Superman Sequel 'Man of Tomorrow' to Film in Cincinnati

The project received a nearly $2 million Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit, with filming expected in Cincinnati — not Cleveland, which doubled as Metropolis in the 2025 blockbuster 'Superman.'

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The makers of 'Superman' appear to be headed back to Cincinnati to film scenes for the sequel 'Man of Tomorrow.' The Ohio Department of Development awarded the project — under the codename 'Exodus' — a nearly $2 million tax credit to film in the Queen City, though the production is not expected to return to Cleveland, which stood in for Metropolis in last summer's blockbuster.

Why it matters

The decision to film in Cincinnati instead of Cleveland for the 'Superman' sequel highlights the importance of tax incentives and location scouting for major film productions. While Cleveland served as the backdrop for the previous 'Superman' movie, the sequel will likely bring economic benefits and exposure to Cincinnati.

The details

The size of the tax credit corresponds to roughly $6.6 million in local spending, a fraction of the roughly $37 million in-state budget of the original film. Most of that money was spent in Northeast Ohio, where the cast and crew filmed for about six weeks. The production also spent two days in Cincinnati, primarily at the city's historic Union Terminal, which doubled as the Hall of Justice.

  • The project received the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit last week.
  • Production on 'Man of Tomorrow' is expected to begin in April at Trilith Studios near Atlanta, bringing the project to Cincinnati by the summer.
  • 'Man of Tomorrow' is scheduled to fly into theaters on July 9, 2027.

The players

James Gunn

The director of the 'Superman' sequel 'Man of Tomorrow.'

David Corenswet

The actor who played Superman in the 2025 blockbuster film.

Nicholas Hoult

The actor who will play Lex Luthor in 'Man of Tomorrow.'

Lars Eidinger

The actor who will play the villain Brainiac in 'Man of Tomorrow.'

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What they’re saying

“While filming in Cincinnati appears likely, it is not guaranteed. Producers often apply for tax incentives in multiple places while scouting locations, and nondisclosure agreements prevent both sides from confirming the deal.”

— Joey Morona, Author (cleveland.com)

What’s next

Production on 'Man of Tomorrow' is expected to begin in April at Trilith Studios near Atlanta, bringing the project to Cincinnati by the summer.

The takeaway

The decision to film the 'Superman' sequel 'Man of Tomorrow' in Cincinnati instead of Cleveland highlights the importance of tax incentives and location scouting for major film productions. While Cleveland served as the backdrop for the previous 'Superman' movie, the sequel will likely bring economic benefits and exposure to Cincinnati.