Overview
- Momoa is set to debut as Lobo in Supergirl and has made clear he will only star in a standalone Lobo film if it is rated R to preserve the character’s gritty, violent nature.
- The actor confirmed conversations with DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran about Lobo’s trajectory, but no solo project has been greenlit and development depends on studio decisions.
- Momoa favors a slow, phased rollout that builds an audience before a solo movie, saying the studio should cultivate a fanbase for the character rather than immediately launching an R-rated feature.
- For now audiences will first see Momoa’s limited introduction as Lobo in Supergirl, which is scheduled to open in theaters on June 26, and his future involvement will hinge on how viewers respond to that appearance.
- Momoa’s availability could affect timing because he is attached to other projects, including a Sonny Barger biopic titled Hells Angels and work on A Minecraft Movie Squared, which could slow any standalone Lobo development.