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James Gunn’s ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’ Casts Lars Eidinger as Brainiac

December 20, 2025

Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac in James Gunn's upcoming film 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'. This marks the first appearance of the iconic Superman villain on the big screen, who is known for his super-intelligence and desire to collect knowledge from across the universe.

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Credit: BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Lars Eidinger poses at the "Das Licht" photocall during the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/

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Lars Eidinger will portray Brainiac in 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'.
Brainiac is a popular Superman villain first introduced in Action Comics #242.
The character is depicted as a hyperintelligent android from the planet Colu.
David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult will also star in the film.
James Gunn confirmed the casting via an Instagram post.

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James Gunn’s ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’ Casts Lars Eidinger as Brainiac

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