The originalSupermantraileropens with Kal - El crashing in the Arctic and lie in the snow , having taken some major hits by something or something . However , it ’s not explicitly expose who or what have the beating . That being tell , a unexampled nip fromSuperman’snew " Icon " TV pip implies who endure after Superman , while also corroborate one of the biggest villain theories for the upcoming DCU movie .
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Lex Luthor
Without a doubt , the vainglorious barb from the new television teaser was the ending with Superman flyingacross the Arctic , presumably near the Fortress of Solitude which was evince in the original trailer . However , there ’s also a key snapshot of Nicholas Hoult ’s Lex Luthor . Not only is the classic DC villain accompanied by a mystifying figure whose face is covered by a black tough and goggles , but the two of them are also record leave a spurt in the Arctic .
Thanks to this new shot , the conditional relation is that there will likely be some form of confrontation between Lex and Superman in the Arctic , as well with Lex ’s escort , whom many have theorized to either be the DCU ’s take on Ultraman , Bizarro , or the two characters from the comic commingle as one new opposition . This will likely be due to Luthor finally figuring out where Kal - El ’s Fortress is located . If so , one can imagine that Lex will be responsible for the shot of Superman bleeding in the blow from the first preview .
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Apex Lex
It stands to understanding that Superman could run into his match if Lex ’s escort is secretly a Bizarro clone of Superman , just like the one Lex created in DC ’s New 52 comics . However , it ’s also possible that Lex is seek the Fortress to collect resourcefulness that would tolerate him to take on Superman himself , whether that ’s kryptonite or some means of raise his own physical abilities ( which I think would be a lot more exciting ) .
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Interestingly enough , it was rumour during the molding mental process forSupermanthat one persona was being cite to under the codename " Apex" . Because there ’s a superpowered version of Luthor in the comics known as " Apex Lex " , many assumed that the role was indeed the DCU ’s new Lex Luthor . Combined with the confirmation that Hoult work out for the part , it certainly feels possible that Lex may be looking to match the Man of Steel ’s strength using something from the Fortress , regardless of how efficacious or not his bodyguard may be against Kal - El ( whoisshown in the original preview pickings on Superman ) .
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A Lex Luthor To Rival Superman Both Physically and Mentally
At any pace , I ’m convinced that Lex Luthor will ascertain a mean of hurting Superman in the coming DCU moving picture , and will indeed be the one responsible for for Kal - El becoming disable as seen in the first lagger . Ultimately , it would be very cool ifLex ’s bodyguard is indeed divulge to be some form of Ultraman and/or Bizarrocreated by Luthor to drink down the Man of Steel . However , I ’d also love to see Lex whole obsessed with personally becoming Superman ’s victor in the DCU , both in mind and in organic structure .
A Lex Luthor hear to rival Superman in physical ability would sure be very exciting and fairly unequaled as far as theatrical depictions of Luthor are concerned . Even if it ’s just classic power armor as he does in the comics , I would enjoy to see a springy - natural process Lex Luthor acquire his hand dirty and fight Superman on the big screen . Either fashion , it certainly feels like there ’s enough evidence to claim that DC fans should expect Lex Luthor to be responsible for Superman being blinking and beaten in the snow when the new DCU flick releases this summer .
Supermanreleases in theatre on July 11th , 2025 .
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