With The Flash set to reset the table for James Gunn’s ambitious DCU, the future of Jason Momoa’s Aquaman after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom remains uncertain. Even though the character might not be moving forward in the new DCU with Momoa at the helm, the Fast X star’s future looks quite promising and it seems we might witness him in the DCU sooner than we expected.
Although Gunn’s Creature Commandos will technically kickstart the new DCU, 2025’s Superman: Legacy will be the first major installment that will set the tone for the new universe moving forward. And it seems Momoa might be the first major DCEU actor to appear in the retelling of Superman.
Jason Momoa is speculated to appear as Lobo in Superman: Legacy
Following Jason Momoa‘s previous statements and his excitement regarding his future in the new DCU, it’s reasonable to assume that we might get o see him playing the role of Lobo in the new universe. However, we might witness the actor in the speculated role sooner than we expected, as industry insider Jeff Sneider recently touched on the topic of the character’s speculated entry in the DCU. According to him, Momoa might make his first appearance as Lobo in Superman: Legacy. Sneider expressed his viewpoint regarding the rumor by stating,
“There is speculation that Lobo is going to show up in Superman: Legacy and that Momoa and that Momoa is going to play Lobo… That’s a pretty big breadcrumb to toss out there”
But despite the plethora of rumors pointing towards this theory, there hasn’t been any official report regarding this matter. However, fans can expect to witness Momoa in the DCU for many years to come, according to Peter Safran.
Peter Safran is excited about Jason Momoa’s future in the new DCU
It’s obvious that Jason Momoa’s DC future amidst the reboot is safe, as Peter Safran hasn’t backed away from commending the Aquaman star’s work ethic. Although Safran didn’t confirm if Momoa will be reprising the role of Aquaman in the new DCU or not, he assured that they will find better opportunities for the actor and is looking forward to a great future with him. He said,
“I look forward to working with Jason for many years to come. I would be happy for it to be in Arthur Curry’s world, but if/when another opportunity came up, I’d find another great character for him to create…there are few superhero castings that are more perfect than Momoa as Aquaman.”
Even though Safran didn’t confirm the role that Momoa will end up playing in the Gunn-led universe, it’s safe to say it might be Lobo. Although there isn’t any substantial weight on whether the actor will appear in Gunn’s Superman: Legacy or not, fans are hopeful about the actor’s future in the DCU.
Superman: Legacy will hit theatres on 11 July 2025.
Source: The Hot Mic Podcast
