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Jason Momoa as Lobo in the new Supergirl movie is one of those rare examples of “Perfect Casting”

January 27, 2026

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has officially broken the internet by sharing a first-look teaser of Jason Momoa as Lobo. In the viral clip, Momoa exits his trailer sporting the character’s iconic fangs and a cigar, simply drawling, “Finally.”

The footage confirms Momoa will star as the intergalactic bounty hunter in the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, hitting theaters June 26, 2026. Gunn revealed that Momoa has lobbied for the “Main Man” since day one, texting him in all caps the moment the new DCU was announced. Fans—myself included—are already calling it a masterstroke of casting, praising the rugged, comic-accurate transformation.

It’s a rare phenomenon in Hollywood: that moment when an actor and a character align so perfectly that the two become inseparable. While we usually have to wait for the film to hit theaters to be sure, some roles feel like they were written into an actor’s DNA from the start.

In honor of Momoa’s “Main Man” debut, here are some of the most perfect castings in cinema history:

Actor Role
Ryan Reynolds Deadpool
Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man
Hugh Jackman Wolverine
Margot Robbie Harley Quinn
J.K. Simmons J. Jonah Jameson
Patrick Stewart Professor X (X-Men)
Christopher Reeve Superman (Superman)
Ron Perlman Hellboy (Hellboy)
Chadwick Boseman T’Challa (Black Panther)
Tom Hiddleston Loki (Thor/MCU)

Here’s the 30-seconds teaser trailer of Supergirl with a quick glimpse of Momoa as Lobo.

DC adn Warner Bros. release the official trailer of Supergirl 2026

December 12, 2025

Look out. #Supergirl lands in theaters June 26.

“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

Milly Alcock will star as the “Girl of Steel” which will be in theaters this 24th June 2026.

Cast of the film are;

  • Milly Alcock: Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
  • Matthias Schoenaerts: Krem of the Yellow Hills
  • Eve Ridley: Ruthye Marye Knoll
  • Jason Momoa: Lobo
  • David Krumholtz: Zor-El

The film is directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, and based on the 2021–22 comic book miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.

James Gunn Unveils Teaser Poster of Supergirl, Coming in 2026

July 17, 2025

James Gunn, head of DCU films, just posted a teaser of the Supergirl, which is scheduled to be in theaters next year. Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl for the film and the working title is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

The film will also star Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham. Jason Momoa was also cast to play the alien mercenary and bounty hunter – Lobo. The film is scheduled to be in theaters on June 26, 2026.

Watch this 5-mins Superman Sneak Peek

April 6, 2025

Aside from some clips that were already in the official teaser trailer, what are some notable scenes in the sneak peek? We get more screentime for Krypto the Superdog, then we see the Fortress of Solitude of this Superman, and last but not least, that interaction with multiple Kelexes is just adorable. The main Kelex (Robot #4) is voiced by Alan Tudyk.

Written and directed by James Gunn, the Superman will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with cameo from Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Superman will in theaters on July 11, 2025.

DC release Superman Official Teaser Trailer

December 21, 2024

On July 11, It Begins. Superman – Only in Theaters 2025 #Superman #FilmedForIMAX @IMAX

Written and directed by James Gunn, the Superman will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with cameo from Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Superman will in theaters on July 11, 2025.

James Gunn releases Movie Poster for Superman 2025

December 17, 2024

James Gunn and Warner Bros. just release the movie poster for the upcoming Superman starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.

The poster features Superman looking up with a moving background giving the effect the Superman is flying upwards at high speed.

Here’s another look at the movie poster.

Together with the movie poster, Warner bros. also release a teaser announcing the release of teaser trailer on Thursday, December 19th.

The 2025 Superman is Written and Directed by James Gunn, the film will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with cameo from Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Superman will in theaters on July 11, 2025.

