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Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Supergirl': Everything you need to know about the DCU's upcoming movie
The revamped DC Universe (DCU) is off to a soaring start, with James Gunn's "Superman" surpassing $400 million at the box office. It also folded an important new hero into the mix, 'House of the Dragon' and 'Sirens' star Milly Alcock as Supergirl, who is set to get her own standalone movie next year. And the origin story for the Man of Steel's hot-headed cousin looks to be just as chaotic as her cameo. This reboot promises to introduce a bolder, edgier tone to the new DC Universe—so here's everything you need to know about "Supergirl." Look Out. 2026. 16, 2025 "Supergirl" is scheduled to launch in theaters worldwide on June 26, 2025. That means Supergirl will officially soar into the DCU nearly a year after James Gunn's "Superman" hit theaters. While he's not directing the film, Gunn confirmed that principal photography for the project wrapped in May, so post-production should be in full swing by this point. So while delays aren't impossible, there's every reason to believe Supergirl's first standalone venture in the DCU will hit its scheduled release date. The "Supergirl" movie is based 2021's 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' an eight-issue comic book miniseries written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. Initially, the movie retained the comic's "Woman of Tomorrow" subtitle before Gunn confirmed in June it was shortened to simply "Supergirl." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This epic, space-faring adventure leans more toward the cosmic vibe of Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy" than the character-driven storytelling we saw in "Superman." That tonal difference should help set it apart from the Man of Steel's first outing in the revamped DCU. The movie doesn't have an official synopsis yet, but in the comics, the story centers on a jaded Kara Zor-El (aka Supergirl) who finds herself at a crossroads. Struggling with a sense of purposelessness, she feels adrift now that her younger cousin, Kal-El (Superman), can fight his own battles and no longer needs her protection. Just as she's on the verge of walking away from it all, a young alien warrior named Ruthye Marye Knoll pulls her into a revenge quest. As she sets out to track down Krem, who killed Ruthye's father and destroyed her home, it soon becomes a race to save Krypto's life after he's critically injured in a fight. "We will see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, raised on a rock, a chip off of Krypton, and who watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life and then come to Earth," Gunn said in a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "She is much more hardcore and not the Supergirl we're used to." So far, only a few actors have been confirmed for "Supergirl." As we said before, Milly Alcock is starring as the titular superhero Kara Zor-El. The movie will feature "3 Body Problem" star Eve Ridley as Ruthye, Matthias Schoenaerts as the villainous Krem of the Yellow Hills, and Jason Momoa in a small role as DC anti-hero Lobo. Lobo, who doesn't appear in the "Woman of Tomorrow" comic, possesses superstrength and rapid healing abilities in the same vein as Wolverine and roams the galaxy as a ruthless bounty hunter with deadly marksmanship. David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham are also on board as Kara's parents, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in January. "Supergirl" will be directed by Craig Gillespie with a screenplay by Ana Nogueira of "The Vampire Diaries" and "Hamilton" fame.
Tom's Guide
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
James Gunn offers a glimpse at 'Supergirl' in a snarky new poster for the upcoming movie
Anyone who saw James Gunn's 'Superman' — and judging by the box-office results, that's a lot of people — has already seen 'House of the Dragon' and 'Sirens' star Milly Alcock as Supergirl, who makes a brief appearance at the end of the movie to give her cousin Superman a hard time and to reunite with super-dog Krypto. Now Gunn has revealed on X another look at Alcock's Supergirl in the first poster for the upcoming 'Supergirl' movie from director Craig Gillespie, which opens in theaters June 26, 2026. Projecting the same kind of chaotic energy she captured in her brief onscreen appearance, Supergirl stands in front of what looks like a wall with a banner of the shared Superman/Supergirl logo, the slogan 'Look up' graffitied over to instead read 'Look out.' She's wearing a trench coat and sipping a slushie-style beverage, and in general looking a lot cooler than her endearingly dorky cousin, even without her entire face visible in the picture. That fits with the tone of the DC comic book series that serves as the source material for 'Supergirl,' 2021's 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. I read 'Woman of Tomorrow' before the movie was announced and was immediately surprised that Gunn would pick such an unconventional story to reintroduce the character to movie audiences. It's an epic space-faring saga that's closer to Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movies than the grounded human storytelling of 'Superman,' and it should go a long way toward distinguishing the character from her more famous male counterpart. King, who's also a writer and producer on DC Studios' upcoming HBO Max series 'Lanterns,' presents a Supergirl who is weary of her superheroic activities and embarks on an intergalactic bender, only to be drawn into a mission of revenge for a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, while also attempting to heal a critically injured Krypto. The movie will feature Eve Ridley as Ruthye, with Matthias Schoenaerts as the villainous Krem of the Yellow Hills and Jason Momoa in a small role as DC anti-hero Lobo. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. After the strong start for Gunn's new DCU with 'Superman,' a lot is riding on 'Supergirl' to keep up the momentum. It's hard to say much from a poster, but given the self-conscious edginess of the source material and the in-your-face style of the image, it seems likely that 'Supergirl' will take a very different approach. They will always be pretenders to the throne... ;) The poster recalls the teaser for 'Shazam,' which also featured the character in a cool, casual pose, aiming to exude youthful energy. Veteran comic book writer Fabian Nicieza also pointed out in a post on Bluesky the similarities to the marketing for his 1990s Marvel Comics series 'New Warriors.' There's a long history of comic book companies trying to make their characters stylish and cool, and we'll have to see if it works out this time.
Elle
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' Will Hit Theaters Next June
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The DC Universe's own Kara Zor-El, a.k.a. Supergirl, is returning as Superman's cousin in her first film since 1984. The 2021 comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is being adapted for the big screen. DC Studios' co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran confirmed the film in January 2023. Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya, Cruella) will direct, and the script will be penned by Ana Nogueira in her feature film screenwriting debut. 'A hearty public welcome to Ana Nogueira to the DC Studios family,' Gunn posted to his Instagram. 'Ana is an amazing writer whose screenplay adaptation of Woman of Tomorrow is above and beyond anything I hoped it would be. We're excited to be moving forward on this unique take on Supergirl in this beautiful, star-spanning tale.' While we still won't see Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow hit our theaters until next year, ahead is everything we know so far. On Jan. 29, 2024, Deadline revealed that House of the Dragon actress Milly Alcock will be playing the role of Kara Zor-El. 'So excited to be a part of the DC fam,' Alcock wrote in a post announcing her role, along with a picture of Supergirl from the comic. 'Thank you so much to @jamesgunn for trusting me with Kara / Supergirl 💙🥹💙.' Gunn expressed his excitement for Alcock to be playing Supergirl on his Instagram, too. He posted a screenshot of Deadline's article, saying, 'This is accurate. Milly is a fantastic young actor, and I'm incredibly excited about her being a part of the DCU.' 'Yes, I first became aware of her in House of the Dragon, but I was blown away by her varied auditions and screen tests for #Supergirl,' he continued. 'She embodies Kara as envisioned by @tomking_tk, @bilquis, and Ana Nogueira.' Previously, Melissa Benoist held the title of DC's Supergirl, playing her in the CBS/CW series Supergirl from 2015 to 2021. Sasha Calle also played her in the 2023 film The Flash. Meg Donnelly voiced the character in the animated movies Legion of Superheroes (2023) and Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024). Donnelly was close to playing her in the upcoming solo film, but the part ultimately went to Alcock. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming Supergirl movie is set to be released on June 26, 2026. Jason Momoa (Aquaman) will play the alien Lobo. Matthias Schoenaerts (The Old Guard) will play the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, and Eve Ridley (3 Body Problem) will play the alien Ruthye Marye Knoll. Per Variety, David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Emily Beecham (Cruella) will also star as Supergirl's parents. On July 16, Gunn posted the official Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow poster featuring Alcock. Yes. On January 23, 2025, Gunn announced that production had begun. 'Thrilled to see cameras roll at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden on Supergirl, with Craig Gillespie at the helm and the phenomenal Milly Alcock as our Kara Zor-El,' he wrote. 'Craig brings an incredible sensibility to this story, and Milly is every inch the unique #Supergirl envisioned by Tom King, Bilquis Evely & Ana Nogueira.' Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is based on the 2022 comic book series by Tom King. Although we don't know how closely the movie will follow, the comic tells a story of a hopeless Kara Zor-El who meets Ruthye, a young alien girl on a quest for revenge. She is on a hunt for the bad guys who destroyed her world, and Kara decides to help her. 