Nerd News

Skeletor, the Lord of Destruction, has been He-Man’s primary nemesis since the very first Masters of the Universe action figure wave from Mattel in 1982. And soon, he’ll seek to destroy his arch-nemesis on the big screen, portrayed by Jared Leto, in the upcoming Masters of the Universe live-action film. But like any good arch villain, from Lex Luthor to Magneto, his backstory has shifted and changed quite a bit over the last few decades. With his upcoming live-action portrayal in Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe film, they’ll have several Skeletor origin stories to choose from.Amazon MGM Studios Skeletor, the Early MOTU Mattel Toys Era (1982)

Before the iconic cartoon, the only story or world-building kids got from the MOTU line came from the mini-comics included with the figures. Writer Donald F. Glut, who wrote several episodes of iconic cartoons like Spider-Man, Transformers, and the novelization ofThe Empire Strikes Back. He came up with the initial character backstory. Skeletor was described as “a demon from another dimension,” who was thrown from his reality into Eternia. This happened during something called “the Great Wars,” which is never elaborated on.

Mattel

Once stuck on Eternia, Skeletor turned his attention to conquering Castle Grayskull, and stealing its secrets. In some early MOTU tie-ins, like the storybook and records sets, Skeletor’s home planet was called Infinita. But this was quickly forgotten about. In this “Year One” version, Skeletor had his own Power Sword like He-Man’s. That weapon was largely dropped in favor of his demonic-looking Havoc Staff.

Skeletor in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-1986)Filmation

The cackling, pun-prone version of Skeletor from Filmation’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon had almost no backstory, at least at first. He ruled from his throne on Snake Mountain, and had an army of robots and loyal lackies. He single-mindedly had two goals: to take Castle Grayskull, and to defeat He-Man. It was only in 1985’s He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword, we learned that Skeletor was once the disciple of Hordak, leader of the Evil Horde on the planet Etheria. When Hordak invaded Eternia, Randor’s army forced the Horde to retreat, abandoning Skeletor on Eternia. It’s a twist on the original backstory of the mini-comics. Only with the added wrinkle of Skeletor being Hordak’s former minion.

The First Hints Emerge of Skeletor as He-Man’s Uncle (1987)Mattel

Before the original MOTU line ended in 1987, Mattel added one more wrinkle to Skeletor’s backstory. In the mini-comic “The Search for Kedlor,” we learn that the brother of King Randor, Keldor, disappeared into another dimension years earlier. The comic strongly hinted that Skeltor was Keldor, somehow corrupted. Thus, making Skeletor He-Man’s uncle. When the toyline ended, Mattel dropped that plot thread entirely for a very long time. The 1987 live-action MOTU movie, where Frank Langella played Skeletor, gave us no backstory on Skeletor at all. He was just a scenery-chewing villain.

The New Adventures of He-Man’s Forgotten SkeletorMattel

The 1990 New Adventures of He-Man cartoon gave Skeletor a new look, along with cybernetic enhancements. In this short-lived animated series, Skeletor found himself lost in the far future. In the future, he joins forces with the Evil Mutants of Denebria and their leader, Flogg. He-Man is, of course, also trapped in this future, and the two continue their never-ending battle. At the end of that series, He-Man traps his arch-foe in a shuttlepod in the depths of outer space. It’s technically a continuation of the 1983 Filmation show, but all future sequalizations have basically de-canonized it.

MOTU 200X Canonizes Skeletor as KeldorCartoon Network

The 2002 animated reboot of MOTU revealed that Skeletor was once Keldor, who trained in dark magic thanks to Hordak. When Keldor attacked the Hall of Wisdom (the future Castle Grayskull), he fought Randor, the Prince of Eternia at the time. Keldor threw acid at Randor, but he deflected it back at him, disfiguring his face. Keldor sought out Hordak to save his life, and using dark magic, he transformed him into his current Skeletor form. Had the series been renewed for a third season, the show’s creators later confirmed that Skeletor/Keldor would have been revealed as King Randor’s half-brother.

