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Beyond being funny, it signals that the Mad Max: Fury Road <\/em>performer isn\u2019t just returning for a quick cameo or toned-down version of Luthor. Paired with the new Jim Lee and Mitch Gerads-inspired key art, featuring a power-armored Lex squaring off with Big Blue, it looks like the character will take a more physical role in the sequel. Unlike in Superman<\/em>, where he pulled strings behind the scenes while The Engineer and Ultraman handled the muscle, Man of Tomorrow<\/em> appears poised to let Luthor throw a few punches of his own.<\/p>\nJames Gunn and Peter Safran have been cautious about making premature announcements in the DCU, only setting release dates when the script is done and the vision is clear. So the early tease, coupled with Gunn\u2019s casual \u201cSee you on set,\u201d hints that cameras may start rolling sooner than expected.<\/p>\n
So while Superman<\/em> is still finishing its box office run and gearing up for its September 23 Blu-ray release, Man of Tomorrow<\/em> is already shaping up to raise the stakes. And Nicholas Hoult? He\u2019s not just back, he\u2019s bald, bold, and apparently ready to brawl.<\/p>\nBe sure to stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more updates as the Big Blue Boy Scout and Luther\u2019s second chapter take shape. As for the DCU\u2019s next outing, Supergirl<\/em> flies onto the 2026 movie schedule<\/u><\/a> on June 26, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n