“Superman: Man of Tomorrow” Villain Revealed: James Gunn Casts Lars Eidinger to Play Brainiac

James Gunn shared some huge news on social media this past Saturday, revealing that he’d found the man to play Brainiac, the villain in his upcoming Superman sequel, Superman: Man of Tomorrow. 

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

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 20, 2025

Lars Eidinger has secured the coveted role,

By The Credits  |  December 22, 2025
James Gunn Reveals Superman and Lex Luthor Will Team Up in “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”

James Gunn has made it clear he has no plans to make fans wait very long between his hit DC Studios feature debut, Superman, and the sequel. Gunn recently revealed that the second part of what he’s calling the Superman Saga is titled Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and now, Gunn has teased a very crucial detail about the upcoming sequel.

Gunn appeared on The Howard Stern Show and delivered a tasty morsel about Superman: Man of Tomorrow,

By The Credits  |  September 11, 2025