RELATED ARTICLE

The Ultimate MOTU Easter Egg Hunt: 19 Classic References Hidden in the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Trailer

In the 2012 MOTU DC Comics mini-series, they finally confirmed Keldor as the son of Eternia’s King Miro and a blue-skinned Gar woman. (The Gar were a separate humanoid race that lived in Eternia). Even though he was the elder son, because Randor was a full-blooded human, Miro groomed Randor for the throne. This, of course, was very alienating to Keldor. Decades after a tease going back to a random 1987 mini-comic, MOTU finally confirmed that Keldor was He-Man’s uncle.

Competing 2021 MOTU Cartoons Officially Make Keldor He-Man’s UncleNetflix

In 2021, Netflix introduced two distinct versions of the MOTU. There was the kid-friendly CGI He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The former was a total reboot, while Revelation was a continuation of the ’80s cartoon (while ignoring the ’90s cartoon). In both of these new takes, their version of Skeletor was formerly Keldor, King Randor’s brother. In the CGI series, Keldor was responsible for banishing Prince Adam as a child. And in Revelation, Skeletor lost his memories of being Randor’s brother. Thus, explaining why he never brought it up in the ’80s cartoon. Will the new movie keep this origin for Skeletor? Or will they even touch on his lineage at all? We’ll have to wait and find out when Masters of the Universe hits theaters on June 5.

The post Exploring the Many Origins of MOTU’s Skeletor appeared first on Nerdist.

A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly -- but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last month.

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.

With the price of just about everything going up these days, there’s still one place we can always go to escape the constant terrors of the world – the movies. Except that’s also going to cost moe now. AMC Theaters has announced, with a very bizarre email to subscribers, that rising costs means it’s raising the price of its own a Stubs A-List subscription by two dollars a month. AMC Theatres

Stubs A-List members latest email from AMC Theaters promoting upcoming releases also included news of a prince increase. (Which we first heard about at Variety.) It’s the first since May 2025 and will start on July 15. That will raise the cost in New York and California to $29.99 per month, with other going up to $27.99.

Obviously no one is ever happy about paying more for anything. And combined with last year’s three dollar increase, that’s a not insignificant percentage increase in just 14 months. In a vacuum, though, two more dollars a month is not exactly an outrageous amount since the service is still a good deal for movie lovers who go a lot.

And yet, the theater chain seems highly defensive about the whole thing. In the email, AMC wrote, “Price Update: We should point out, though, that we have not advised you of a price increase in A-List for more than a year, while our costs of operating our theatres are rising.” They then added, “Even with this necessary price adjustment, A-List continues to offer you exceptional value, often costing only the price of seeing about one to two movies per month, especially when you enjoy premium formats or reserve tickets online. It really is now — and will continue to be — a terrific bargain.”

Warner Bros.

Settle down, AMC. The angry, pre-defense is worse than just saying, “Everything costs more so we need to charge you a little more.” We know everything costs more right now. Believe me, we know. But you don’t have to yell at us about it. There’s enough of that everywhere else . We want the movies to continue to be an escape for us.

The post AMC Theaters Strangely Defensive About Raising Stubs A-List Fee appeared first on Nerdist.

Did anyone ever warn you to be careful what you wish for? In Focus Features’ upcoming horror movie, Obsession, that’s precisely the lesson. Obsession puts a chilling new spin on the classic monkey’s paw tale. Central to the story is The One Wish Willow, a supernatural toy that grants you any wish imaginable. Guess what? You can actually buy the mysterious wish-granting artifact for yourself…if you dare. Check out the very real infomercial below.You Only Get One Wish…So Make it Count!

