First look at Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow

Director James Gunn has shared a first image on social media of Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in his upcoming Superman sequel, titled Man of Tomorrow. The image shows Luthor in full battle armor that stays close to the character’s comic-book look. The reveal comes as the film gears up for its 2027 release.

Lex Luthor’s new gear

The image, posted by Gunn with the message “fit check,” shows Hoult in a powerful suit of armor designed to let him go toe-to-toe with Superman, played by David Corenswet. The armor, which closely resembles the comic version, adds to the anticipation around the character, who has traditionally been one of Superman’s greatest enemies.

Story and characters

In Man of Tomorrow, the relationship between Lex Luthor and Clark Kent is more complex than previously thought. Gunn has suggested they may need to work together against a bigger threat. That hints at an unusual team-up that could reshape the film’s dynamic.

Key casting choices

Alongside Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet, the cast includes Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, one of the biggest villains in the DC universe. The cast also features Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart, Adria Arjona as Maxima, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl. Matthew Lillard and Andre Royo have also joined the cast in mysterious roles.

With Man of Tomorrow set to release on July 9, 2027, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds and what surprises Gunn has in store for both the characters and DC universe fans.