Superman‘s final trailer saw the titular hero fighting a mystery villain with heat vision. Accordingly, fans who viewed the trailer are wondering who this villain is. Releasing in July 2025, the film—which will fully kick off James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe—will see David Corenswet’s Man of Steel face off against an assortment of villains, including Lex Luthor and The Engineer.
So, who is the mystery villain locking horns with Superman in the final trailer? Is it Ultraman? Here is the answer to your query.
Who is the mystery villain fighting Superman in the final trailer?
The mystery villain Superman is fighting in the final trailer is Ultraman.
Official Funko Pops released for the film reveal that the Hammer of Boravia, whom Superman is seen fighting in the trailer, is actually Ultraman. This is because the “chase” version of Hammer of Boravia’s Funko Pop is Ultraman. Funkos usually only offer a “chase” version of a character when they are the same individual.
Moreover, reputed but semi-reliable industry insider DanielRPK sparked a rumor claiming that Ultraman is a clone of Superman and that David Corenswet will play both roles. The trailer blurs out Ultraman’s unmasked face, which lends credence to this possibility. Gunn likely wants to surprise audiences when the film hits theaters.
Superman soars into theaters on July 11, 2025. Besides David Corenswet, the film also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, and Isabel Merced.
According to Box Office Theory, Superman is projected to make $140–$185 million during its three-day opening weekend. Meanwhile, its overall domestic sales are expected to fall between $370–$510 million. The Wrap revealed, via a top talent agent, that Superman would need to make $700 million at the global box office to become a success.
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to earn $125–$155 million on its opening weekend. Analysts estimate that the film will make $277–$395 million in domestic sales, meaning that Superman may best Marvel’s first family at the box office this summer.
