James Gunn's Superman Movie to Showcase Lex Luthor's Classic Battle Suit

James Gunn’s new Superman movie, hitting theaters on July 11, 2025, is bringing something exciting to the table: Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, will wear his famous battle suit from the comics. This news has everyone buzzing, as it promises a version of Superman’s greatest enemy that feels true to the comic books, unlike what we’ve seen in past movies.

Gunn’s Superman is the first big film in the rebooted DC Universe (DCU). It stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The story dives into Superman’s struggle to balance his Kryptonian roots with his life as a human, all while facing tough challenges. At the heart of it is Luthor, who’ll step into his iconic purple and green battle suit, something comic fans have loved since the 1970s. This suit lets Luthor take on Superman physically, not just with his usual schemes.

In the past, movies often showed Luthor as a slick businessman, but Gunn is leaning into the character’s bolder, more action packed side, where Luthor builds his war suit using alien tech. It’s a nod to the comics that sets up an epic fight, with Hoult’s Luthor ready to bring both smarts and strength to the screen.

Fans are already talking about what this means for the movie’s big moments, especially after seeing set photos hinting at a huge battle. The film also features characters like Krypto the Superdog, Mister Terrific, and The Engineer, showing Gunn’s love for the colorful world of DC comics. With Superman, Gunn is mixing classic comic book vibes with a fresh twist, and it could be a game-changer for the DCU. Luthor’s battle suit is stealing the spotlight, and it’s got fans counting down to a thrilling showdown that stays true to Superman’s roots while feeling brand-new.