I know peak marketing when I see it. And this is definitely it. In addition to the above infomercial, there’s an entire One Wish Willow website where you can buy your very own One Wish Willow. And for only $6.99, might I add. The website goes over how the product works and includes a short FAQ section. If you dare to try it out for yourself…be warned. Each One Wish Willow is single use only and all wishes are irreversible. Per the website, the One Wish Willow follows a few simple steps.

1. Remove from the box and make a wish.
2. Spark the middle and break it in half.
3. Enjoy your wish! (and you better, because there’s no changing it).

The product is also available in stores at The Green Man in Burbank, California.

RELATED ARTICLE

OBSESSION Trailer: NEVER Cast a Love Spell on SomeoneUnhappy? Call the One Wish Willow Hotline (They Pick Up)

Not satisfied with your wish? Don’t worry, help is just a call away. On the One Wish Willow website is a help hotline, which you can actually call. In the name of good journalism (and out of my own curiosity) I called the number to see what would happen. The message I received did not disapoint.

After a couple of rings, my call was answered by a One Wish Willow representative, one that sounded very unenthused to speak with me. Clearly, they get these calls all of the time. I don’t want to spoil all the fun, so you’ll just have to call yourself if you’re curious. Let’s just say if you’re hoping to take back a wish, the hotline was not extremely helpful.

To call the number, dial 1-323-747-7118. Trust me, it’s worth it.

Nerdist

From Focus Features, Obsession is written and directed by Curry Barker. It follows one hopeless romantic who is desperate to win his crush’s heart. His wish turns sour as he realizes true love isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.

For ethical reasons, I should probably disclose that the One Wish Willow doesn’t actually grant real wishes. Everything in this article is purely for entertainment. But it is a pretty cool way to promote the movie! You can buy your very own One Wish Willow by clicking the link here. You can also catch Obsession in theaters on May 15.

The post You Can Try OBSESSION’S One Wish Willow For Yourself appeared first on Nerdist.

OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

Another year of television will usher in more memorable moments and brilliant characters. But, with the joys of new shows and returning ones alike, there is the sad side of becoming invested into a series. It is not uncommon for show cancellations to happen in this streaming era before a show even gets to find its stride. And, like all good things in life, a series has to come to an end at some point. We hate to say goodbye but we always cherish the narrative journey. In 2026, there are quite a few shows that either got an unfortunate cancellation notice or are simply ending, perhaps wrapping up the plan of their creative team. 

Let’s get into what shows we will have to say goodbye to this year. 

All the TV Shows Cancelled or Ending in 2026; Jump To:

• From (MGM+)
• Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC)
• Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)
• Hacks (HBO)
• The Boys  (Prime Video)
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert  (CBS)
• The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon  (AMC)
• Outlander  (Starz)
• Good Omens (Prime Video)
• The Witcher  (Netflix)
• All American  (The CW)
• The Way Home  (Hallmark Channel)

From (MGM+) MGM+

MGM+ has renewed From for a fifth and final season, marking the end of the series. The sci-fi horror series starring Lost‘s Harold Perrineau is set to air season four this spring, and its final-season writers’ room has already opened. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, creator John Griffin revealed, “There was a fair amount of soul-searching. But we all came to the realization that if we made that sixth season, it would be for us, because it’s just too hard to say goodbye.”

He additionally noted: “In full transparency, five seasons was always the goal, but we always wanted to let the story tell us when it was time to end. When we reached the end of season three and the death of Jim (Eion Bailey), it felt like we reached the end of the beginning. Similarly, season four very naturally feels like the beginning of the end. We’ve had the opportunity to tell this story from the beginning the way we really wanted to tell it, with the full support of Michael Wright and everybody over at MGM. It’s rare you get to tell this type of story and give it the life you feel it needs, to let the story decide when it’s time to end.”

From season four will release on April 19.

Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC) AMC

Alas, AMC’s first Anne Rice Immortal Universe series to be cancelled is Talamasca: The Secret Order. The Talamasca series told an original story set in Anne Rice’s world, not following any specific novel or original source material, but expanding upon the idea of the Talamasca spy organization to tell a new tale. Many quite liked the series’ characters, including Guy Anatole, played by Nicholas Denton, and the vampire Jasper, played by William Fichtner. But it feels like the show’s story just didn’t fully come together. For our part, we enjoyed the chemistry between the leads, but felt it wasn’t campy or queer enough to compete with AMC’s Interview with the Vampire, which truly hit a home run. And so, Talamasca: The Secret Order ends after only one season.

A statement from AMC makes it sound like we could see the characters elsewhere in the franchise, so we’ll hold out hope for that.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+) Paramount+

This YA centric series just wrapped up its first season, and seemed to have promise with another season already in progress. Hopefully, the creatives for this Paramount+ series wrote their scripts without any major cliffhangers, because Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is cancelled and will end with season two. Welp.

It speaks to our current TV climate where shows barely get a chance to find their footing before going on the chopping block. What if viewership went up in season 2, which wrapped production in early 2026? I guess we will never know.

“We’re incredibly proud of the ambition, passion, and creativity that went into bringing Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to life,” CBS Studios and Paramount+ said in a joint statement. “The series introduced audiences to a bold new group of characters, welcomed familiar faces, and expanded the Star Trek universe in exciting new ways.

Hacks (HBO)

HBO Max confirmed that season five will be the final round for its comedy series Hacks. A trailer for its last season gave fans both delight and sadness. The show returns on April 9 with its series finale on May 28.

The Boys (Prime Video) Prime Video

It’s been quite the wild ride with Butcher and Homelander. This Prime Video series, an adaptation of Garth Ennis’ comic series, gave us a raunchy and hyper violent look into what a would would be like if superpowered individuals had mostly terrible intentions. We’ve watched Wee Hughie grow up to be a boss, Kimiko’s healing journey, MM process his childhood trauma, and a surprising redemption arc for A-Train, among other great storylines. Now, with the US in a political crisis and supes throwing humans into detention centers, it is time to see how this show will end in 2026. The Boys’ fifth and final season will premiere on April 8 and we are grateful that this series will get to tell its full story. 

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)

One TV show that will be cancelled in 2026 is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The circumstances behind bringing this series to an end are complicated, to say the least. Colbert is known for being openly critical of both CBS and our current president, which isn’t unusual for the average late show host. While the company says that his thoughts are not behind the cancellation, it is interesting that they co-exist. The series finale will air on May 21. 

RELATED ARTICLE

THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Will End This May The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (AMC) AMC

Daryl’s journey across seasons (now with his bestie Carol in tow) will come to an end after four seasons. From the dangers of France to Spain, Daryl has honestly been having so much fun getting into various messy shenanigans that I don’t think he really wants to go back home. With filming wrapped for the series back in November, we can certainly expect this final chapter to air as this show ends sometime in 2026. Will it set up a Walking Dead event that reunites all the original series’ main players? We will have to see. 

Outlander (Starz)

After a whopping eight seasons and twelve years, Outlander is coming to an end. That almost feels unheard of in today’s times where a show can take 3-5 years off between seasons… if it gets more than one or two seasons at all. This historical fantasy series fervent fanbase will get to know how this long-running saga ends when its final round runs from March to May of this year. (And if you just can’t wait, there’s always the books to turn to.)

Good Omens (Prime Video) Prime Video

Good Omens‘ future was very much in the air following season two’s heart wrenching ending. But, despite the allegations swirling around Neil Gaiman, who is no longer creatively attached to the show, there will be an ending to this series. It will not come in a season but rather a 90-minute episode to wrap things up. Hopefully, Aziraphale and Crowley will get the happy final moments that they deserve. 

