Jason Momoa, known for his role as Aquaman in the now-defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU), is set to bring the iconic character Lobo to life in the 2026 DC Universe (DCU) film, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow." Lobo, an alien interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia, possesses superhuman strength and immortality, making him a formidable presence in the DC Universe. Created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, Lobo first appeared in Omega Men #3 in 1983 and is the last survivor of his destroyed home planet, similar to Superman.
Momoa, who has expressed that Lobo is his favorite comic book character, shared his excitement and nervousness about taking on this role during an interview with ScreenRant. He emphasized his long-standing desire to portray Lobo, citing the aesthetic similarities between himself and the character. Momoa hinted that fans will get a good look at Lobo in "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," but cautioned that his appearance will be brief, as the film primarily focuses on Supergirl.
From Aquaman to Lobo, Jason Momoa is crossing DC universes.
In January, DC co-chief James Gunn unveiled the first photo of Milly Alcock as Supergirl, though it revealed little about the character's look. Gunn announced on Bluesky that production had begun on "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," with Milly Alcock, known for her role in "House of the Dragon," taking on the role of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl.
The film is heavily based on the graphic novel of the same name by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Ana Norgueira. This standalone story follows an alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, who seeks Supergirl's help to avenge her father's murder by the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills. Matthias Schoenaerts plays Krem, while Eve Ridley portrays Ruthye. The cast also includes David Krumholtz as Supergirl's father Zor-El and Emily Beecham as her mother.
"Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is slated for release in June 2026, making it the second film in the new DCU, following James Gunn's "Superman" set to hit theaters this summer. The DCU's "Clayface" movie is scheduled for September 2026.
