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Jason Momoa set to play Lobo in 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'

He will transition from his role as Aquaman to the larger-than-life character of Lobo

Published: Wed 1 Jan 2025, 12:38 PM

Updated: Wed 1 Jan 2025, 12:39 PM

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Jason Momoa attends the Los Angeles special screening of 'Common Ground' at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. January 11, 2024 . REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

Jason Momoa attends the Los Angeles special screening of "Common Ground" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. January 11, 2024 . REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

Jason Momoa, known for his portrayal of Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), is taking on a brand new role in the universe.

The actor will play Lobo, the alien bounty hunter, in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is slated for release on June 26, 2026, confirmed DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn.

He shared an animated picture on his Instagram stories, and he wrote, "Welcome to the #DCU Jason Momoa. @prideofgypsies #Lobo #Supergirl."

This casting marks a significant milestone in Momoa's ongoing relationship with DC, as the actor transitions from his role as Aquaman to the larger-than-life character of Lobo.

The move comes after years of Momoa publicly expressing his desire to take on the role.

In a recent Instagram post, he shared a quote from a press tour for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, where he expressed hope that DC would eventually reach out to him about the part.

"They called," he captioned the post, confirming his new role in the DC Universe.

Lobo, who made his comic book debut in Omega Men No. 3 in 1983, is a blue-skinned, cigar-chomping anti-hero known for his superhuman strength, regenerative healing, and brutal nature.

Over the years, various filmmakers have attempted to bring the character to the big screen, including Guy Ritchie and Brad Peyton, with Dwayne Johnson once considered for the role in Peyton's iteration. However, these plans never materialised.

In the meantime, Lobo made his television debut through actor Emmett J. Scanlan in the SyFy series Krypton.

Momoa's casting as Lobo is a key development in the new era of DC films under the leadership of Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-chairs of DC Studios.

Since taking over, Gunn and Safran have emphasised the importance of continuity while also giving new life to the brand by introducing fresh faces and narratives.

Despite the shift in direction, they left room for fan favourites from the previous regime to return, albeit in different roles.

Momoa's transition from 'Aquaman' to 'Lobo' is one of the major examples of this new approach.

Momoa's tenure as 'Aquaman' in the DCEU began with a cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), followed by his standout role in Justice League (2017), and culminated with the blockbuster success of Aquaman (2018), which grossed over $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion) worldwide, said The Hollywood Reporter.

However, his final film as 'Aquaman' in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was met with underwhelming box-office returns and disappointing reviews, grossing $439 million and failing to resonate with audiences and critics alike.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which will star Milly Alcock as the titular heroine, is part of the first phase of Gunn's and Safran's new DC Universe, which will also include a Superman movie set for release in July 2025.

The project is expected to be a significant part of DC's revamped slate of films, bringing a fresh perspective to beloved characters.

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