RELATED ARTICLE

Aziraphale and Crowley Deserve Their GOOD OMENS Happy Ending The Witcher (Netflix)

Back in 2024, Netflix’s live-action fantasy series based on games by the same name, The Witcher was renewed for a fifth and final season. Season four aired in the Fall of 2025 with Liam Hemsworth taking the reins as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill. And considering that season four and five were filmed back to back, it is pretty certain that this story will come to an end before 2026 is over. 

All American (The CW)

Besides the greatness that is Ted Lasso, sports dramas usually fall outside of our nerdy wheelhouse. But All American feels like a slice of a time when The CW was ruling the airwaves with ensemble dramas that seemingly never ended. Sadly, All American is about to be all over when season eight premieres sometime in 2026. That’s eight seasons in eight years, which is a pretty darn good run. 

The Way Home (Hallmark Channel)

This is also a little outside of our normal coverage zone considering it is a Hallmark series. But the premise is one that would grab the attention of those of us who like time traveling and drama that punches us in the feels. The series follows three generations of women—matriarch Del, her adult daughter Kat, and Kat’s teenage daughter Alice—who live on a small Canadian farm.

There are some deep family wounds, but there’s also a pond that allows certain people to time travel. Alice (and others) begin to jump through time and cause a domino effect along the way. The Way Home’s fourth and last season begins to air on April 19, making it yet another show ending in 2026. 

Originally published on March 3, 2026.

This post has affiliate links, which means we may earn advertising money if you buy something. This doesn’t cost you anything extra, we just have to give you the heads up for legal reasons. Click away!

The post TV Shows That Are Canceled or Ending in 2026: FROM Sets Final Season appeared first on Nerdist.

The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

It’s almost time to check into our favorite gossipy hotel once more. The White Lotus will soon return for season four, and this time, it’s more meta than ever, as the TV series takes on one of the biggest moments in the entertainment world, the Cannes Film Festival. There’s no doubt that among the glittering stars in their expensive fashions, there’s a lot of dirty laundry to unpack, dramas to play out, and hopes and dreams to shatter… And no one does it quite like The White Lotus. The White Lotus also revealed that season four has begun filming and confirmed its typically star-studded cast. But our biggest question remains: Will Survivor‘s Ozzy Lusth get his White Lotus cameo? Come on, Mike White, you know you want to! Here’s what we know about The White Lotus season four so far.HBO

A new release about The White Lotus season four shares, “The Emmy-winning HBO Original series THE WHITE LOTUS, from Mike White, has begun filming on the French Riviera. The season will film in Cannes, St. Tropez, and Monaco. Filming will also take place in Paris, though the story will remain along the Côte d’Azur.”

The logline for The White Lotus season four lets us know a little bit more about what’s in store for us: “he fourth season will follow a new group of White Lotus hotel guests and employees over the span of a week, taking place during the Cannes Film Festival.” Basically, what we could have expected from The White Lotus, but we do love this season four twist that takes us to Cannes. The White Lotus has always been great about incorporating real-world energy into its heightened fiction. But anchoring this new chapter in an actual event we all know will take it to the next level.

Marvel/Paramount Pictures/ABC

This season’s cast of characters includes Helena Bonham Carter, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, AJ Michalka, Kumail Nanjiani, and Nadia Tereszkiewicz. Additional cast includes Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Heather Graham, Max Greenfield, Frida Gustavsson, Charlie Hall, Jarrad Paul, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, and Laura Smet. And we can’t wait to see them all interact.

RELATED ARTICLE

WHITE LOTUS Actor Tom Hollander Once Got Tom Holland’s AVENGERS Paycheck By Mistake

Of course, we’ll be curious to see how Mike White’s Survivor 50 outing shifts the narrative. He was blindsided by people he considered to be close friends on the show. (But not Ozzy, Mike White, not Ozzy.) And while The White Lotus‘ tales always include some backstabbing and lies, perhaps the tone will be more cutting than ever. As a person currently watching Survivor with great enthusiasm, I know I’ll be curious to see if there’s even MORE meta-drama within the meta-drama. And if there’s anyone who might just deliver on that, it’s Mike White.

