RUMOR: SUPERMAN's Mysterious Orb In The Sky Has Finally Been Identified (And It's A Little Underwhelming)

RUMOR: SUPERMAN's Mysterious Orb In The Sky Has Finally Been Identified (And It's A Little Underwhelming)

We have another big Superman rumour to share with you today, this time claiming to reveal what that giant pink orb hovering above Metropolis is. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as exciting as some hoped.

By JoshWilding - May 03, 2025 04:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Our first look at Superman came in the form of an official still, though it was far more divisive than most early sneak peeks.

The intention was to show how different this Man of Steel is, with the hero lacing up his boots, one at a time. Unfortunately, it wasn't an overly flattering shot of the suit and Superman's seemingly relaxed actions seemed questionable with a huge glowing orb causing chaos outside.

The orb has been the subject of great debate; is it Metamorpho's evolved form, something Parasite-related, or could it even herald the arrival of Mongul? 

According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, it's nothing quite that exciting. 

"The big pink ball in the sky that we saw behind Superman when we got the First Look and then we saw it again in the trailer is a black hole that Lex created," the insider claims.

While this makes sense, we know it's not exactly what many of you were hoping for. It also once again raises the question of why Superman is sharing a kiss with Lois Lane when a black hole is hovering above his city. Filmmaker James Gunn will have surely taken that into account.

The DC Studios reboot isn't shaping up to be what most might expect from a Superman movie, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Gunn is embracing the comics, including the goofier elements of this character's world, and that will give this adventure a very different feel when compared to Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, for example. 

To learn more about Superman, you can click here to read a recent plot leak for the movie. 

In other news, Gunn has celebrated Clayface's anniversary today and reiterated that the Batman villain is "even the star of his own film, coming 2026." This follows reports that the movie is undergoing a full rewrite and could be next to be cancelled after Sgt. Rock's postponement. 

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 5/3/2025, 4:49 PM
What in tarnation
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 5/3/2025, 4:58 PM
a black hole?..... but it's phucking pink!!

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whatthetruck
whatthetruck - 5/3/2025, 5:29 PM
@harryba11zack - DO YOU GET IT! ITS HUMOUR! ITS HUMORFUL!
Mixedsuperman
Mixedsuperman - 5/3/2025, 8:24 PM
@harryba11zack - bwahahahaah
BritishMonkey
BritishMonkey - 5/3/2025, 5:08 PM
It's not that underwhelming.
I never figured it to be something huge, just a brief moment. Like the kaiju we see.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 5/3/2025, 5:10 PM
Just a black hole? Just fly around it in opposite direction to destabilize it's core like The Flash does it, easy peasy. ;)

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If it is true then it's a bit disappointing after reading the fan theories about it being some iteration of Solaris or even a baby Sun Eater that probably escaped from the Fortress when Lex paid it an uninvited visit. But not a deal break either.
Pictilli
Pictilli - 5/3/2025, 5:13 PM
Why is that disappointing? Lex creating a black hole to [frick] with Superman is awesome.
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 5/3/2025, 5:43 PM
@Pictilli - it's only disappointing because it's DC and the author is Josh.
DTor91
DTor91 - 5/3/2025, 7:46 PM
@Oberlin4Prez - Exactly this.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 5/3/2025, 11:08 PM
@Oberlin4Prez - so true. He got hurt i called him a shill. After all these years seeing his content. Lolz 😂
RolandD
RolandD - 5/3/2025, 11:59 PM
@Oberlin4Prez - You nailed it. I came here to say something similar, so thanks.
Pictilli
Pictilli - 5/3/2025, 5:13 PM
Would you rather Lex try to turn earth into Krypton again like in Singerman Returns or like Zod did in Man Of Snyder?
DarkOak
DarkOak - 5/3/2025, 5:28 PM
@Pictilli - Zod all the way
CaptainAwkward
CaptainAwkward - 5/3/2025, 5:35 PM
@Pictilli - lol exactly.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 5/3/2025, 5:57 PM
@Pictilli - Who was even suggesting anything like that? And why not just call the films by the title? I'm pretty sure people know who directed those films.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/3/2025, 5:14 PM
Underwhelming by what standards exactly?.

People be complaining about something that they themselves kept speculating about when the answer is usually pretty simple.

