Lex Luthor has arrived in Metropolis, and he’s recruiting volunteers for his latest experiment

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26July 2026: Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park, is inviting guests to place themselves in the hands of one of DC’s most iconicSuper-Villains, as Kryptonite Collider officially opens today.

Kryptonite Collider marks Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s first new permanent ride attraction since the park opened in 2018, introducing an immersive 32-seat centrifuge-style thrill ride that brings Lex Luthor’s Everyman Project to life through powerful motion, dynamic visuals, onboard audio and lighting effects. 

Located within the streets of Metropolis, Kryptonite Collider places guests at the centre of The Everyman Project – Lex Luthor’s latest experiment to unlock superhuman abilities in ordinary people, proving Superman is no longer the only one with extraordinary powers.

The experience begins inside a highly detailed LexCorp laboratory, instantly recognizable to millions DC fans around the world as the headquarters behind Lex Luthor’s most notorious schemes.Here, guests receive their briefing before volunteering for the experiment, which harnesses kryptonite -the rare mineral and Superman’s only vulnerability.

Once aboard, the centrifuge powers to life, sweeping riders through a high-energy vortex of powerful motion, immersive onboard audio and synchronised lighting, simulating the exhilarating sensation of unlocking extraordinary abilities.

As the experiment concludes, interactive digital displays reveal each guests’ newly acquired ‘superpowers’, delivering a memorable and personalized finalethat puts Luthor’s theory to the ultimate test.

Hind Galadari, General Manager of Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, said:”Kryptonite Collider is a real milestone for Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, bringing one of DC’s most iconic Super-Villains to life through an experience that places our guests at the heart of his story. From the minute they step inside LexCorp, to the moment they discover their newly unlocked powers, every element has been designed to deliver the immersive storytelling and world-class entertainment our guests have come to expect from a trip to Yas Island. We look forward to all the newmemories that will be made in Metropolis.”

Kryptonite Collider’s launch coincides with the arrival of DC Super-Villains as part of DC Super Hero Season, where the balance of power begins to shift across Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Running until 30 August, guests can enjoy live entertainment, unforgettable character encounters and immersive experiences as legendary Heroes and Villains clash throughout the summer.

Today’s opening follows another landmark moment for Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, after being named the Best Theme Park in the World at the 2026 Liseberg Applause Award, becoming the first attraction in the Middle East to receive the industry’s highest honour.

Kryptonite Collider is now open and included with admission to Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

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About Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi:

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is an incredibly immersive indoor theme park, promising unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Across six lands, the Park brings to life fan-favorite DC Super Heroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, alongside beloved Animation characters like Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry and The Flintstones. There’s no shortage of fun-filled adventures to be had at Warner Bros. World, with 30 state-of-the-art exhilarating rides, interactive family-friendly attractions and unique live entertainment shows for guests to enjoy. Located steps away from the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Theme Park, the world’s first Warner Bros. themed hotel, The WB Abu Dhabi opened its doors in November 2021.

Since its opening in 2018, Warner Bros. World has won over 60 prestigious industry awards. The most recent award is the 2026 Liseberg Applause Award, this recognition makes Warner Bros. World the first theme park in the Middle East to receive the accolade.In 2025, the park was namedthe Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction by the World Travel Awards among others. The park was also granted the MENA Stevie Awards, What’s On Awards, International Travel Awards and THEA TEA Awards among others.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi was developed by Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros. Discovery’s iconic characters, stories, and brands. The Park is managed and operated by Miral Experiences, the leading operator of world-class theme parks, entertainment experiences and cultural attractions.

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