Lex Luthor's Kaiju, Mcfarlane DC Multiverse Mega & Baby Figure (2025). A kaiju is a Japanese word meaning "strange creature" or "monster," most commonly referring to the giant monsters featured in Japanese "tokusatsu" (live-action special effects) films, anime, and other media. These enormous creatures often attack major cities and battle each other or giant robots. Famous examples include Godzilla and King Kong. The Kaiju is a giant monster and a central antagonist in the 2025 film Superman. Created by Lex Luthor, it serves as a distraction for his infiltration of the Fortress of Solitude and as a means to test Superman's powers, ultimately threatening Metropolis before being defeated by the heroes. The Kaiju is an original creation for the film, with a detailed design featured in merchandise, and it is known for oozing slime and having a mouth that opens.















