Overview

• Nicholas Hoult embodies Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman, which flies into theaters on July 11, 2025.
• In a surprising reveal, Luthor and Superman have not yet met on screen, positioning their feud as an ongoing ideological struggle.
• Luthor’s villainy is driven by a belief in human exceptionalism and a mission to preserve humanity’s autonomy against an alien savior.
• Hoult has expressed interest in pairing Luthor with the Joker in future DCU films, mirroring their brief alliance in DC Rebirth’s Legion of Doom.
• The film skips origin stories to introduce characters already entrenched in James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe and set up future crossovers.