He rose to stardom for his role as Superman in the 2013 reboot of Man of Steel and this year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

And Henry Cavill played into his character’s extraordinary powers in a playful Instagram snapshot he posted on Friday which seemingly showed off his superhuman strength.

The 33-year-old star appeared to effortlessly hold a massive Christmas tree in one hand in a photo which he captioned: ‘Is this really the biggest tree you’ve got? #ChristmasSpiritActivated #GotElves.’

Superman spirit! Henry Cavill showed his real-life superhuman strength as he effortlessly held a massive Christmas tree in one hand

The British actor outstretched his right arm as the gigantic tree balanced neatly in the palm of his hand.

While the photo was an impressive one and originally appeared that Henry was carrying the tree on his own, it was clearly being held from atop by large machinery.

Nonetheless, Henry looked hunky as ever in a Suicide Squad DC Comics logo black T-shirt.

He opted for a laid-back look in light wash relaxed denim jeans and brown leather boots.

Superhero strength! While the photo was an impressive one and originally appeared that the 33-year-old star was carrying the tree on his own, it was clearly being held from atop by large machinery

A khaki baseball cap covered his short dark mane as he gazed stoically into the camera.

The award-winning actor was last seen at his own funeral in the blockbuster hit Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

But in August the Immortals star teased his new Justice League costume with an Instagram post which appears that Superman has a new black suit made just for him.

Instead of the iconic red and blue caped costume, the closeup view shows a detailed armor-style suit.

Box office babe! The award-winning actor was last seen in the blockbuster hit Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice co-starring Ben Affleck

He simply captioned the image: ‘#Superman.’

Fans will be familiar with Son of Krypton’s black outfit as the one he returned to the DC universe wearing after his controversial Death Of Superman arc.

After being battered to death in a fatal bout with Doomsday, Superman dies in the arms of Lois Lane.

In the aftermath, four new superheroes – The Man Of Steel, The Man Of Tomorrow, The Metropolis Kid and The Last Son Of Krypton – all attempt to take up the mantle in the Reign Of The Supermen arc.

Back in black! In August the British star teased his new Justice League costume with an Instagram post which appears that Superman has a new black suit made just for him

But – as with most killed off comic book characters – Superman makes a miraculous recovery, returning in a fancy new black and silver suit.

In the most recent film, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Superman is also ‘killed’ in a battle with Doomsday.

But as the final frames reveal with dirt levitating from his casket – as well as Cavill’s casting in the upcoming Justice League film – he is likely to return.

Fans might remember they have already glimpsed Cavill in a black suit, during his nightmare scene sinking into a field of human skulls in 2013’s Man Of Steel.

Justice League, which also stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ray Fisher as Cyborg and Amy Adams as Lois Lane, hits theatres in November 2017.

Sexy superhero! Henry – pictured on March 22 – rose to stardom for his role as Superman in the 2013 reboot of Man of Steel and this year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice