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Gunn Reveals Lex Luthor's Power Suit for 'Man of Tomorrow'
2 Jun
Summary
- Lex Luthor's iconic purple and green war suit will appear in 'Man of Tomorrow'.
- The suit grants Luthor enhanced strength for battling Superman.
- Brainiac, a new villain, will make his big-screen debut in the film.

Director James Gunn offered a glimpse of Lex Luthor's iconic war suit for the forthcoming film, 'Man of Tomorrow'. This adapted Kryptonian power armor, primarily purple and green with a beefier build than traditional versions, will enable Luthor to contend with Superman. The film is set to introduce Brainiac, a significant villain created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, to the big screen for the first time. Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac, marking a significant addition to the DC Cinematic Universe.
Gunn described 'Man of Tomorrow' as a story of necessity, where Superman and Lex Luthor must unite against a substantial threat, possibly Brainiac. He emphasized that the film offers equal focus on both Lex Luthor and Superman's narratives. Production for 'Man of Tomorrow' was anticipated to commence in April, with a theatrical release scheduled for July 9, 2027. The film stars Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, among other notable cast members.