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James Gunn Shares Tattered Ultraman Image Fueling Identity Speculation

Fans are speculating about the villain’s identity after Gunn shared an image showing the character’s tattered suit.

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Overview

  • James Gunn posted a close-up of Ultraman’s battered costume on X, highlighting cracked goggles and fraying fabric.
  • Trailer footage confirms Ultraman’s alliance with Lex Luthor as he overpowers Superman in the Metropolis Meteors stadium.
  • Debate over Ultraman’s true identity has produced theories from Doomsday to a Bizarro-style Kryptonian clone.
  • Ultraman’s powers mirror Superman’s super strength, flight, speed and heat vision, intensifying their on-screen showdown.
  • The reveal comes less than three weeks before the film’s July 11, 2025 release, launching DC Studios’ cinematic reboot.