DC’s next chapter is coming in hot, and it’s all set to surprise the audience. Nobody expected Jason Momoa to be at the center of all this hype, but his new appearance seems to have some headline-grabbing potential. The usual superhero buzz is back, but this time, it’s got an unexpected edge.Enter Lobo: a cigar-chomping, leather-clad space biker who’s just crashed into the conversation and flipped the script. The latest ‘Supergirl’ footage gives us our first real look at Momoa as Lobo, and people are already talking about how unpredictable the film looks now.So, what’s the buzz all about?
Jason Momoa’s Lobo: The galaxy’s baddest bounty hunter
Jason Momoa is stepping into Lobo’s boots for the new ‘Supergirl’, which is set to land in theaters June 26, 2026. DC dropped a short video of Lobo tearing across the screen on his motorcycle, with the cheeky caption: “It’s not about the destination. It’s about the e̶n̶e̶m̶i̶e̶s̶ friends you make along the way.”In the comics, he’s a bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia: he’s loud, rude, and impossible to ignore. Per Collider, director Craig Gillespie calls him one of the wildest characters in this space adventure.And this is a big switch for Momoa. After years as ‘Aquaman’, the noble, ocean-loving hero, he’s now going full chaos. Turns out, he’s wanted to play Lobo for ages. Per Entertainment Weekly, back when the studio first called, Momoa actually thought they wanted him for Lobo, not Aquaman. Now, after seven years underwater as the King of Atlantis, he finally gets to let loose in the new DCU under James Gunn and Peter Safran. He’s called Lobo his dream role, and when he landed it, his reaction was simple: “Finally.”The new photos of Momoa grinning from ear to ear as Lobo, tearing down the road on that massive motorcycle, with a grenade swinging around his neck, are already making a lot of buzz. Per Gillespie, ‘The Fifth Element’ was a big inspiration for ‘Supergirl’, and he wanted a universe full of weird, colorful characters, and Lobo fits right in.However, it’s worth noting that Momoa’s not the main focus in this one. Lobo’s more of a scene-stealer than a lead, but the studio’s got plans to bring him back for more in the future. If you saw Momoa as Dante Reyes in ‘Fast X’, you know the kind of energy he’s bringing to the table.
‘Supergirl’: All about the darker, grittier take
The movie, officially called ‘Supergirl’, is based on ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’, and it’s not your typical superhero flick. As for the story, a girl named Ruthye wants justice after her dad is murdered. So she teams up with Supergirl to hunt down the killer, Krem of the Yellow Hills. Their journey becomes a gritty, space-western chase across the galaxy.For this movie, the audience has to forget everything they know about ‘Supergirl’. This version, played by Milly Alcock, is tougher, more jaded, and still searching for her place in the universe. But she’s nothing like ‘Superman’. The vibe for this film? Think ‘True Grit’ meets ‘John Wick’, only in outer space. It’s not the usual bright, hopeful origin story. It’s darker, more emotional, driven by revenge and loss.Kara Zor-El isn’t just Superman’s cousin; she’s a survivor. She watched Krypton die. That trauma shapes everything she does. The story’s part road movie, part deep dive into her character.Makers are dropping the full trailer for ‘Supergirl’ on March 31, just a few months before the movie hits theaters on June 26.
