Ultraman May Unveil in New Set Photos

Recent Superman movie set photos suggest a powerful DC villain, Ultraman, might appear, despite director James Gunn's previous downplaying of such reports. In April 2024, industry insiders CanWeGetSomeToast and DanielRPK reported Ultraman as the main antagonist. Gunn subsequently clarified that Lex Luthor was the primary villain, seemingly contradicting these reports.

However, new images from Cleveland.com depict David Corenswet's Superman in custody, seemingly at the hands of characters including Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr. and a masked figure with a prominent "U" symbol on their chest – strongly suggesting Ultraman's presence. This contradicts Gunn's earlier statements, leading to fan debate.

While Gunn never explicitly denied Ultraman's involvement, his phrasing implied otherwise, according to DanielRPK, who clarified his "main villain" statement referred to Ultraman as Superman's primary opponent in the film, not Lex Luthor. The "U" symbol provides compelling evidence, though official confirmation is still pending. Speculation suggests Superman's arrest might stem from crimes committed by his evil counterpart, a potential plot twist.

Until official confirmation, the mystery remains. The film's release on July 11, 2025, will ultimately reveal Ultraman's role and potentially impact fan trust in Gunn's future comments regarding DCU rumors. The new Superman film, written and directed by James Gunn, marks the start of Warner Bros.' revamped DC Universe, featuring a new Man of Steel honoring the character's classic ideals.