Jason Momoa, previously known for his role as Aquaman in the now-defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU), is set to make a thrilling transition into the rebooted DC Universe (DCU) as the iconic character Lobo. This exciting development will occur in the upcoming 2026 DCU film, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow."
Lobo, an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia, boasts superhuman strength and immortality. As the last survivor of his now-extinct world, similar to Superman, Lobo's unique attributes and backstory were first introduced by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen in Omega Men #3 back in 1983.
Momoa's enthusiasm for the role is palpable, as he has cited Lobo as his favorite comic book character. In an interview with ScreenRant, he expressed his long-held desire to portray Lobo, highlighting the aesthetic similarities between himself and the character. He hinted at Lobo's appearance in "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," suggesting fans will get a good, albeit brief, look at the character. "Well, this is the role I've always wanted to play," Momoa stated, emphasizing his excitement and nervousness about bringing Lobo to life. He teased that the character's look will be faithful to the comics, complete with a cool bike, and described Lobo as "rough and gruff."
Despite Lobo's high-profile casting, Momoa confirmed that the film primarily focuses on Supergirl, with his character making a cameo appearance. "It’s her movie, so it's great. I just come in for a little bit," he explained.
The film also stars Milly Alcock as Supergirl, aka Kara Zor-El, with the first image of her in the role released by DC co-chief James Gunn in January. "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is inspired by the graphic novel of the same name by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Ana Norgueira. The story follows an alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, portrayed by Eve Ridley, who seeks Supergirl's help to avenge her father's murder by the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Matthias Schoenaerts. The cast also includes David Krumholtz as Zor-El, Supergirl's father, and Emily Beecham as her mother.
Scheduled for release in June 2026, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" will be the second film in the new DCU lineup, following James Gunn's "Superman" set to premiere this summer. The DCU's "Clayface" movie is slated for September 2026.
