Fans might be able to look forward to Brainiac being the villain of the upcoming Superman reboot.

DC might have just spoiled who the villain is forJames Gunn’supcomingSuperman: LegacyDCUfilm.

Brainiac the Villain of Superman: Legacy.

Brainiac, Superman

One of the picks seemingly alluded to Brainiac being the movie’s villain.

David Corenswet vs. Brainiac?

Otherwise, it would come off as DC Comics offering false promises.

Superman, Brainiac

Brainiac was actually pretty close to getting a theatrical debut before James Gunn’s big DCU reset.

At one point,he was considered to be the antagonist forMan of Steel2.

The classic villain has popped up in various Superman media outside of film.

Superman, All-Star

Superman: Legacyarrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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