Jason Momoa Won’t Do a Solo ‘Lobo’ Movie Unless It’s Rated R

Jason Momoa has made it clear: if Lobo is getting a solo movie in the DC Universe, it needs to earn an R rating.

Momoa is set to make his DCU debut as the intergalactic bounty hunter in Supergirl, marking the first live-action appearance of Lobo under the new DC Studios regime led by James Gunn and Peter Safran. While fans have yet to see the character in action, many are already wondering whether Momoa’s Lobo could eventually spin off into his own standalone film.

According to Collider, the actor is certainly open to the idea, but only under one condition.

“If they want me, I’ll be there,” Momoa told the website. “But if I make a solo movie, I’m not doing it unless it’s rated R.”

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Jason Momoa Confirms He Won't Make a 'Lobo' Movie Unless It's Rated R@Collider pic.twitter.com/4otkOBcMBt

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) June 11, 2026

It’s a stance that will likely resonate with longtime Lobo fans. Since his debut in the 1980s, the Main Man has been defined by over-the-top violence, dark humor, and a level of absurdity that pushes well beyond the boundaries of a typical superhero adventure. Stories like the cult-favorite Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special helped cement the character’s reputation as one of DC’s most unapologetically chaotic antiheroes. It even got artist/writer Simon Bisley into a heap of trouble with DC.

Whether an R-rated Lobo movie ever becomes reality remains to be seen. For now, audiences will get their first look at Momoa’s interpretation of the character in Supergirl, where he’ll make his DCU debut.

The casting itself has generated plenty of discussion. While Momoa’s physicality and larger-than-life presence make him a natural fit for the role, some fans have noted that the character’s design appears more grounded and human than the exaggerated, almost cartoonishly alien version depicted in many comic book runs. Of course, judging the final look from early promotional material alone can be misleading, and a better sense of the character will emerge once the film arrives in theaters.