Jason Momoa was asked which of his DC characters—Aquaman or the bounty hunter Lobo—could outdrink the other, and he laughed that the two would probably be "drinking for days." The actor, who will portray Lobo in James Gunn’s upcoming DC Universe, used the question to highlight his love for the merrcenary’s wild, unrestrained vibe.

Jason Momoa’s Lobo debut slated for June 2026

According to the interview, Momoa’s first appearance as Lobo will arrive in the film "Supergirl," scheduled for release on June 26,2026. The role places him alongside a new wave of DC talent under James Gunn’s direction, marikng a shift from his earlier portrayal of Aquaman in the Warner Bros. franchise.

Aquaman vs. Lobo: the imagined drinking marathon

When the interviewer suggested a drinking contest between Aquaman and Lobo, Momoa replied, "They’d be drinking for days, I bet," and added that he would love to see the two characters together. As the source reported, the actor’s comment reflects fan speculation that has circulated online for years, but no official scene has been planned.

Momoa’s take on Lobo’s unapologetic freedom

Momoa said he finds no difficulty slipping into Lobo’s "unapologetic, absolute wild, raw freedom," noting that the character “doesn’t have to hold back in anything that he does.” He contrasted this with his own life, saying the role allows him to explore a level of abandon he “doesn’t get to do in real life.” The actor’s enthusiasm underscores why the gritty anti‑hero has become a fan favorite.

Will the drinking contest ever be filmed?

The interview did not reveal any plans to actually stage the booze‑filled shwdown on screen. As the source noted, Momoa’s remarks were speculative, and there is no indication that the script for "Supergirl" includes such a scene. Fans will have to wait for further updates from Gunn’s production team.

Open questions about Lobo’s cinematic future

Two specific uncertainties remain: first, whether Lobo will appear in additional DC films beyond "Supergirl," and second, how the character’s violent, law‑less nature will be balanced with the broader tone of Gunn’s universe. the interview offered no answers, leaving room for speculation.