SUPERMAN Spoilers: Ultraman's Identity Has Reportedly Been Revealed Following The Movie's Premiere

SUPERMAN Spoilers: Ultraman's Identity Has Reportedly Been Revealed Following The Movie's Premiere

Superman is about to land in theaters, and we finally have confirmation about who—or what—is beneath Ultraman's mask! It's an intriguing twist, and you can find a spoiler-filled breakdown right here...

By JoshWilding - Jul 08, 2025 01:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Superman arrives in theaters later this evening, but spoilers are already becoming increasingly difficult to avoid on social media. Websites like X, Reddit, and TikTok are being inundated with leaks, and while we'll bring you in-depth spoiler coverage later this week, there are a few reveals we know many of you will be eager to learn about now.

Ultraman has been one of the biggest mysteries from the start. In the comics, he's typically a Multiversal threat and the leader of the twisted Crime Syndicate. 

Rumours have long swirled about the DCU Ultraman's true identity, and we've now heard from multiple sources who have seen Superman that Ultraman is a Lex Luthor-controlled clone of Kal-El with little to no free will. 

Lex controls him through a series of coded fighting commands, with David Corenswet pulling double duty as the Man of Steel and his doppelganger (while the villain supposedly has long hair, we've yet to learn whether he boasts the same grey skin as Bizarro).

During the final battle, Superman defeats Ultraman by throwing him into the black hole that opens above Metropolis. There's nothing to suggest the clone dies, but also no obvious signs to outright confirm or even hint that he'll return as Bizarro. Gunn appears to have left the door open to that potentially happening, and either way, the scoopers were spot on about him being a clone. 

With Lex no longer pulling his strings, it's easy to imagine "Ultraman" one day emerging from that black hole as a new version of Bizarro who has gained sentience. Only time will tell whether that's what Gunn is planning, though we'd bet on him being a one-off foe based on how things play out.

Gunn wanted Lex to be Superman's big bad, and as he doesn't don his war suit from the comics, it seems "Ultraman" emerged as a fitting choice for a punchable baddie who could take centre stage in the movie's final battle. Fan theories ranged from him being revealed as everyone from Parasite to Doomsday, but nope, he's Superman's clone. 

How do you feel about Ultraman being a Superman clone? Let us know in the comments section.

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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CLTMAN29
CLTMAN29 - 7/8/2025, 1:11 PM
Definite Homelander/Black Noir vibes with this from The Boys comics.
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/8/2025, 1:16 PM
@CLTMAN29 - This will become the biggest meme ever.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 7/8/2025, 1:13 PM
He Is portrayed by the Big gunn indian that portrays Samson in 28 Years Later
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/8/2025, 1:14 PM
I'M NOT READING

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JFerguson
JFerguson - 7/8/2025, 1:19 PM
Time to go back to formula
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 7/8/2025, 1:23 PM
Wow. Josh didn’t waste anytime posting spoilers.
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THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/8/2025, 1:52 PM
No [frick]ing comment till I [frick]ing watch the movie

For [frick]s Sake
Oberlin4Prez
Oberlin4Prez - 7/8/2025, 1:55 PM
Josh figures he can't smear the movie anymore for the time being so he's gonna spoil it instead.
RacialPowerman
RacialPowerman - 7/8/2025, 2:10 PM
Thanks for saving me money my guy. Spoilers are great if you can't stop yourself from reading something you don't want to know,you have bigger problems than spoilers.
grif
grif - 7/8/2025, 2:37 PM
lol its not doomsday. thank god

dragon316
dragon316 - 7/8/2025, 2:50 PM
@grif - good yeah but it’s always possible could be doomsday ?si=S2Xp0AUI3xDzl1ey
dracula
dracula - 7/8/2025, 2:57 PM
Knew it was bizarro
Kman
Kman - 7/8/2025, 3:01 PM
When in doubt… always have the main character fight an evil version of themselves
Webheaded225
Webheaded225 - 7/8/2025, 3:11 PM
73 on Metacritic, 90% on RT so far.
VictorSmegma
VictorSmegma - 7/8/2025, 3:22 PM
Meanwhile, WB will be laughing at the people suckered into this slop. The Boys comparisons will be great, at least. And those of you pointing to the Rotten Tomatoes score.. 🤣 That is literally one of the worst places to rely on, for a film's worthiness. 😂 James Gunn thanks you for worshiping him though, in the similar ways the Snyder cult gets ridiculed.
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 7/8/2025, 3:56 PM
Let the spoilers rain on me User Comment Image
DraculaX
DraculaX - 7/8/2025, 4:11 PM
He'll land on Earth 3 and come back with the crime syndicate
ComicPundit
ComicPundit - 7/8/2025, 5:37 PM
The jackass from The Daily Beast already hinted that Ultraman was a clone by stating there was a "nature versus nurture " element to the plot.

This jackass referred to Mr. Terrific as a second banana character...bastard

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