Momoa wrapped capturing his scenes as Lobo again in April, roughly a month earlier than Supergirl completed filming as a complete. Plot particulars for the movie are being saved underneath wraps, although Momoa has hinted that he solely has a temporary supporting position. Nonetheless, he’s enthused that Lobo is coming to the massive display, continually hyping up what will likely be a comics-accurate portrayal. Momoa advised us in an interview over the spring that “bastich” and “fraggin’” are the distinctive Lobo curse phrases he’d been practising probably the most.

Although Supergirl doesn’t hit theaters till June 2026, Gunn shared the teaser poster this week, presumably in response to leaks following Kara Zor-El’s temporary look in Superman. The poster will possible be the one official have a look at the movie followers get for a whereas. DC Studios won’t promote Supergirl throughout its Corridor H panel at San Diego Comedian-Con subsequent week. As a substitute, the only focus will likely be Peacemaker Season 2, which debuts in August. Supergirl might be the topic of a presentation at an occasion later in the yr.

Momoa had lengthy been a well-liked fan choose to play Lobo, so it’s thrilling to see it come to fruition. Thankfully, Momoa’s historical past with DC was not a hindrance for becoming a member of Supergirl, as Gunn stated it was “at all times half of the plan” to carry him into the DCU. Lobo is a character Momoa himself could be very keen about, and that enthusiasm ought to translate on display. Being a fan will not be a prerequisite to star in a comedian e book adaptation, however it’ll assist right here, as Momoa will certainly give his all to make his Lobo memorable. He’s entertained audiences earlier than along with his charming display presence in Aquaman and Dune, so he must be the proper match for Lobo.

It’ll be fascinating to look at Lobo’s dynamic with Kara unfold in Supergirl. Whereas the movie is partially based mostly on Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow comedian collection, Lobo will not be featured in the supply materials, making his inclusion in the film a vital change that’s additionally a bit of a threat. It’s one that would repay, nonetheless, seeing that Momoa is already displaying how a lot of a pure he’s at bringing Lobo to life.