CBS

But, as we said, on a sweeter note, we would like for Mike White to make the dreams of Survivor‘s Ozzy come true and give him that cameo he’s been hoping for, unrepentantly. Hey, you have to go after what you want in this life. And we feel like he’s earned it. We’d certainly be excited to see Ozzy pop up on The White Lotus in season four and would cheer. So many dreams to make come true, Mike White.

The White Lotus season four is now filming. Hopefully, we’ll get to see it sooner rather than later.

The post THE WHITE LOTUS Season 4 Will Take Place at Cannes Film Festival appeared first on Nerdist.

You can share anything on their screen with Gemini to get help with what they're looking at in the moment, including local files

Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.

Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

James Gunn’s Superman became the fan-favorite superhero movie of 2025, officially launching the new DCU on the big screen. And in 2027, we’ll get our first continuation, which DC Studios has called the next chapter in the “Super Family Saga.”

At CinemaCon, James Gunn, Nicholas Hoult, and David Corenswet shared a new tease of the Superman sequel movie and its core plot. Gunn shared the movie boiled down to, “Try saving the world with your sworn enemy.” While Hoult revealed that the Superman movie would see “a new villain and an unlikely alliance.” They also revealed that Man of Tomorrow would begin filming in April of 2026.

Here is everything we know so far about the much-anticipated return of the Last Son of Krypton to the big screen in Man of Tomorrow.

TitleDC Studios

The official title of the Superman follow-up is Man of Tomorrow, and not Superman: Man of Tomorrow, as many have speculated. According to James Gunn, Man of Tomorrow is “as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie.”

DC StudiosMan of Tomorrow’s Plot

The plot of this sequel will have Superman and his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor, team up to take down a greater threat, which we know will be the despotic alien android, Brainiac. Based on the teaser art released by Jim Lee to go with the title announcement, Lex Luthor will wear his comic book-accurate warsuit in the film.

Behind-the-Scenes

DC Studios co-head James Gunn is once again back as writer/director. John Murphy and David Fleming are expected to return to score the sequel as well.

Man of Tomorrow’s CastDC Studios

Much of the cast of Superman will return for Man of Tomorrow. David Corenswet is back as Superman/Clark Kent, naturally, and Rachel Brosnahan also returns as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult will co-star as Lex Luthor, and Frank Grillo is also returning as Rick Flag Sr. Most of the Daily Planet staff are presumably also returning. This includes Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, and Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant. And as the evil Brainiac, Gunn has cast German actor Lars Eidinger.

Netflix/DC Comics

Isabel Merced has confirmed she is also flying back into Metropolis as Hawkgirl. There’s no official word on Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, or Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. But we expect at least some of these Justice Gang members to return. Some storyboards seen in Superman special features suggest Supergirl (Milly Alcock) will also feature in this story in some capacity. Oh, and we think there will be riots if Krypto doesn’t come back as well.

According to Variety, Aaron Pierre will also join the cast of Man of Tomorrow. This news comes ahead of his debut as John Stewart in the Lanterns TV series. Finally, Adria Arjona has been cast in the DCU for this movie. But we don’t yet know which role she is playing.

Man of Tomorrow’s Release Date

The official release date for DC Studios’ Man of Tomorrow is July 9, 2027.

Originally published December 30, 2025.

The post James Gunn Shares New MAN OF TOMORROW Tease appeared first on Nerdist.