James Gunn unveiled the first look of Krypto the Superdog

October 16, 2024

James Gunn just confirmed that Krypto the Superdog will debut in the upcoming Superman film in the Summer of 2025. James Gunn even explained where he got the inspiration for Krypto from their dog Ozu.

Krypto was inspired by our dog Ozu, who we adopted shortly after I started writing Superman. Ozu, who came from a hoarding situation in a backyard with 60 other dogs & never knew human beings, was problematic to say the least.

Here’s the full tweet;

The film is written and directed by James Gunn. It will star David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor plus a reported appearance by Milly Alcock as Supergirl.

Superman is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on July 11, 2025. It is set to be the first film of the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

House of Dragon star Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl in James Gunn’s DCU.

February 3, 2024

It’s official, Milly Alcock star of HBO’s House of Dragon will be Supergirl in James Gunn’s DCU.

The Australia-born Milly Alcock have been acting since 2013 and known for her roles in Foxtel comedy-drama Upright, where she received an AACTA Award nomination. Alcock is also known for her role as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon.

To confirm her casting, James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios on his social media accounts;

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Milly Alcock also confirmed her casting as the new Girl of Steel on her IG account, saying “So excited to be a part of the DC fam – thank you so much to @jamesgunn for trusting me with Kara / Supergirl”

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be available on Disney+ on 2nd of August

July 18, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the final installment of Guardians of the Galaxy film trilogy will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting this 2nd of August. The announcement was made on the official twitter account of the streaming service. The film’s arrival to the streaming service comes three months after its theatrical release in April 2023.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 follows the Guardians as they try to save the life of Rocket after being injured by Adam Warlock, following the event of Volume 2. As of July 16, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 earned $843.3 million at the box offices worldwide.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff, reprising their roles from the first two film with Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel as the voice actor for Rocket and Groot.

The film also features Sean Gunn as Kraglin, Chukwudi Iwuji as the High Evolutionary, Will Poulter as Adam Warlock and Maria Bakalova as Cosmo the talking space dog with telekinetic power. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is directed by James Gunn, this will be the last film that Gunn will be working under Marvel and before moving to DC Studios as the co-chairpersons and CEOs.

DC releases first trailer of Blue Beetle

April 3, 2023

DC just the first trailer (below) of Blue Beetle, a super hero powered by mystical Scarab.

The film appears to be pointing to a version of the Blue Beetle where the previous owner Ted Kord, before it chose Jaime Reyes as its new “host,” Susan Sarandon who plays Victoria Kord, was Ted’s sister in the comics and the CEO of Kord Industries.

Blue Beetle is intended to be the 14th film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) but since taking over DC Studios last January 2023, Co-CEO James Gunn said the film would be “disconnected” from previous DCEU entries and instead will be part of the new DC universe the Gunn is creating.

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.

Blue Beetle is directed by Angel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, it stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle, Adriana Barraza as Nana, Damián Alcázar as Alberto, Elpidia Carrillo as Rocio, Bruna Marquezine as Jenny – Jaime’s love interest. Raoul Max Trujillo as Carapax the Indestructible Man, Susan Sarandon as Victoria Kord, George Lopez as Rudy: Jaime’s uncle.

The film was originally set to be release in February 2021 for the streaming service HBO Max but was later changed to a theatrical release this 18th August 2023.

Henry Cavill will not be returning as Superman, after all!

December 17, 2022

After announcing that he (Henry Cavill) will return as Superman last October, Cavill again announced that he will be returning as Superman.

Here’s what he said in an Instagram post;

In a tweet, James Gunn explained why they’re changing Henry Cavill as Superman, saying that the new Superman that they have in mind “will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill.” He added that they’re a big fan of Henry Cavill and that they’re exploring “a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.’

Since becoming co-chairpersons and CEOs of DC Films, all eyes are on James Gunn and how he can build a connected DC universe that can rival the MCU. It looks like James Gunn wants to start fresh in his vision of a connected DC universe.