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DC Studios / Troll Court Entertainment / The Safran Company

Supergirl

DC Universe · DC Universe Collection

2026 108 min PG-13
Critic7.6
Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi
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Overview

Kara Zor-El reluctantly joins a young survivor on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice after a ruthless enemy strikes close to home.
Story 7.4
Acting 8.2
Direction 8.0
Cinematography 8.5
Music 7.8
Pacing 7.5
Originality 7.9
Emotional Impact 8.1
Overall 7.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.6 /10

Why it is trending now

Supergirl remains a major current DC search title, and DC published an official analysis of its ending this week.

Milly Alcock's Kara

This version of Kara is grieving, self-destructive and far less idealistic than Superman, giving the movie a distinct emotional identity.

Ruthye and revenge

The relationship between Kara and Ruthye turns the interstellar adventure into a moral argument about justice, trauma and revenge.

Lobo and Krypto

Jason Momoa's Lobo and Krypto add two highly searched franchise elements without replacing Kara as the center of the story.

Pros

  • Confirmed 108-minute runtime
  • Milly Alcock gives Kara a distinct and emotionally complicated identity
  • Strong current interest around the ending and comic changes
  • Jason Momoa's Lobo adds major franchise appeal
  • Official poster and backdrop assets were visually checked

Cons

  • The film has underperformed against its reported budget
  • Its darker characterization may divide traditional Supergirl fans
  • The ending makes a controversial moral choice
Verdict A visually confident and morally complicated DC adventure with strong current search value around its ending, Lobo and departures from Woman of Tomorrow.

AI Review

Supergirl is a 2026 DC Studios science-fiction adventure directed by Craig Gillespie. The 108-minute film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills and Jason Momoa as Lobo. Kara and Ruthye travel across the galaxy on a mission involving revenge, justice and the rescue of Krypto.

A visually confident and morally complicated DC adventure with strong current search value around its ending, Lobo and departures from Woman of Tomorrow.

Recommended for DC Universe viewers, Supergirl fans and audiences interested in cosmic superhero stories with a darker emotional edge.

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Comic Inspiration

The film draws heavily from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

DC Studios Development

Supergirl was developed as part of DC Universe Chapter One under James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Screenplay

Ana Nogueira wrote the screenplay.

Director

Craig Gillespie joined as director.

Lead Casting

Milly Alcock was cast as Kara Zor-El after appearing in Superman.

Supporting Cast

Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Momoa, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham joined the ensemble.

Post-production

Rob Hardy handled cinematography, Tatiana S. Riegel and Fred Raskin edited the film, and Claudia Sarne composed the score.

International Release

The movie began its international theatrical rollout on June 24, 2026.

North American Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released Supergirl in theaters and IMAX on June 26, 2026.

Production

Comic Inspiration

The film draws heavily from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

DC Studios Development

Supergirl was developed as part of DC Universe Chapter One under James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Screenplay

Ana Nogueira wrote the screenplay.

Director

Craig Gillespie joined as director.

Lead Casting

Milly Alcock was cast as Kara Zor-El after appearing in Superman.

Supporting Cast

Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Momoa, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham joined the ensemble.

Post-production

Rob Hardy handled cinematography, Tatiana S. Riegel and Fred Raskin edited the film, and Claudia Sarne composed the score.

International Release

The movie began its international theatrical rollout on June 24, 2026.

North American Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released Supergirl in theaters and IMAX on June 26, 2026.

Cast

Milly Alcock Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
Eve Ridley Ruthye Marye Knoll
Matthias Schoenaerts Krem of the Yellow Hills
Jason Momoa Lobo
David Corenswet Clark Kent / Superman
David Krumholtz Zor-El
Emily Beecham Alura In-Ze

Characters

Kara Zor-El / Supergirl Milly Alcock
Ruthye Marye Knoll Eve Ridley
Krem of the Yellow Hills Matthias Schoenaerts
Lobo Jason Momoa
Clark Kent / Superman David Corenswet
Zor-El David Krumholtz
Alura In-Ze Emily Beecham

Crew

Craig Gillespie Director
Ana Nogueira Screenwriter
James Gunn Producer
Peter Safran Producer
Rob Hardy Cinematographer
Tatiana S. Riegel Editor
Fred Raskin Editor
Claudia Sarne Composer
Neil Lamont Production Designer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Supergirl Original Motion Picture Soundtrack — Claudia Sarne

Trivia

  • Supergirl has a confirmed runtime of 108 minutes.
  • Milly Alcock plays Kara Zor-El and Supergirl.
  • Jason Momoa appears as intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo.
  • The film is inspired by the comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
  • Craig Gillespie directed the movie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.
  • James Gunn and Peter Safran produced the film for DC Studios.
  • The film opened with approximately $37.1 million domestically.
  • Current reported totals place the movie at approximately $116.9 million worldwide.
  • DC published an official editorial examining the film's controversial ending on July 14, 2026.
  • The theatrical version runs approximately 107 minutes and 56 seconds before rounding to 108 minutes.

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Supergirl is a 2026 DC Studios science-fiction adventure directed by Craig Gillespie. The 108-minute film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills and Jason Momoa as Lobo. Kara and Ruthye travel across the galaxy on a mission involving revenge, justice and the rescue of Krypto. Similar picks: Same Franchise, Highly Rated Action