In the 2025 Superman film by James Gunn, Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, takes a cerebral approach to challenge the Man of Steel. Instead of superpowers, he manipulates events from the shadows, using a Superman clone to confront the hero. The plot thickens as Luthor controls a foe, the Hammer of Boravia, pushing Superman to his moral limits. This fresh take on Luthor adds depth to his character, painting him as a complex figure who sees himself as a savior rather than a villain, setting the stage for exciting future confrontations in the DC Universe.
Published on: 7/13/2025
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