Imogen Poots reprise their roles from Superman: Man of Steel as Steve Lombard, Jimmy Olsen, and Cat Grant, respectively. Ray Porter appears as Darkseid. The character DeSaad also appears.

Sequel
The Justice League III takes place after the events of this movie.

A direct sequel, Superman: Son of Krypton, features Mongul and Parasite as the main villains.