James Gunn got DC fans talking after posting a birthday message about Lex Luthor, one of Superman’s biggest enemies. Gunn mentioned Luthor’s history and suggested the character will be portrayed in a new way in a future movie.
His comments immediately sparked conversation online, with fans looking back at Lex Luthor’s previous appearances as excitement grows for what’s coming next in the DC Universe.
James Gunn shares Happy Birthday post for ‘protector’ Lex Luthor
James Gunn celebrated Lex Luthor’s first appearance in DC Comics with a playful post about the character’s role in the upcoming film, “Man of Tomorrow.” Gunn jokingly described Luthor as a protector of Earth and humanity – not a villain – and hinted at a dynamic between him and Superman in the movie, which is slated for release in the summer of 2027. He noted that Lex Luthor originally debuted in “Superman #4,” created by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Paul Cassidy.
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures will release Man of Tomorrow in U.S. theaters on July 9, 2027. The film, directed by Gunn and following the 2025 Superman movie, stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Lars Eidinger will play Brainiac. Filming is set to start later this year, and Nicholas Hoult previously portrayed Lex Luthor in Superman and made a brief appearance in Season 2 of Peacemaker.
Superman fans react to James Gunn’s statement
People on X reacted to James Gunn’s statement calling Lex Luthor a “protector.” One user pointed out that even though Luthor was willing to let people die in the movie Superman, he’s still seen as a protector figure.
People online are debating whether a character is truly a hero, with one person pointing out he killed an innocent man in a previous film. Another user highlighted this by saying he even executed a falafel vendor, arguing that alone is a crime worthy of imprisonment – especially considering how good falafels are.
People are excited about the new movie’s story idea. One fan commented, “Lex Luthor as a hero? That’s a surprising twist! I’m really looking forward to seeing how he interacts with Superman in MAN OF TOMORROW.”
James Gunn revealed that Superman and Lex Luthor will team up in the upcoming film, ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ but kept the specifics of the story under wraps.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Comingsoon.net.
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