Superman 2, titled Man of Tomorrow, is much closer than most would have expected, and some new updates from the director have already confirmed the return of one pivotal villain- Lex Luthor. But who could be the other villains in the iconic film franchise? There are a lot of options.
List of DC villains who could appear in Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow
Here is a list of DC villains who could make their appearance in the upcoming Superman sequel.
Lex Luthor (Confirmed)
As one of the most iconic villains in Superman history, it is no surprise that Lex Luthor will return for the new film. DC Studios co-CEO and director of the first film, James Gunn, took to social media to announce the title and release date, and shared concept art by Jim Lee featuring Lex Luthor and Superman. Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet also shared similar concept art pieces on their social media handles.
While rumors swirl about what Lex could do in the upcoming movie, he is surely going to be there.
Lobo
With the Aquaman star, Jason Momoa, taking on the role of Lobo, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the villain. Moreover, sources have told Nexus Point News that Lobo will be a part of the upcoming movie. Of course, this is not confirmed yet, but it could be quite an interesting addition.
Parasite
Though no rumors have confirmed Parasite, it seems that the character will be a great fit in the new Superman universe. The villain can absorb the powers and life force of anyone through touch, and this could make Parasite’s presence all the more exciting in Superman.
Bizarro
The Superman clone from the first part is not yet dead and may return in the sequel. While the character was named Ultraman, it shared many similarities with Bizarro, and after being trapped in the black hole, the movie could bring the clone back as an iteration of Bizarro from the DC comics. As the role is played by David Corenswet, it will not be very hard to integrate this villain into the narrative.
Brainiac
Being one of the greatest villains in Superman comics, Brainiac could be the primary villain in Man of Tomorrow. If not, the film may at least tease him for future sequels. Brainiac is among the most dangerous of Superman’s foes and may also be a fitting villain in a collaborative movie like Justice League.
General Zod
The upcoming movie may feature General Zod. There are some hints in the James Gunn post that tease a Superman and Lex Luthor team-up. General Zod could force this to happen. But on the contrary, bringing Zod in may prove to be redundant at this point.
Mongul
With parts of Suicide Squad already canon, Mongul could also make his way to the DCU. Being a powerful villain, it makes sense to have Mongul as a primary antagonist in the upcoming Superman movie.
Either way, many options remain open, and given how fast things are happening, fans may soon learn who the new villain will be in Superman 2.
