SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Reveals New Look At Ultraman (And It's Giving Off Serious Doomsday Vibes)

Superman director James Gunn has shared a new look at the DCU's Ultraman, and he looks unlike anything we've seen before today...and seems to bear a striking resemblance to the monstrous Doomsday!

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By JoshWilding - Jun 24, 2025 04:06 PM EST

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Hype for Superman is already through the roof, and filmmaker James Gunn has found a new way to get fans talking today with a fresh look at Ultraman.

We've seen the imposing villain on set and in the movie's trailers, but still have no official word on who—or what—is beneath the mask. Gunn has now shared what looks like a battle-damaged Ultraman, though many fans have been quick to point out the similarities to Doomsday's containment suit in the comics.

While we don't think it's Doomsday (we presented some compelling theories after the last trailer), it feels like the DC Studios co-CEO is trying to tell us something by sharing this specific shot. For what it's worth, what we can see of Ultraman's neck does appear "human."

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Once again, we can't help but look at that photo and be reminded of this...

Gunn was asked about Ultraman during a recent interview. Pushed on whether the mysterious villain is part of Lex Luthor's attempt to create a "Superman kind of figure," he responded, "It's close. Yeah, I think that's close. Ultra Man is sort of Lex's thug and is pretty powerful."

The filmmaker also confirmed that Hammer of Boravia (who is believed to be Ultraman in disguise) has ties to LuthorCorp. "Yes, totally. Lex is connected to everything. There's nothing bad happening in Metropolis during this movie that doesn't have some connection to Lex Luthor."

A new TV spot for Superman has also been released, and while it's light on new footage, it offers fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the upcoming DCU movie.

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— Superman (@Superman) June 24, 2025

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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34 Comments

KennKathleen - 6/24/2025, 4:17 PM

HUNDERD PERCENT DOOMSDAY!!!

narrow290 - 6/24/2025, 4:19 PM

DOOMSDAY!! LETS GOO

Lisa89 - 6/24/2025, 4:20 PM

KennKathleen - 6/24/2025, 8:34 PM

@Lisa89 -

PC04 - 6/24/2025, 4:21 PM

Stupid if true. Just like making Doomsday a villain in BvS was stupid.

Doomsday kills Supes. So we're just gonna introduce Superman then off him suddenly? You need established legacy and love for Supes on screen before you sacrifice him like that.

The cast of DC characters is setting up for a proper Doomsday intro eventually. We can watch him lay-waste to all these DC heros before going hand to hand with Superman. But if this is Doomsday again that'd just be terrible.

TheVisionary25 - 6/24/2025, 4:25 PM

@PC04 - I agree but I don’t think this is going to be Doomsday tbh.

I feel Gunn would be aware of it being too sudden like BVS but we’ll see.

jst5 - 6/24/2025, 6:19 PM

@PC04 - This would not be THE Doomsday though...at least not the one we have in mind from the comics.Highly doubt they are going with Doomsday killing Supes in the very first DCU movie giving it was done badly in the DCEU.

TheVisionary25 - 6/24/2025, 4:25 PM

Interesting , I can definitely understand the Doomsday comparison with the mask & goggles especially though I don’t think it’s him tbh.

Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if Ultraman turns out to be an amalgam of various characters like being a clone of Superman such as Bizarro that has aesthetic similarities to Doomsday’s initial appearance and the name of Superman’s multiversal evil counterpart.

TrentCrimm - 6/24/2025, 4:33 PM

Doomsday has been my guess, I'd say we're getting an amalgamation of Ultraman and Doomsday, with Ultraman getting deformed/mutated by the end of the movie to become Doomsday later on down the line.

NGFB - 6/24/2025, 4:35 PM

No Doomsday vibes at all. More like Scarecrow.

MisterBones - 6/24/2025, 4:41 PM

It’s either actually Ultraman or Parasite

jst5 - 6/24/2025, 6:20 PM

@MisterBones - I can see it being Parasite given what story Gunn is pulling from.