Come on, admit it. You know it, I know it. Maybe James Gunn knows it, but Lex Luthor was basically in love with Superman in the DCU’s hit summer movie. I mean, he studied every one of his movements so that he could emulate them precisely with a click of a button… through the mechanism of his very own obedient Superman clone. The line between love and hate is thin. And the line between obsession and infatuation is even thinner. It’s what we like to call around these fandom parts, Clex. After all, where did Lex put Superman when he captured him, yes, in the interdimensional prison where he keeps his exs. Hrm. If that weren’t enough, Lex’s official DCU Superman playlist is, and I say this as a queer person, so, with love, pretty gay. There’s Prince, and Bowie, and Queen—bona fide queer icons. And, if that weren’t enough, Perfume Genius. Yeah, there’s a song about inducing gay panic in Lex’s playlist. So, you know. Although, of course, Lois and Clark were the chief romantic interlude of Superman, the movie left a lot of room for Clex shippers to rejoice. But nothing, and I mean nothing, was as triumphant to Clex-kind as the announcement for the next Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow. And, to be honest, every new thing we hear about the movie just makes it feel even more like it’s about to be a triumph for Clex shippers. DC Studios

Most recently, James Gunn, Nicholas Hoult, and David Corenswet teased Man of Tomorrow at CinemaCon and here’s what they had to say. Gunn teased, “Try saving the world with your sworn enemy,” while Hoult revealed that the Superman movie would see “a new villain and an unlikely alliance.” Sooo unlikely. Naturally, the internet knew exactly what to say.

yaoi nuke incoming https://t.co/sIRFNDDOrK

— chirpy 🐤 tell me to lock in for exams PLEASE (@chirpi_575) April 15, 2026

they're gonna defeat brainiac with the power of love and friendship and bald man impregnation 🙏 https://t.co/szDXuMdoHZ

— tommy (@tommyrotz) April 15, 2026

And all of this really takes us back to the annoucement for Man of Tomorrow. Which had me totally flailing when I saw it. Three pieces of new DC art to celebrate Man of Tomorrow and in all three Lex and Superman are all up in one other’s space? I’m pretty sure that they’re downright flirty in the one where Superman is holding…wait for it… a screwdriver. I’ll let that sink in, but since this is a family show, I won’t go too far into all the implications the screw…driver has to offer. I’ll suffice to say again. Screwdriver. And add to that how both of them seem kind of pleased to be in one another’s company, maybe even fighting together, and bam! Clex nirvana.

DC Studios

And we all know who would support Clex if it happened. (Yes, it’s Nicholas Hoult, 100%) Then, of course, there’s the canon possibility that Lex and Clark will have a child together sometime in the DCU. So the odds are really stacking up in our favor here.

Okay, so the likelihood that Clark and Lex Luthor are going to fall in love in the next Superman movie is pretty slim. Although I again point you to Lex listening to Perfume Genius, which, maybe you’ve heard of if you’re not a queer person, but again, the odds seem slim. But James Gunn has confirmed that Man of Tomorrow is all about Lex and Clark’s relationship, and, in fact, the Superman film will see them team up against a much greater threat. (Something I totally called for Clex by the way.)

Gunn shares that Man of Tomorrow is “A story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat. It’s more complicated than that but that’s a big part of it. It’s as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie. I loved working with Nicholas Hoult. I relate to the character of Lex, sadly. I really wanted to create something extraordinary with the two of them. I just love the script so much.”

DC Studios

Please, James Gunn, create something extraordinary between the two of them. Give us the Clex we need and deserve. After all, wasn’t Superman’s epic monologue at the end of the movie, really just about telling Lex that he believed in him and hoped he would do better eventually? And Nicholas Hoult brought such an extraordinary fragility to the terrible character of Lex; we can’t let that go to waste. In any other hands, he would have been absolutely wretched. But here, there’s something more to him. Even if it’s not fully Clex, we just want to see these two be frenemies instead of total enemies. The rest we have on lock in the fanfic universe. And it sounds like we are about to get our wish.

Superman‘s sequel, Man of Tomorrow, releases on July 9, 2027.

Originally published on September 10, 2025.

The post James Gunn’s MAN OF TOMORROW Is for the Clex Shippers appeared first on Nerdist.

VCs are frothing at the mouth to write more checks to Anthropic at a valuation that matches or beats OpenAI's.