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Homelander Cosplayer Wins Antony Starr’s Praise at Superman Screening

The viral moment underlines The Boys’ rise to pop culture prominence during the launch of DCU’s new ’Gods and Monsters’ phase.

Someone Showed Up To Superman Wearing Homelander Costume, Antony Starr Reacted: It’s A Stud Move

Overview

  • A fan entered an early James Gunn’s Superman screening dressed as Homelander, complete with the character’s red-and-white cape, blue suit and a milk bottle prop.
  • The video of the rival-costume stunt quickly went viral across Instagram and other social media platforms.
  • Antony Starr reposted the clip to his Instagram story and called it a “stud move,” marking a rare actor endorsement of cross-franchise fan cosplay.
  • The crossover moment highlights growing interplay between The Boys’ antihero narrative and DC’s iconic hero mythos, reflecting The Boys’ mainstream cultural influence.
  • James Gunn’s Superman debut has officially kicked off DCU’s ’Gods and Monsters’ phase as The Boys moves into production on its fifth and final season.