LenSpiderman - 6/24/2025, 4:45 PM

But doomsday becomes doomsday after a series of deaths/defeats and regenerations. Each time becoming more monstrous. So to anyone saying it’s dumb to kill supes right away, that likely wouldn’t happen. More likely this ultraman would die or close to it, and in a later movie the story would come full circle when he returns in his more monstrous form. Not saying it’s for sure doomsday but the timing does make sense if you consider doomsday’s origins.

Nolanite - 6/24/2025, 4:49 PM

Y'all are pretty stupid if you think this is doomsday.

Pretty damn stupid.

Stupid AF.

Holy God are you stupid.

Nolanite out

TheRedLeader - 6/24/2025, 4:51 PM

Well, if it’s Doomsday (hope not), then Gunn just ripped off Superman & Lois.

Nomis929 - 6/24/2025, 4:52 PM

grif - 6/24/2025, 5:13 PM

he has 2 round goggles. please explain how he looks like doomsday

Makiveli21 - 6/24/2025, 5:27 PM

@grif - the comic book cover is right there. Doomsdays 1st appearance had the goggles. You obviously don’t read comics so you’re welcome for the explanation.

bcom - 6/24/2025, 5:18 PM

I'm kinda leaning towards it being a clone that Lex has created and could possibly be the DCU's take on Bizarro. I'm seeing it day 1 so I'm looking forward to the reveal to see who it finally is!

micvalpro - 6/24/2025, 5:28 PM

Spoiler alert: It’s Dave Bautista

Huskers - 6/24/2025, 5:36 PM

I don’t think it’s Doomsday. That would be really stupid. Hoping it’s Bizarro.

TheJester187 - 6/24/2025, 5:44 PM

Man hurry up!

AnthonyVonGeek - 6/24/2025, 5:49 PM

If it’s Doomsday or Bizarro then it’s sad that they’re in hurry to copy what the tv show Superman And Lois just did.

Dotanuki - 6/24/2025, 5:59 PM

It’s the Riddler.

MuadDib - 6/24/2025, 6:17 PM

I hope it’s not Doomsday or Parasite or Bizarro or any mashup amalgamation.

Superman doesn’t have the longest list of villains, unlike Batman who does have an extensive list. I get that Superman won’t get enough movies to showcase each foe, but it would be a shame to waste some of them in amalgamations.

NinnesMBC - 6/24/2025, 10:09 PM

@MuadDib - I feel the same with you of hoping it isn't any amalgamation of those characters but not because the Man of Steel lacks a good list of enemies but because to mix them all up would be a huge waste of those foes that can show up down the road to rest Superman's character. Doomsday has already been done a lot and what his presence implies is troubling always. Parasite being beneath the mask would mean we skip the background of how he ended up like this monster that needs to absorb others to live which can be bittersweet and Bizarro would feel the same, it being an experiment of Lex would rob off the chance of seeing Bizarro World.

This "Ultraman" should just be some failed-deformed experiment of Lex that has, well, noneo other than Lex's face because he views himself as superior and as a mad scientist he definitely would try to give himself powers but obviously tried it with a pet project that didn't come out so well. In a sick and self-egocentric way he'd be both.

Forthas - 6/24/2025, 6:27 PM

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Repian - 6/24/2025, 6:56 PM

KennKathleen - 6/24/2025, 8:36 PM

@Repian -

TheJester187 - 6/24/2025, 8:50 PM

Same ole shit! Reused villains or villains we seen already. I don’t get why directors keep repeating the same shit. Like we the fans and comic readers don’t know are material and the other villains in Superman’s villain gallery. Ima laugh in disgust of this is Dooms day already,m. Bizarro would’ve been perfect. Give his dumb ass his own Bizzaro World Max series.

RolandD - 6/24/2025, 10:23 PM

@TheJester187 - I don’t get why people don’t wait until the movie comes out to see if their assumptions are right or wrong.

Thing94 - 6/24/2025, 9:17 PM

His design was assuredly inspired by Doomsday but my guess it's just James Gunns Ultraman

DocSpock - 6/24/2025, 9:27 PM

It’s the gimp after Luthor improves him.

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SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Reveals New Look At Ultraman (And It's Giving Off Serious Doomsday Vibes)

Superman director James Gunn has shared a new look at the DCU's Ultraman, and he looks unlike anything we've seen before today...and seems to bear a striking resemblance to the monstrous Doomsday!

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