'In our series we see the difference between Superman who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl who was raised on a rock, a chip off Krypton, and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life, and then came to Earth when she was a young girl. She's much more hardcore, she's not exactly the Supergirl we're used to seeing,' Gunn revealed to Deadline. According to Collider, 'The film will be a part of the new DC Universe, taking place in Chapter 1, titled 'Gods and Monsters.' Led by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Peter Safran (Aquaman), DC Studios will be resetting their franchises in a new direction that is heavily based on the comics that made the brand a household name in the first.' Superman, which was released in July, is the first film in this new universe. This story will be updated.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Milly Alcock debuts first look at ‘Supergirl' following ‘Superman' success
Following the success of Superman, DC Studios is wasting no time expanding its rebooted cinematic universe. On Wednesday, director James Gunn and lead actress Milly Alcock revealed the first official look at Supergirl in a joint Instagram post, teasing the arrival of a darker, more complex, (and perhaps more inebriated) Kryptonian hero. The poster features the tagline 'Look Out. 2026,' a twist on Superman's classic phrase 'Look up,' that suggests an edgier tone. Alcock's face is not visible, but her costume, which a blend of classic comic book elements and the Woman of Tomorrow storyline, is on full display. The outfit includes the red skirt and boots fans will recognise, along with the House of El crest and a brown trench coat. Alcock, known for her breakout performance as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, made a surprise appearance in the final moments of Superman, which released on July 11. Describing the character, Gunn said: 'She's a mess. A total mess. While Superman was raised in a loving and supportive environment, Supergirl's path has been far more traumatic.' The film, inspired by the acclaimed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic miniseries by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, follows Kara Zor-El and her dog Krypto on a cosmic journey to help a young alien named Ruthye avenge her father's death. Craig Gillespie, best known for I, Tonya and Cruella, will direct. The cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts as villain Krem of the Yellow Hill, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, and Jason Momoa as the antihero Lobo. Supergirl is slated for release on June 26, 2026.
News18
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Superman Ending Explained: What Is Supergirl's Reference And The Bizarre Post-Credits
Last Updated: James Gunn's Superman, starring David Corenswet, debuts today. The film reveals shocking details about Superman's parents and features a surprise appearance by Supergirl. Superman, James Gunn 's ambitious project, featuring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, opened in the theatres today, July 11. The film is the first movie in the DC Universe and the second reboot in the Superman film series. Besides Corenswet, the superhero flick also features Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult in crucial roles. The storyline centres around Superman, who has been actively watching over Metropolis for three years. He is trying to strike the right balance between being a reporter and a hero while fighting crime. For fans who have watched Superman and are struggling to decipher the ending and post-credits, here's a detailed explanation of what happened. In Superman, Nicholas Hoult's character, Lex Luthor, comes up with shocking details about Superman's Kryptonian parents, which he was surprisingly unaware of. Luthor reveals that Superman's parents wanted him to rule Earth without any mercy. He then uses this information to turn the public against Superman while secretly completing his own harmful agenda. The final scene shows Superman heading back to the Fortress of Solitude, where his robot assistants have been restored after being disfigured during an earlier attack. Suddenly, an explosive crash breaks the silence only to reveal that the person who did that was none other than Superman's cousin, Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock. The reference hints at the upcoming Supergirl movie scheduled to premiere next year. The movie is based on Woman of Tomorrow. In the last scene, Supergirl wears her quintessential superhero costume that loosely resembles her first appearance in the comic. For DC-lovers searching for answers about the upcoming movies in the DCU Universe, Supergirl's debut clearly sets the stage for what's coming next. Coming to the final post-credit scene, it takes an unnaturally light-hearted approach. In the sequence, Superman and Mister Terrific — a highly intelligent and skilled superhero, portrayed by Edi Gathegi are witnessing the damage caused by the fights. Instead of creating any significant moment to push the story forward, it highlights Superman and Mister Terrific's personalities, adding a humorous touch. This indicates that DC is now focusing more on the character arcs and tone of the movies rather than being hell-bent on introducing the next villain. First Published: July 11, 2025, 18:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
