Overview
- Empire and other outlets reported on June 2, 2026, that Jason Momoa will play Lobo in the James Gunn‑produced Supergirl directed by Craig Gillespie.
- Director Craig Gillespie told Empire he “couldn’t imagine anyone else” in the role and said the filmmakers worked to honour the character’s roots.
- Co-star Milly Alcock described Momoa’s presence on set and said simply, “He is Lobo,” while promotional images have begun to circulate.
- The casting is framed as a product of the DCU reboot under James Gunn and Peter Safran, which reopened casting options after Momoa’s previous run as Aquaman.
- Supergirl is scheduled for theatrical release on June 25, 2026, and the Momoa casting may shape the film’s marketing and potential future appearances of Lobo in the DCU.