Overview

• James Gunn released a teaser showing Superman in combat with the Hammer of Boravia, a new villain created for the film.
• The Hammer of Boravia hails from the fictional nation of Boravia, a location first introduced in 1939’s Superman comics.
• The teaser includes a brief appearance by Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, suggesting a connection between LuthorCorp and the villain.
• An in-universe Daily Planet article reveals the Hammer attacked Metropolis, causing significant destruction and injuries, allegedly in retaliation for Superman’s actions abroad.
• The full trailer for the highly anticipated Superman reboot, set to premiere on July 11, will be released tomorrow.