After saving the world as Hank McCoy aka Beast in a handful X Men Movies, Nicholas Hoult Not only does he cross the line from Marvel to DC, but he is fully embracing his villainous side. After an exciting 2024, in which he appeared in films, among other things Juror #2 And NosferatuHoult is ready to embrace 2025 in a way audiences have never seen him before James Gunnis the most awaited feature, Superman. I’m taking up the nickname that was once worn by actors Michael Rosenbaum, Gene HackmanAnd Jesse EisenbergHoult will appear opposite David Corenswet’s title character as his greatest enemy: Lex Luthor.

While We have a better idea As the first film in the so-called “Gods and Monsters” chapter of the DCU unfolds, when it comes to where audiences will experience Superman, there’s still a lot to learn about the motives that drive Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Colliders Steve Weintraub was present at the debut Superman Trailer followed by a chat session with Gunn, Hoult, Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahanin which Hoult spoke about his version of the iconic villain.

“The most exciting thing about this Lex for me was being in the James Gunn universe. Like you said, they’re so emotionally raw and powerful, but huge in terms of the world and what he creates. This Lex is obviously smart and ruthless, and he needs to outmaneuver Superman on certain levels because he can’t keep up with him on others.”

Lex Luthor could be humanity’s champion

Gunn made this clear Superman film will be different than everyone else and will approach Kal-El’s story in a way never before previous films. In addition to further exploring Superman’s humanity, it seems like the same will happen for other characters, including Lex Luthor. Hoult shared how he hopes audiences will view Lex Luthor and the complicated aspects of the character and what drives him to do the things he does, Hoult said:

“But from my perspective, hopefully there’s also something about this character that even though you might not agree with his process, you can understand on some levels where he’s coming from and why he’s committed to something.” His ideology is perhaps better for humanity.”

With the first trailer for Superman Now that it’s all over the internet, you can check it out and get a feel for Gunn’s version of the iconic hero before it hits theaters on July 11, 2025.

Follows the titular superhero as he balances his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way of life in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

Release date

July 11, 2025

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David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, María Gabriela De Faría, Edi Gathegi, Nicholas Hoult, Frank Grillo, Nathan Fillion, Milly Alcock, Sara Sampaio, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Skyler Gisondo, Anthony Carrigan, Wendell Pierce, Beck Bennett, Sean Gunn

Sales partner

Warner Bros. Pictures

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