First Look at Lex Luthor in Full Body Armor for Superman Sequel

James Gunn has posted a first look at Nicholas Hoult suited up in full body armor as Lex Luthor on the set of his Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.

The DC Studios co-CEO and Superman director, James Gunn, shared a behind-the-scenes image of Nicholas Hoult in full body armor as Lex Luthor on the set of Man of Tomorrow. This sneak peek hints at Lex Luthor's near-comic-accurate warsuit, suggesting an intense showdown with Superman and possibly Brainiac in the upcoming DCU follow-up.

Gunn teased fans with a glimpse of Hoult's supervillain suit, indicating a potential rematch with Superman. He also revealed that the movie will feature an unexpected team-up between Lex Luthor and Superman, hinting at a more complex storyline. The film, set to release on July 9, 2027, will introduce Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart, Adria Arjona as Maxima, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl, among others.