The Lead: The DC Universe continues its slow expansion. Since 2022, when James Gunn and Peter Safran were named Co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios, we’ve seen plenty of films, but few have actually made the cut for the “Gunn-verse.” In fact, only Superman (2025) officially belongs to this new DCU.
Building on that foundation, our next installment offers a new perspective on Superman’s cousin. Judging by the trailer, the film radiates heavy Guardians of the Galaxy vibes. We already got a taste of this Supergirl at the end of Superman, making it clear these films are tightly connected. Beyond Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El and her dog, Krypto, the movie introduces a fan-favorite long-craved for the big screen: Lobo. Jason Momoa takes on the difficult task of portraying the intergalactic bounty hunter and his iconic space bike, serving as the DCU’s latest heavy-hitting addition.
The Vital Stats
- Production Studio: DC Studios (Directed by Craig Gillespie, Produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran).
- Writer: Ana Nogueira (Adapting the comic by Tom King and Bilquis Evely).
- Release Date: June 26, 2026 (Theaters Everywhere).
- The Cast: Starring Milly Alcock as Supergirl and Jason Momoa as Lobo, with Eve Ridley (Ruthye) and Matthias Schoenaerts (Krem of the Yellow Hills).
- Source Material: Based on the hit Woman of Tomorrow comic run by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
The Real Talk
Now for the difficult part: how the trailer actually made me feel. To set the parameters, I’m not a fan of James Gunn. I haven’t seen a single movie of his that I truly liked—maybe the first Guardians, but even that was nothing special. When he was announced as the architect of the new DCU, I wasn’t happy.
Then Superman arrived. I kept my expectations low because of Gunn, despite liking the cast and believing David Corenswet was the ideal successor to Henry Cavill. I’m glad I didn’t raise the bar; I found the movie boring and mediocre. I’m fundamentally disappointed with Gunn’s vision for this universe.
That brings us to Supergirl. While I like Milly Alcock and think she can handle the role, I won’t compare her to Melissa Benoist—my favorite Supergirl—since this is a completely different beast. What kills the hype for me is Gunn’s aesthetic. Why add Krypto? It feels like the wrong move. Why the 80s music? Why do we need another “retro hit” in a space-western? It’s the same tired formula used in Guardians and Thor: Ragnarok. Seeing Supergirl as a spoiled teenager who gets drunk and wakes up in a trailer just feels stupid.
Some argue this is “comic accurate,” but being in a comic doesn’t always mean it works on the big screen. Personally, I never found Woman of Tomorrow to be one of Kara’s more interesting adventures; there are far more exciting stories Gunn could have chosen. Even Momoa’s Lobo doesn’t look great from the glimpses we’ve seen. I’ll likely wait for the streaming release. This feels less like a Superman spin-off and more like a Guardians leftovers, complete with the inevitable “Gunn humor.” I hope the production proves me wrong, but right now, it’s just more of the same: industrial settings, spaceships, and cute CGI characters. I would have preferred a traditional portrayal with a fresh twist.
