Is Lex Luthor being set up to be an anti-hero in the DCU?

Going by two of the three illustrations released to announce Man of Tomorrow (2027), it suggests Superman and Luthor will not only be fighting against each other but also teaming up, with the speculation being to face against Brainiac.

I think the two likely scenarios are that Superman gets Luthor out of prison because he needs his expertise, and the second he gets his suit he fights him but realizes there is a great danger ahead of them that requires a temporary partnership. After eliminating the threat, Luthor will attempt a "redemption tour" that will take time but eventually he will find himself in better faith with the public and will use the distrust of others that have seen him do terrible things to them directly to try and paint opposition in a negative way, but probably less over-the-top than what he attempted to do to Superman in the first movie. Eventually, he will find himself in a position to get into politics.

The other scenario is that Superman goes to him for help, he reluctantly agrees, and helps Superman stop the danger facing the world, but then uses the opportunity to fight the Man of Steel only to fail and go back to prison., or he seemingly gets lost in the wreckage surrounding the final battle and is presumed gone only to take the opportunity to build up the Legion of Doom in the dark.

What say you?