Jason Momoa Makes His Long-Awaited DC Dream Come True as Lobo in Supergirl Teaser

Jason Momoa is finally stepping into the DC Comics role he has been chasing for years—and fans are getting their first official glimpse. DC Studios co-head James Gunn unveiled a new teaser on Friday confirming Momoa’s debut as the infamous antihero Lobo in the upcoming Supergirl film, a moment the actor himself summed up in a single word: “Finally.”

The teaser offers a brief but memorable introduction to Momoa’s take on the galactic, motorcycle-riding bounty hunter. In one moment, the actor is seen casually stepping out of his trailer, cigar in hand. When someone off-camera asks if he has any comment about playing Lobo, Momoa delivers the long-awaited response with a grin. The footage then cuts to a flash of Lobo making a dramatic, fiery entrance—complete with the character’s signature, unmistakable laugh.

Supergirl is set to pick up after the events of 2025’s Superman and stars House of the Dragon breakout Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The story follows Supergirl as she celebrates her 21st birthday by traveling across the galaxy with her loyal dog, Krypto. Her journey takes a darker turn when a young alien girl seeks Kara’s help in exacting revenge on the person who murdered her family—pulling Supergirl into a dangerous and morally complex adventure filled with unsavory characters. Among them is Lobo, the larger-than-life bounty hunter Momoa has long claimed he was born to play.

The screenplay, written by Ana Nogueira, is inspired by Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s critically acclaimed comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The film boasts a strong supporting cast, including Matthias Schoenaerts as villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, David Krumholtz as Supergirl’s father Zor-El, Emily Beecham as her mother Alura In-Ze, and Eve Ridley (3 Body Problem) as Ruthye Marye Knoll, the alien girl who sets the story in motion.

While Momoa is no stranger to DC audiences—having previously portrayed Aquaman in multiple films from the studio’s previous era—Lobo is a character he has openly pursued for years. DC Studios co-head Peter Safran recalled just how persistent Momoa’s passion was.

“He’s been talking about it forever,” Safran told Entertainment Weekly. “He was talking about it when he was doing Aquaman. He kept saying, ‘I’d rather be doing Lobo.’ When the day came that we got this job leading DC, he texted both of us in all caps: ‘LOBO,’ with 10 exclamation marks. That was it… and a few Xs.”

Momoa himself has repeatedly described Lobo as a perfect match for his personality and image. “I collect comics, and he was always my favorite,” he said in a previous interview. “I always wanted to play Lobo because I’m like, ‘Hello? It’s the perfect role.’ If they ever called me, it would be a f— yeah.” When his casting was officially announced in December, Momoa confirmed the dream had come true with a simple declaration: “They called.”

Beyond Lobo’s debut, Supergirl promises a darker, more introspective take on a DC hero. Director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya, Cruella) has teased a story that sharply contrasts with Superman’s arc. “She’s got a lot of baggage and a lot of demons,” Gillespie said during a trailer preview event in New York City. “It’s really surprising—the headspace she’s in and the journey she goes on. For a typical superhero movie, which this is not.”

With its emotionally layered storytelling, a celebrated comic book foundation, and Jason Momoa’s long-awaited transformation into one of DC’s most notorious characters, Supergirl is shaping up to be a defining entry in the studio’s new era.

Supergirl opens in domestic theaters on June 26, 2026, with international releases beginning June 24, 2026.