‘Man of Tomorrow’ Has Lastly Discovered Its Brainiac

James Gunn has reportedly discovered the actor to play his massive dangerous for the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.

Per Deadline, German actor Lars Eidinger, most not too long ago seen in Netflix’s Jay Kelly, has booked the a part of Brainiac. The villain has been pegged as the primary risk for the movie that seemingly results in a team-up between Superman and Lex Luthor, and whereas Gunn was previously evasive on in the event that they’re truly dealing with Brainiac, he’s now confirmed it.

“In our worldwide seek for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the highest,” Gunn wrote on Twitter. “Welcome to the DCU, Lars.”

In our worldwide seek for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the highest. Welcome to the DCU, Lars. pic.twitter.com/atkWZpG1CT

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 20, 2025

Created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, Brainiac first debuted in 1958’s Motion Comics #242. As a rule, he’s an android or cyborg with unbelievable intelligence and management over expertise, and within the higher tier of Superman villains alongside Lex and Normal Zod. More than likely know of the villain by means of his repeat appearances all through the DC Animated Universe, live-action reveals like Smallville and Krypton, and extra not too long ago My Adventures with Superman. (And Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, if you happen to do not forget that.) He’s additionally the predecessor to Brainiac 5, a superhero who generally goes up towards his evil ancestor.

Man of Tomorrow would be the first time Brainiac’s been dropped at movie in live-action, and the movie hits theaters on July 9, 2027.

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