"Superman" is to premiere on streaming service HBO Max Friday and the HBO channel Saturday. Written-directed by James Gunn, the film stars David Corenswet.

Cast members David Corenswet (L) and Rachel Brosnahan attend the premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in July. The film is set to premiere on HBO Max Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI UPI Director James Gunn (L) and Jennifer Holland attend the premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in July. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI UPI Left to right, Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, and Rachel Brosnahan attend the premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in July. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI UPI

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- The blockbuster Superman is set to premiere on streaming service HBO Max Friday and the HBO cable channel Saturday.

The company announced the news Tuesday.

Written and directed by James Gunn, the comic book adaptation stars David Corenswet in the role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

The ensemble also includes Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced.

Gunn announced earlier this month that a sequel, Man of Tomorrow, is slated for release on July 9, 2027.