By Movieguide® Staff
DC Studios’ SUPERGIRL will send Kara Zor-El across the stars on a personal mission involving justice, vengeance and her beloved dog Krypto.
“Milly brings a bit of punk rock to Supergirl,” producer Peter Safran said in a press release, describing star Milly Alcock’s take on the iconic DC hero.
Alcock stars in the dual role of Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures release, directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. The movie will arrive in theaters and IMAX across North America on June 26, 2026, with its international rollout beginning June 24, 2026.
SUPERGIRL introduces Kara as an interplanetary nomad and cousin of Kal-El, better known as Superman. The press notes describe her as headstrong, worldly-wise and often reckless, with a brand of heroism that is truthful, relatable and very much her own.
This Kara is not trying to copy her famous cousin. Director Craig Gillespie said Kara has “a very different point of view on what the world is and how to deal with it,” because she endured great hardship while Clark was raised in a loving home on Earth.
That difference drives the new adventure. When a ruthless adversary strikes close to home, Kara reluctantly joins forces with Ruthye, a young girl seeking vengeance after losing her family.
Together, Kara and Ruthye head into an interstellar journey that forces them to wrestle with the pull of revenge and the pursuit of justice. The stakes turn even more personal because Kara’s best friend, Krypto, is in danger.
Gillespie called Krypto “literally the pulse” of SUPERGIRL. The press notes explain that Krypto is Kara’s physical touchstone to her previous life on Krypton, and Kara will go to any lengths to save him.
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Safran also said Krypto helps connect SUPERGIRL to the larger DC Universe. According to the notes, Krypto has a major role in SUPERMAN and becomes “in many ways, the inciting incident” of SUPERGIRL.
The movie is inspired by the comic book SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely. Safran said the story appealed to DC Studios because it combines aliens, space battles and high-stakes adventure with themes of hope, sacrifice and justice.
James Gunn, who produces the movie with Safran, described SUPERGIRL as a space fantasy with a different feel from SUPERMAN. Gunn said Kara is “a mess” and carries trauma from growing up amid the destruction of Krypton.
Screenwriter Ana Nogueira said this version of Kara made sense because the character’s toughness comes from her story, not from a desire to make her tough for its own sake. Kara lost her family, her planet and everything she knew before arriving on Earth, where people expected her to resemble Superman.
Alcock said Kara struggles with the life and responsibility she has been given. She added that Kara and Ruthye are not trying to save the world as much as they are “just trying to save each other.”
Eve Ridley plays Ruthye, Kara’s unlikely travel companion. Ridley said Ruthye focuses on revenge after her family is killed by Krem of the Yellow Hills, but her bond with Kara grows stronger as their adventure unfolds.
Matthias Schoenaerts plays Krem, a remorseless scavenger who becomes a dangerous enemy for Kara and Ruthye. Jason Momoa also joins the cast as Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter who, according to Gunn, crosses paths with the pair and does not make things easy.
The press notes promise a colorful galaxy filled with practical sets, animatronics, alien languages and wild locations. Behind the camera, Gillespie worked with director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Neil Lamont, costume designers Anna B. Sheppard and Michael Mooney, composer Claudia Sarne and a large creative team to build Kara’s world.
Alcock trained for months to handle the physical demands of the role, while Ridley learned sword fighting, staff fighting, boxing and wire work. The production also leaned into practical designs, including alien creatures, detailed spacesuits and large-scale action builds.
The cast also includes David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham and David Corenswet. DC Studios heads Safran and Gunn produce SUPERGIRL, with Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther serving as executive producers.
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