Fans joke ‘Lex is just here to save his hairline’ as new look at Superman and Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ drops

James Gunn's highly anticipated reboot of Superman, featuring Lex Luthor, hits theaters on July 11, but fans are already abuzz over a sneak peek that dropped recently. The teaser gave us a look at Superman himself, played by David Corenswet, and his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult.

The clip finds Luthor donning a most eccentric pair of shades and exuding a definitively polished but weird vibe. Of course, no one wasted time taking to poking fun at this new aesthetic, with social media right now flooded with memes, hot takes, and hilarious commentary. Let’s just say, the internet is having a field day.

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Why the Lex Luthor reveal blew up online

The first hint of this chaos came from a short teaser posted online, showing Lex Luthor in his new form. It was supposed to get excitement hyped for James Gunn's take on the Man of Steel, but instead triggered a meme effect. For instance, one of the users joked: "Lex is just here to save his hairline," as another asked, "Why does Luthor need those silly sunglasses?

Where a supervillain is supposed to rely on his brains and terror personality, wearing such sunglasses was rather bold. Some fans pointed out how David Corenswet’s Superman looks every bit the part of Clark Kent, but “Lex’s shades make this look like a parody.”

Social media reactions to this reveal have ranged from lovingly roasty to outright unhinged. One user hilariously stated, “Lex Luthor is Andrew Tate but make it fashion,” poking fun at the supervillain’s surprisingly influencer-esque vibe.

Another chimed in with, “This looks a little goofy… 🤷,” summing up the collective reaction in one emoji-heavy sentence.

The sunglasses specifically have become an iconic (and divisive) part of the conversation. Fans questioned why Lex, of all people, would need such flashy eyewear. Is it a secret supervillain strategy? Is he about to drop a mixtape? Or, as one fan joked, “Lex is just ready to save his hairline.” The possibilities seem endless.

Still, not all fans were critical. Some are excited to see Gunn’s playful approach to reimagining the characters, arguing that the humor might be deliberate. Whether or not this gamble will pay off remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: the memes alone are making this reboot worth the watch.

Love it or roast it, the new look at Superman and Lex Luthor has accomplished one thing—it’s got everyone talking. James Gunn’s bold choices are giving fans plenty to laugh about, whether they’re amused, confused, or cautiously optimistic. If social media’s reactions are anything to go by, the movie is already delivering on one promise: entertainment.

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As we count down to July 11, we can only imagine how many more meme-worthy moments this Superman reboot has in store. But for now, one thing’s clear—Lex Luthor’s sunglasses are the true villains of the internet, and honestly? We’re okay with that.