Superman Movie Rumor Has Fans Speculating A Bizarre Villain’s Live-Action Debut

Right now, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) is the only confirmed supervillain appearing in James Gunn’s “Superman.” Some fans believe DC Comics might have spoiled the main villain, Brainiac, based on suggestions the publisher shared as essential reading to prepare for the film. However, Gunn’s brief mention of Brainiac on BlueSky didn’t come with any confirmation or denial about the character’s potential movie debut.

So, has Gunn hinted at Bizarro appearing in the “Superman” project? Well, sort of. On Instagram, Gunn shared his comic boom inspirations for the first film in the new DC Universe. Gunn has referred to “All-Star: Superman” (by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant, Phil Balsman, and Travis Lanham) as one of his primary comic book touchstones for both the movie and his DCU as a whole. Issue seven of the series features a trip to Bizarro World, along with many different versions of the character. Another image from the post was a piece of pin-up art from “Superman Annual” #6 by legendary artist Curt Swan, which features the Superman Family, including the Legion of Super-Heroes, Supergirl, and Bizarro, among others.

Introducing Bizarro in the first “Superman” movie would be a curious move, as audiences still haven’t seen David Corenswet in his first superhero role. Casting him as Clark Kent/Superman, as well as his evil clone counterpart, would be a bit of a surprise, as you might think Gunn would want to establish the new Man of Steel before bringing Bizarro into the fold, and yet, there continue to be indications this could be the case.

Will Bizarro appear in “Superman” in the DCU? We’ll find out when the film arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.