Jason Momoa says the DCU’s Lobo is “precisely cherish” the comedian e book persona in upcoming Supergirl movie

If you happen to be thrilled and haven’t heard yet, Jason Momoa is making a return to the DC Universe, but this time, he won’t be portraying Aquaman. Instead, he’ll embody Lobo, the chaotic mercenary, and he’s discussing his interpretation ahead of his appearance in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Currently, Momoa is promoting A Minecraft Film, but during a conversation with ScreenRant, he shed some light on his portrayal of Lobo. “This is the character I’ve always wanted to take on,” he shares. “That’s the comic I adored, so I’m really anxious about it. It’s a logical choice to play this role. It’s pretty significant. I don’t want to reveal too much, but we look remarkably similar to the character.”

These are powerful words, given that the character has a strikingly unique appearance. His skin is pale white, and he boasts red eyes, deep black long hair paired with a handlebar mustache, and he dresses like a biker. Oh, and he’s bare-chested, wearing only a sleeveless jacket on his upper body.

If anyone can successfully wear such a costume, it’s Momoa, who has been openly advocating for the role of Lobo for many years. Now, he finally gets his chance, but he is not the first to bring this character to the screen.

The anti-hero has made numerous appearances throughout the DC animated universe, including two live-action portrayals. The first was back in 2002 for The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, a short created by Scott Leberecht for the American Film Institute, adapting the one-shot of the same name, and the other appeared in Krypton, the Superman TV prequel that lasted for two seasons.

This is certainly the most notable on-screen depiction of the cosmic gun-for-hire. Momoa mentions he’s only involved for “a brief stint,” but we hope it leads to additional appearances.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is directed by Craig Gillespie and penned by Ana Nogueira, featuring Milly Alcock in the titular role as Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El. The film is described as a quest-driven narrative, where Supergirl and Krypto the Superdog embark on a search for retribution.

For the time being, you can catch Momoa in A Minecraft Film, where he portrays one of four individuals transported into the blocky world of the popular online game. Together, they work to navigate the virtual labyrinth, putting their crafting and building skills to the test.

A Minecraft Film hits theaters on April 4, 2025, while Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to release on July 26, 2026. Our upcoming video game movies and upcoming superhero films lists will keep you informed about what else to watch out for.