Maxwell Lord — Superman Character Profile

About Maxwell Lord

Business magnate and political figure with strategic ties to Luthor.

Maxwell Lord — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Business magnate, Political maneuvering, Strategic alliances

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Checkmate
• Justice League
• Extremists
• Black Lantern Corps
• Super Buddies
• DC Universe

Quick Facts about Maxwell Lord

Full Name

Maxwell "Max" Lord IV

Occupation

businessperson, government agent

Maxwell Lord's Known Relations

• Wonder Woman — Enemy
• Booster Gold — Enemy
• Justice League — Enemy
• Ted Kord — Enemy
• Checkmate — Member of
• Justice League — Member of
• Extremists — Member of
• Black Lantern Corps — Member of
• Super Buddies — Member of

Maxwell Lord appears in 2 titles

• Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) — character page
• Superman (2025)

Character Facts

Played by

Sean Gunn

Appears in

Superman (2025)

Role

Cameo

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