Curious to know when Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, could return after Superman 2025? At the end of the movie, Superman humiliates Lex Luthor, giving him a well-deserved defeat and unmasking his plans to destroy Earth in an attempt to bring the hero down. The Kryptonian later collaborates with Mister Terrific to stitch the rift Luthor created. Meanwhile, Lex is arrested and taken to Belle Reve. Although the movie ended on a good note, viewers are eager to see the Superman hater again. So, here’s where he could appear next.
List of three movies and shows where Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor can return
Creature Commandos
Luthor could be a part of this series, given that Belle Reve is also home to the Creature Commandos. The team asked the Bride to spearhead it in the Season 1 finale. It now includes King Shark, Doctor Phosphorus, Weasel, and two new monsters. So, it is likely that the team will embark on a new adventure, where new characters and problems could follow in Season 2. At the time of writing, a definite date has not yet been disclosed for its release.
Waller
Lex Luthor could potentially appear in the Waller series, given that he had been sent to Belle Reve. Amanda Waller had also locked Circe there. In the comics, Luthor has been involved in several storylines featuring Amanda Waller, which increases the likelihood of his appearance in the show. The Waller series, a spin-off of Peacemaker, will focus on Amanda Waller and her relationship with her daughter, Leota. Moreover, Waller is behind the creation of the Task Force, which Luthor later becomes a part of.
Next Superman sequel or crossover
A potential Superman sequel could feature Lex Luthor returning after Superman humiliates him. As of yet, Gunn hasn’t announced a sequel. However, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn provided a positive update when asked about a sequel to the 2025 movie. He said, “What I’m working on is in some way…I mean, yes, yes, yes, yes. But is it a straight-up Superman sequel? I would not say necessarily.”
Peacemaker Season 2
Gunn teased in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that QUC technology, which was explored in Season 1 and Superman, would continue to be the center of the upcoming installment. So, there are chances that Lex Luthor could appear, given that he utilised this technology in the 2025 movie.
He also teased that, apart from the Justice Gang, another big cameo could be expected at the end of the show. “We see a lot of different characters from Superman in the [season], [including] Isabela and Nathan and Sean, and then we see a bunch of other characters later on in the season from other parts of the DCU and from Superman. There might even be one really, really, really big cameo near the end of the show,” he added. So, there are chances of Luthor appearing as a cameo too. (via Newsweek)
