The newly released teaser for James Gunn’s Superman (2025) just gave us a jaw-dropping new look at Superman in full action mode—and it features what appears to be his brutal showdown with a powerful villain, possibly one of Lex Luthor’s enhanced agents or tech creations.
Let’s break down what we see in the teaser frames you shared:
—
Frame 1: Superman vs. Laser Assault
In this shot, Superman is inside a glass-covered high-rise building as an intense red energy beam (possibly a laser weapon or energy blast) smashes through the window. The attack is likely aimed at Superman from a large armored figure seen in the next frames—hinting at a high-tech battle, possibly orchestrated by Lex Luthor himself. The reflection of the chaos and civilians behind the glass suggests Metropolis is under serious threat.
—
Frame 2: The Hammer of Boravia?
The second frame shows a direct hand-to-hand brawl between Superman and a massive golden-armored foe. This character has a heavily reinforced metal suit and is powerful enough to go punch-for-punch with the Man of Steel. Fans speculate this could be “The Hammer of Boravia,” a rumored villain created for the film or inspired by obscure DC lore. This armored enemy seems to match LexCorp’s militarized style, suggesting Luthor’s involvement.
—
Frame 3: Aerial Combat Sequence
In the final frame, Superman and the armored enemy are seen mid-flight in an intense aerial combat moment, possibly in downtown Metropolis. The visual style here shows clear influence from Man of Steel (2013) with fast-paced, city-leveling superhero action. The enemy’s full-body armor, gold tones, and aggressive stance highlight that Superman is not just fighting a street-level threat—this is war-level scale.
—
Lex Luthor’s Shadow Looms
Although Lex Luthor (played by Nicholas Hoult) isn’t directly shown in these frames, his presence is felt. The golden suit and LexCorp-like design of the villain’s armor suggest advanced technology only Lex could command. It fits with Gunn’s approach of reintroducing Luthor not just as a manipulative genius but also as a militarized industrialist.
—
What This Means for the Movie
This teaser is building anticipation for the full trailer dropping on May 15, 2025. So far, Gunn’s Superman appears to merge classic hope-filled Superman vibes with high-stakes action. With this brutal armored villain and Luthor’s tech looming in the background, we may see Superman forced to choose between idealism and raw power.
—
Superman 2025 at a Glance:
- Release Date: July 11, 2025
- Director: James Gunn
- Superman: David Corenswet
- Lex Luthor: Nicholas Hoult
- Lois Lane: Rachel Brosnahan
- Other DC Heroes: Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific
Stay tuned for the full trailer tomorrow, which should give us better context about these explosive battles and who this mysterious golden-armored villain really is!
