Supergirl (2026) Launches New Chapter in the DC Universe

The film Supergirl (2026), directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor‑El, opens the second entry of James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe after the 2025 Superman. Based on Tom King’s *Woman of Tomorrow* comic run, the story follows a 23‑year‑old Kara on a galaxy‑spanning quest that begins with a birthday celebration on a red‑sun planet. She meets a teenage survivor named Ruthye (Eve Ridley) and is forced to rescue her poisoned dog Krypto by tracking the villain Krem (Matthias Schoenaerts). The climax pits Kara against Krem on a green‑sun world, where she ultimately kills him and saves Krypto, while Lobo (Jason Momoa) provides chaotic support. Critics praised Alcock’s performance, the visual scope, and the emotional focus on grief and identity, but many noted a repetitive script, under‑developed supporting characters, and a pacing that felt episodic. The film’s ending sets up the forthcoming DCU sequel *Man of Tomorrow* and marks a shift from the prior DCEU continuity, highlighted further by the revelation that an earlier Sasha Calle‑led Supergirl project was entirely scrapped. The movie opened worldwide in late June 2026, with releases in the United States, India, Italy, France, Brazil and other markets.