New Superman Footage Features Lex Luthor With Another DCU Villain

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Summary

  • New footage of the Superman movie reveals Lex Luthor, The Engineer, and likely Ultraman as the villains.
  • James Gunn clarified that Lex Luthor is the main villain but didn’t confirm nor deny Ultraman’s participation.
  • Despite no casting info, Ultraman, being Superman’s evil counterpart, has a great potential to be in the film.

In about six months, we’ll be seeing the revamped version of the iconic character, Superman. Fresh clips from the movie have emerged, showcasing its main antagonist and another wicked adversary straight out of the DC Comics universe.

This year, one of the highly anticipated films is James Gunn’s Superman, featuring David Corenswet, which explores the struggle of a superhero to reconcile his human emotions with his Kryptonian lineage. The initial trailer depicted a bruised and bloodied Superman, who also faced ridicule from the public. While Nicholas Hoult was initially shown as Lex Luthor, fresh footage reveals him collaborating with two additional villains.

A post on X (previously known as Twitter) showcased a clip with Hugh Jackman’s character, Lex, strolling along while wearing sunglasses accompanied by two companions. One of them is a well-known DC Comics antagonist, Ultraman, recognizable by his usual dark costume adorned with a large “U” insignia on the chest. The other companion is Angela Spica, also known as The Engineer, played by María Gabriela de Faría. This encounter excited many fans, leading some to speculate that they were in the Fortress of Solitude. Many also appreciated Jackman’s acting and predicted he would excel in his role. “Jackman has been amazing. I think he’ll do a fantastic job as Lex,” one user commented.

It seems there’s a lot of speculation among fans about whether Ultraman will appear in the upcoming Superman movie. Some are uncertain if the character they saw was actually Ultraman or another character like Ulysses, as Ultraman’s role hasn’t been officially confirmed. However, rumors persist that Ultraman could be part of the film, with some even claiming he was spotted on set. James Gunn, a movie insider, suggested that Ultraman might be the main villain, but he didn’t confirm or deny his involvement in the film. Instead, he clarified that Lex Luthor would be the main antagonist of Superman. The filmmakers and DC Studios co-chairman have acknowledged the numerous rumors and admitted it can be challenging to manage them. They even urged fans to take online information with a pinch of salt and warned against believing anything until they see official confirmations. Gunn humorously asked why fans wanted to know everything before the movie’s release.

The recent footage appears to show Ultraman alongside Lex and The Engineer, hinting strongly that he is included in the movie. However, it’s yet to be revealed who will portray this character. Given that Ultraman poses a threat to Superman, his presence in the film becomes quite probable. Despite some similarities, they are on opposite sides. In fact, Ultraman is often viewed as Superman’s evil counterpart in Earth-3.

Despite no clear confirmation about Ultraman being cast, James Gunn’s penchant for intricate characters suggests there may be room for a supervillain role. Moreover, Gunn hasn’t explicitly ruled out Ultraman’s appearance, hinting at his possible inclusion in the movie, as suggested by the footage. Additionally, fans have reported spotting Supergirl in the trailer, implying that Milly Alcock’s portrayal of Supergirl could mark her debut in the DCU within the upcoming Superman film.

Superman will hit theaters on July 11, 2025.

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2025-01-09 16:23