The recent unveiling of the new Supergirl trailer has ignited significant discussion across the DC fandom. Central to this conversation is actor Jason Momoa and which of his DC characters fans prefer: the established Aquaman or the newly featured Lobo.

Jason Momoa's Evolving DC Presence

Jason Momoa has been a consistent fixture in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) since its inception with Man of Steel in 2013. His appearances have spanned several major theatrical releases.

  • He had a cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).
  • Momoa starred in Justice League (2017) and headlined Aquaman (2018).
  • He returned for Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).

Beyond these main roles, Momoa also made brief appearances in The Flash and Peacemaker Season 1. Furthermore, he lent his voice to a comedic LEGO version of Aquaman in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).

The Transition to the DCU and Lobo

The DCEU concluded with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. This paved the way for James Gunn and Peter Safran to establish a fresh shared continuity, now known as the DCU, at Warner Bros. Pictures.

Momoa had previously expressed a strong desire to portray the live-action version of the DC Comics character Lobo. This ambition became a reality when his casting in the new role was officially confirmed in December 2024.

Fan Reaction to Lobo in the 'Supergirl' Trailer

The latest footage released ahead of Supergirl, including new images and the second trailer, offered fans their most detailed look yet at Momoa as the intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo.

This new spotlight on his Lobo character has led to a noticeable shift in fan sentiment. Consequently, a majority of DC fans now appear to favor Momoa’s performance as Lobo over his previous tenure as Aquaman.

'Supergirl' Plot Details Revealed

The official synopsis for the upcoming Supergirl film has also been shared with the public. It sets the stage for an intense, action-packed narrative.

The summary states: “When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”