Jason Momoa is again within the DC cinematic universe – albeit this time as a brand new character.
Between 2016 and 2023, Momoa was part of Zack Snyder‘s DC Prolonged Universe as Aquaman and appeared in two standalone movies, and had cameo in different DC initiatives. Now, Momoa has confirmed his return to the DC Universe underneath the management of James Gunn because the villainous Lobo.
Momoa broke the information by way of social media, the place he shared an excerpt of an interview he did just lately by which he spoke of his affinity for Lobo: “He was all the time my favorite, and I all the time wished to play Lobo, as a result of I’m like ‘Howdy? It’s the right function. I imply, pay attention. In the event that they name and ask me to play him, it’s a fuck yeah.”
He captioned on the submit: “They referred to as.” James Gunn commented on Momoa’s submit, writing: “Welcome, my good friend.”
Gunn then shared Momoa’s submit on his Instagram Tales, which included the hashtag #Supergirl. Per Deadline, Momoa’s official debut as Lobo will are available in Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow starring Milly Alcock because the titular hero.
A launch date for Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow has but to be confirmed, although it’s anticipated to launch in 2026. Per Deadline, manufacturing on the movie will start in early January. Plot particulars for the movie have but to be introduced.
James Gunn’s iteration of the DC Universe will kick off subsequent yr with the David Corenswet-led Superman. Superman, set for launch on July 11, 2025, is the primary film within the new DC Universe, a tender reboot of the DC Prolonged Universe that may have united continuity and story throughout live-action movies, TV sequence, animation and video video games, with any DC variations not becoming into this continuity being known as DC Elseworlds.
Corenswet (Pearl, The Politician) performs Superman, whereas Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult are Lois Lane and Lex Luthor respectively. Additionally concerned are the likes of Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced.