Jason Momoa’s time as Aquaman got here to an finish in late 2023, however he’s removed from completed working within the DC Comics media house. Earlier this week, it was lastly confirmed that the actor shall be enjoying Lobo, one thing that had been rumored for a number of years. Momoa’s Lobo will debut in 2026’s Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow, the second theatrical installment within the DC Universe franchise. Now that this function transition is lastly official, there’s a particular cool second I’d wish to see from Lobo within the upcoming DC film: him regenerating after his entire physique is destroyed.
There are numerous the explanation why Lobo’s recognition has endured over the a long time (not counting when that skinnier model of the character was lively within the New 52 period), from his distinctive look and gruff character, to how highly effective he’s. Within the latter class, one in every of Lobo’s most notable particular skills is his immortality. Whereas he can often be subdued or neutralized, the Czarnian bounty hunter can’t die. One of many causes for that is even when he’s injured, he’ll regenerate. It doesn’t matter how little of him is left, with probably the most well-known instance being how Lobo’s physique reformed from only a pool of his blood. So long as there’s even a cell left from Lobo, he’ll be again in motion ultimately.
Now, since Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow will undoubtedly be rated PG-13, I doubt that we’ll be capable to go tremendous gory with displaying Lobo’s regeneration at work, akin to the type of accidents that Deadpool and Wolverine regularly healed from of their MCU team-up film final 12 months. In different phrases, don’t go anticipating to see Lobo rise from a pool of blood. However that doesn’t imply I need to see him nerfed simply to present Supergirl a straightforward win. There shall be loads of alternatives for Milly Alcock’s model of Kara Zor-El to look good in her solo film, however on the subject of Lobo, this must be an adversary that she could have the opportunity delay or lure, however can by no means completely defeat.
As a substitute for the pool of blood visible, what if as an alternative we received a scene the place Jason Momoa’s Lobo was incinerated and he reformed from the pile of ash left behind? My first thought was to only have Kara destroy him along with her warmth imaginative and prescient, but when she’s like Superman, then she doubtless additionally has a no-kill rule. However perhaps one in every of her allies in Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow doesn’t have such qualms and manages to explode the foul-mouthed adversary with their very own strategies. In any case, think about how badass it will be to see Lobo actually rise from the ashes like a phoenix… a foul-mouthed, alcoholic, Spacehog-riding phoenix.
This DC film would be the first time many individuals world wide will see Lobo, so there’s lots using on Jason Momoa’s depiction of the character to impress. I don’t assume the Sport of Thrones alum will disappoint on the efficiency aspect of issues, however Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow wants to make sure that Lobo is offered as a powerhouse who can’t be killed. So whether or not it’s by means of incineration or another means, let’s see Lobo’s whole physique destroyed, then come again collectively. If Kara Zor-El goes to get this man off her again, she’ll want to make use of her brains reasonably than brawn.
The Ana Nogueira-written and Craig Gillespie-directed Supergirl: Lady of Tomorrow flies into theaters on June 26, 2026, however hopefully we’ll get our first have a look at Jason Momoa as Lobo someday this 12 months. For those who’d wish to see the primary live-action depiction of Lobo, try the short-lived TV sequence Krypton without spending a dime on Tubi.