Anyway , I actually thought it would be their version of Solaris which it could be still tbh.

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RedFury
RedFury - 5/3/2025, 5:31 PM
@TheVisionary25 - lol I know right... Without context and knowing what is happening/leading up to this moment of course it's not going to land how it's supposed to land.

Comprehension has seriously left the chat in our current modern day world.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 5/3/2025, 7:06 PM
@TheVisionary25 - that makes more sense than a black hole. And out of all the speculation, Solaris is the only one that makes sense.
DTor91
DTor91 - 5/3/2025, 7:48 PM
@TheVisionary25 - Say it louder!
RolandD
RolandD - 5/4/2025, 12:00 AM
@TheVisionary25 - Josh being Josh, that’s what I say.
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 5/3/2025, 5:25 PM
Black hole?
That sucks big time......
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 5/3/2025, 6:36 PM
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POWERDUDE
POWERDUDE - 5/3/2025, 7:39 PM
@ProfessorWhy -
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SethBullock
SethBullock - 5/3/2025, 5:35 PM
"It also once again raises the question of why Superman is sharing a kiss with Lois Lane when a black hole is hovering above his city."

They shared a kiss surrounded by dead bodies under wrecked buildings in "Man of Steel", I guess sh*t being destroyed and people dying make them horny.
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 5/3/2025, 5:45 PM
@SethBullock - also, unlike Man of Steel there are actual other heroes. God forbid we catch a hero in a moment of vulnerability before they go off to save the day.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 5/3/2025, 5:59 PM
@Oberlin4Prez - Why should other heroes make any difference? No disrespect intended.
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 5/3/2025, 6:12 PM
@Highflyer - because he has backup. Also, it's all out of context. We don't know how long it s been there. This is the problem with Josh. He takes everything out of context where DC is concerned. So suddenly Clark having a personal moment while something is going on in the backgroundust mean he doesn't care. Or maybe he's chillin out back and relaxing all cool with Lois when all of a sudden, and he's like, "crap gotta go" gives Lois a kiss then heads out. But no. That's giving it too much thought. Instead it's, "DC bad, must find something negative to say".
RedFury
RedFury - 5/3/2025, 6:26 PM
@Oberlin4Prez - I absolutely agree with you. Jumping to negative conclusions without knowing what is truly going on is quite shortsighted, and a big problem with a lot of the reporting we get on stills, and clips. Best to just look at it for what it is, and judge it when we finally watch it with context.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 5/3/2025, 8:08 PM
@SethBullock - Spoilers:
Modern Superman is into necrophillia.
SethBullock
SethBullock - 5/3/2025, 8:50 PM
@Feralwookiee -

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vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 5/3/2025, 11:10 PM
@Oberlin4Prez - "This is the problem with Josh. He takes everything out of context where DC is concerned."

Louder pls
DocSpock
DocSpock - 5/3/2025, 5:35 PM

I call bullsh!t on this rumor. That is not a black hole.

I think the movie will be so good that we aren't thinking about the crappy cosplay suit.
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 5/3/2025, 5:42 PM
Your articles are underwhelming. I hope it reflects your paycheck
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/3/2025, 6:00 PM
Prefer mongrel over metomorpher we will see what movie is out better if it’s none of those things
IAmAHoot
IAmAHoot - 5/3/2025, 6:01 PM
I mean... they're essentially the most terrifying force in all of nature.
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 5/3/2025, 7:04 PM
@IAmAHoot - and this ain’t one of them.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 5/3/2025, 6:04 PM
"The DC Studios reboot isn't shaping up to be what most might expect from a Superman movie"


Tell that to the insane amount of people flipping out over the Sneak Peak footage on YouTube.
OptimusCrime
OptimusCrime - 5/3/2025, 6:46 PM
Josh, just shut up man.
The only thing underwhelming is you
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 5/3/2025, 7:04 PM
So if MTTSH is wrong can we please stop posting her nonsense? PLEASE! And this rumor doesn’t seem to track at all. It’s a “black hole” fighting Guy Gardner? It’s shooting lasers for Gods sake.
DTor91
DTor91 - 5/3/2025, 7:58 PM
@WruceBayne - She’s already been wrong more times than not. Won’t change a thing unfortunately.
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