How Do Prisoners Poop In Lex Luthor’s Pocket Universe? Yes, James Gunn Already Thought About This

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Creating a complex superhero movie universe often means answering a lot of questions about casting, storylines, and details within the established world. But sometimes, the internet asks something so strange and funny, you wouldn’t expect a real response. Recently, James Gunn actually answered one of those questions: How do prisoners use the bathroom in Lex Luthor’s pocket universe, as seen in the upcoming *Superman* movie? Apparently, there *is* an answer.

A fan recently asked a funny, yet thought-provoking question on Threads while rewatching the movie *Superman* (now streaming on HBO Max). They wondered if the prisoners trapped in Lex Luthor’s miniature universe have any privacy, or if they can see each other using the bathroom! They directly asked James Gunn, the filmmaker, for an answer, adding a laughing emoji to their query.

The director of the *Superman* movie, and its planned sequel, *Man of Tomorrow*, is known for being direct, and he responded in his typical style, writing:

No privacy. Those things in the back left corners of each cell are toilets.

That’s a simple explanation, leaving room for viewers to imagine the details themselves. While most filmmakers would stop there, James Gunn is known for meticulously planning even the most unusual aspects of his fictional worlds. This naturally led to a follow-up question about the fate of the waste, prompting this further response:

At the base of the toilet, there’s an outlet for waste-probably cleaned by the building’s maintenance worker, and likely not very frequently. It might seem strange, but we actually do think about these details.

Cool. Cool, cool, cool. Gunn really does think of everything, doesn’t he?

If you’re wondering who Mr. Handsome is, you’re in good company! He’s a strange new character in the recent *Superman* movie – a gray-skinned creature with black eyes who acted as Lex Luthor’s driver within his own personal universe. Director James Gunn has said Lex Luthor actually *created* him in a lab, which isn’t too surprising considering who Lex is.

Honestly, learning about Handsom’s beginnings was already pretty disturbing, but finding out he *also* has to deal with… well, bathroom cleanup in Lex’s crazy prison? That just takes it to another level of weirdness. It’s a dark joke, but it really hits home how messed up Lex is, and everything surrounding him in the DC Universe.

This fun interaction with a fan highlights a key trait of James Gunn’s leadership at DC Studios: he’s considering every detail. He’s even thinking about things like bathroom facilities! Gunn is taking the time to address questions most of us hadn’t even considered, such as how prisoners use the restroom and where waste goes in a small, contained world. Apparently, there are small, visible toilets, and the character Mr. Handsome would probably be responsible for cleaning them.

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We’re living in a fantastic time for DC comic book movies! It’s exciting that even the most unusual fan questions are being addressed, and the new DC Universe, or DCU, is off to a great start with the release of *Superman*, which you can now watch on HBO. The next movie, *Supergirl*, is scheduled to hit theaters on June 26, 2026.

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2025-09-28 20:11