Supergirl (2026) Opens Globally with Mixed Reviews and Modest Box Office

The new DC Universe film Supergirl premiered on 26 June 2026 worldwide, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor‑El and directed by Craig Gillespie. Based on the comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the movie also features Jason Momoa as Lobo, Eve Ridley as the vengeful Ruthye, and Matthias Schoenaerts as the villain Krem. Production took place in England (Warner Bros. Leavesden), London, the Scottish Highlands and Iceland, and the Czech IMAX opened with a gala that included local celebrities.

Critical response has been mixed: reviewers praised Alcock’s performance and the film’s gritty, Mad‑Max‑style visual tone, but many criticised the plot’s pacing, the under‑developed villain and uneven humor. Box‑office forecasts have slipped, with U.S. opening estimates now around $45‑55 million and worldwide projections of $80‑90 million against a $175 million budget, lower than the previous Superman release. Despite the financial uncertainty, DCU executive producer Lars P. Winther confirmed that Supergirl will return in the upcoming franchise entry Man of Tomorrow, ensuring the character’s continued relevance.