Jason Momoa is back in the DC cinematic universe – albeit this time as a new character.
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Between 2016 and 2023, Momoa was a part of Zack Snyder‘s DC Extended Universe as Aquaman and appeared in two standalone films, and had cameo in other DC projects. Now, Momoa has confirmed his return to the DC Universe under the leadership of James Gunn as the villainous Lobo.
Momoa broke the news via social media, where he shared an excerpt of an interview he did recently in which he spoke of his affinity for Lobo: “He was always my favourite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I’m like ‘Hello? It’s the perfect role. I mean, listen. If they call and ask me to play him, it’s a fuck yeah.”
He captioned on the post: “They called.” James Gunn commented on Momoa’s post, writing: “Welcome, my friend.”
Gunn then shared Momoa’s post on his Instagram Stories, which included the hashtag #Supergirl. Per Deadline, Momoa’s official debut as Lobo will come in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow starring Milly Alcock as the titular hero.
A release date for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has yet to be confirmed, though it is expected to release in 2026. Per Deadline, production on the film will begin in early January. Plot details for the film have yet to be announced.
James Gunn’s iteration of the DC Universe will kick off next year with the David Corenswet-led Superman. Superman, set for release on July 11, 2025, is the first movie in the new DC Universe, a soft reboot of the DC Extended Universe that will have united continuity and story across live-action films, TV series, animation and video games, with any DC adaptations not fitting into this continuity being referred to as DC Elseworlds.
Corenswet (Pearl, The Politician) plays Superman, while Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult are Lois Lane and Lex Luthor respectively. Also involved are the likes of Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced.
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