Good deeds Superman vs. bad deeds Lex Luthor is the latest movie meme sweeping social media

Superman’s kind smile and Lex Luthor’s evil glare are taking over X in a new wave of viral memes.

The Superman Good Deeds, Lex Luthor Bad Deeds meme trend took off shortly after the release of Superman (2025), directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult.

Folks on X began pairing stills of Corenswet’s Superman with wholesome captions about doing good in the world, while others took the opposite approach with Lex Luthor, highlighting petty or malicious behavior.