A compelling new Superman theory claims that Ultraman becomes Bizarro in the next chapter of the DC Universe. DC Studios hasn’t officially confirmed Superman 2 or 3, but fans believe these sequels could bring back David Corenswet’s dark counterpart in a twisted new form.
How Ultraman’s Origins Prove Ultraman Becomes Bizarro
In James Gunn’s Superman, Ultraman enters as a mysterious, hostile figure using the alias Hammer of Boravia. The audience later learns that Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is using drones to control him. After a brutal fight, Superman discovers that Ultraman is, in fact, a clone of himself — created by Luthor through advanced science and manipulation.
By the end of the film, Superman traps Ultraman inside a bus that’s being pulled toward a black hole. The rift was created by Luthor’s experimental reactor. While Ultraman appears to be lost forever, the theory suggests he survives. The extreme environment could distort his body and mind, eventually leading to the transformation where Ultraman becomes Bizarro.
Could Superman 2 or 3 Feature Ultraman as Bizarro?
The theory predicts that either Superman 2 or Superman 3 might reintroduce Ultraman, this time as Bizarro. In this scenario, his time in the black hole may have damaged his body and mind, giving him the disfigured, low-IQ characteristics fans associate with Bizarro in the comics. Since Ultraman already shows limited cognitive function, this evolution seems plausible within the DCU’s storyline.
Brainiac’s Role in Making Ultraman Become Bizarro
Another theory proposes that Brainiac could make his DCU debut in a sequel and might retrieve Ultraman from the black hole to serve as an underling. This twist would deepen the lore and connect Superman’s multiversal challenges with cosmic threats. Alternatively, Ultraman could gain independence and emerge on his own — now more distorted and dangerous than ever.
Ultraman as a Fusion of Three Classic Characters
Interestingly, the DCU’s Ultraman may be a composite of Bizarro, Ultraman (from Earth-3), and Superboy (Conner Kent). All three characters have origins tied to cloning, Lex Luthor, and alternate realities. Luthor’s involvement in the creation of this Ultraman aligns with many comic storylines where he engineered flawed versions of Superman. This supports the notion that Ultraman becomes Bizarro through manipulation and trauma.
If this theory proves true, it adds depth to the narrative arc of James Gunn’s DC Universe. By bringing back a familiar face in a new villainous form, the franchise could explore powerful themes of identity, corruption, and redemption. It also allows Superman to face a darker mirror of himself — one that challenges him both physically and emotionally.
Fans have long speculated about Bizarro’s DCU arrival, but few expected he’d emerge from the ashes of Ultraman’s downfall.As we await confirmation of the next Superman sequels, this theory stands out as one of the most intriguing possibilities. Whether through Brainiac’s intervention or survival instinct, the idea that Ultraman becomes Bizarro gives DC Studios a brilliant way to deepen its universe and reinvent legacy villains.
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