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News Man of Tomorrow Lars Eidinger Cast as Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, But Which Version of the Villain Will the Superman Movie Use? There are many Brainiacs, and not all are created equally By Matthew Byrd | Published on December 22, 2025 Photo: DC Comics Comment 0 Share New Share Photo: DC Comics In a statement on Twitter (or X, or whatever), James Gunn confirmed that Lars Eidinger will play Brainiac in the upcoming sequel to his 2025 Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow. James Gunn has strongly hinted (to say the least) that Brainiac will be the villain in Man of Tomorrow and that his arrival will force Superman and Lex Luthor to form an unlikely alliance. So far as that goes, this announcement does not come as a surprise. The decision to cast Lars Eidinger is a bit more surprising. It’s not fair to call Lars Eidinger an unknown (he’s made quite a name for himself on-stage and in the films of director Olivier Assayas), but this is certainly not the big splashy casting announcement that some suspected Gunn might prioritize for such a major villainous role. The casting is potentially quite good, and it will certainly be nice to see a Superman movie villain that isn’t General Zod or Lex Luthor. Actually, those who really only casually follow Superman via the movies probably have little idea who Brainiac is. He was reportedly considered for the villain role in Superman III way back in the day, but he rarely makes multimedia appearances despite being a major player in the comics. In fact, Brainiac has appeared in so many Superman comics in so many different forms that it’s tough to say which version of Brainiac we’ll see in Man of Tomorrow. While aspects of the character often remain the same (most notably, he’s incredibly intelligent, which allows him to create incredible devices and wield mental powers), Brainiac has been remarkably inconsistent for such a major character in the Superman mythos. Will we get the Silver Age Brainiac who was depicted as a green alien from the planet Colu who largely did his evil bidding through incredible devices such as a shrink ray? It’s…not likely. There is a charm to that character’s looks and methods that do fit into Gunn’s visual and directorial style, but Brainiac didn’t really come into his own until later. Still, there are elements of this version of the character (such as his love of shrinking and the more alien aspects of his appearance) that could be used in Man of Tomorrow. Will we get the Brainiac that uploaded his consciousness into a metal skeleton exoframe to achieve a more Terminator-like look? Probably not. That version of the character boasts an incredible design and was featured in some memorable storylines, but he’s pretty far removed from the more iconic elements of the Brainiac concept. It would be another big swing to bring that version of the character to the big screen first. Will we see the version of Brainiac that was actually an advanced AI program used by Jor-El (and other Kryptonians) like the Brainiac featured in Superman: The Animated Series? That is far more likely. Not only would such a villain allow Man of Tomorrow to comment on the evils of AI (a popular film villain trend at the moment), but tying Brainiac into the destruction of Krypton would make his rivalry with Superman (and possibly Supergirl) pleasantly personal. However, it’s far more likely that the Man of Tomorrow Brainiac will be closer to modern, rebooted versions of the character in the comics, which are really an amalgamation of previous Brainiac concepts. Specifically, all eyes are currently on the “House of Brainiac” version of the character. In that story, Brainiac is really the representative of a collective of networked iterations spread across the universe. He uses his galactic powers to launch an assault on Earth. Not only does that arc include Lex Luthor and Superman teaming up to fight Brainiac (something we know will happen in Man of Tomorrow), but it features Supergirl villain/antihero Lobo in a starring role. I doubt that Man of Tomorrow will be a straight adaptation of “House of Brainiac” or that version of the Brainiac character (the latter, in particular, will probably be presented in a slightly more iconic physical form), but that storyline certainly seems to have the most elements that fit into what Gunn is currently doing with Superman and the greater DC mythos. Ultimately, we’re going to have to wait a while to see more of Lars Eidinger’s Brainiac. Man of Tomorrow isn’t scheduled to be released until July 9, 2027, so unless Brainiac appears in Supergirl or unless we get a surprise sneak peek at the character elsewhere, we’ll all just have to wonder which of the nearly infinite Brainiacs in the universe we’ll ultimately get. [end-mark] The post Lars Eidinger Cast as Brainiac in <i>Man of Tomorrow</i>, But Which Version of the Villain Will the <i>Superman</i> Movie Use? appeared first on Reactor.

There’s a good chance that if you’re filling up your car today, you’re paying the lowest price in four years. According to December AAA data, the national average gas price is about $2.90 per gallon—marking the first time it has fallen below $3 since 2021. Despite this decline, a Fox News poll found that 54% of registered voters still believe gas prices have “increased a lot” or “increased a little” compared to a year ago. Why does gas still feel costly for so many Americans? In large part, Democrats’ aggressive green energy policies are causing gas prices to remain elevated in many states. In an effort to discourage the use of fossil fuels, many Democrat-run states have imposed costly state gas taxes. California, Illinois and Washington have some of the highest state gas taxes in the nation. California’s state gas tax is nearly $0.71 per gallon. By contrast, my home state of Texas has one of the lowest state gas taxes in the country at just $0.20 per gallon. It’s no surprise these high state taxes significantly increase the price consumers pay at the pump. California, Illinois and Washington all report gas prices above the national average. In California and Washington, prices exceed $4 per gallon. Meanwhile, Texas drivers enjoy prices closer to $2.50 per gallon, with some stations reporting prices as low as $1.96 per gallon, according to data from GasBuddy. But state policies are only one part of the problem. On the federal level, the previous administration enacted unprecedented restrictions on U.S. oil and natural gas production. In 2022, President Biden canceled all the remaining offshore lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska. Only after pressure from a federal court and Congress did the Biden Administration authorize one lease sale every two years in the Gulf of America. The Biden administration further tightened regulations on energy development, blocked liquefied natural gas exports and spent billions of taxpayer dollars subsidizing green energy projects. Then, on his way out the door, President Biden issued an executive order blocking offshore oil and natural gas leases on more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal and offshore waters. These radical green energy policies had real consequences—U.S. energy companies cancelled developments, foreign energy suppliers profited and domestic gas prices surged. When lease sales are sporadic and scarce, American energy producers cannot plan long-term investments and consumers pay more at the pump. In short, the past policies of the Biden administration have a lasting effect on today’s energy markets. That’s why President Trump and Congressional Republicans are working together to implement the same strategy that kept the national average gas price below $3 during President Trump’s first term. Americans benefit when the federal government supports U.S. energy production through deregulation and by eliminating costly green energy mandates. These reforms jump start domestic production and help deliver lower energy costs. In the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, my Republican colleagues and I reopened millions of acres for offshore oil and gas leasing and require at least 30 offshore lease sales each year from 2026 to 2039. These reforms will jump-start domestic energy production and help deliver lower energy costs for families and businesses. Last month, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the final notice of sale for one oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America. More than just a minor administrative announcement, this is a sign that more affordable energy is on the way. It’s critical that we continue reversing the Biden administration’s restrictive energy policies so domestic businesses can plan for long-term growth. Americans want abundant and affordable energy, not extreme green energy mandates. Expanding America’s domestic energy production is key to lowering gas prices, creating jobs and growing the economy. Policies that support U.S. energy will fuel economic expansion and improve affordability for millions of Americans. The post Drilling Down on Gas Prices appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Chicago Whacko Accused of Setting Human Torch on Train Had Tried to Light Off City Hall

The controversial Harvard astronomer is one of the main sources of the "alien mothership" hypothesis. This is what he thinks, as the object moves away from Earth.