So beloved is Hackman as this character that his Lex Luthor is even referenced and shown via archival photographs in modern-day pop culture properties like the 2025 feature Superboys of Malegaon.

This isn’t just a cute sidekick—Krypto represents a crucial ... Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor already has the intensity and presence needed to go toe-to-toe with the hero, and there’s ...