DC's new "Supergirl" may or may not turn out to be a classic of the comic-book genre. It may or may not be a smash hit in theaters. But whatever else happens when Kara Zor-El flies into the unpredictable headwinds of the worldwide box office, one thing the new movie has got 100% right is its promo poster.

Let's take a look at its components. The bright, primary-colored House of El logo in the background is so bold and unmistakable that there's no need to spell out that this is a Super movie. At the same time, having that famous shield spray-painted on a wall is elegant shorthand for "Looking for overgrown boy scout Clark Kent? Then move along".

Meanwhile, lead actor Milly Alcock's "don't care" pose — not to mention the overcoat, sunglasses, and retro headphones — screams attitude. And by the time you get to that "Truth. Justice. Whatever" tagline… well, you know pretty much everything you need to know about our latest trip to James Gunn's new-look DC Universe. The only thing it's missing is super-pooch Krypto.

This "Supergirl" promo stands out in multiplex foyers as every good poster should, yet feels like a rarity in modern Hollywood. Time and time again, one-sheet designs revert to a tried, tested, and tedious formula of Photoshopped (other design software is available) montage of famous faces from a movie. Many of them are presented in the same muddy monochrome — it's almost as if they've stepped out of a Zack Snyder movie — and you need a microscope to make out many of the details. Catching a theater-goer's eye seems a long way down anyone's list of priorities.

It hasn't always been this way, because the science fiction genre has been responsible for many of the best film posters ever made. In the 1950s, B-movies and even the occasional studio tentpole used their promos as unashamed generators of hype, commissioning artists to paint giant arachnids, giant monsters, and — in one notable 50-foot example — giant women. Embiggening the baddies was clearly one of the first things these artists were taught at poster school.

They also refused to be constrained by minor inconveniences like plot details. Posters for both "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951) and "Forbidden Planet" (1956) are built around angry robots carrying scantily clad women, even though neither film features any such scenes.

A decade or so later, space-set sci-fi movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968) and "Silent Running" (1972) were opting for a rather more subdued approach. Indeed, their hardware-heavy one-sheets looked more like the covers of hard SF novels than movie posters. "2001"'s more famous conceptual "The Ultimate Trip" star child promos weren't created until Stanley Kubrick's epic was given a 1970 re-release, as movie execs tried to capitalize on its growing, though unintended, reputation as a psychedelic counter-culture classic.

But it's arguably two insanely influential movies released within two years in the late-'70s that laid down the blueprint for what a sci-fi movie poster could and should do — "Star Wars" and "Alien".

At first glance, the early posters for "A New Hope" look like the character montages that have gone on to become the Hollywood norm. Look closer, however, and there's genuine artistry to their composition.

Although Tom Jung's famous "Style A" poster is a galaxy far, far away from screen accurate — what's going on with Luke's lightsaber and six-pack? — it effortlessly captures the all-action essence of the movie. Tom Chantrell's (arguably) even-more-iconic "Style C" design unites all the key players in a wonderfully kinetic collage of laser fire, lightsabers, and X-wings.

It's a sub-genre of poster art that the late Drew Struzan (who passed away in 2025) would subsequently go on to master. His legendary, hand-painted designs for the likes of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", the "Star Wars" Special Editions, the "Star Wars" prequels, "Blade Runner" and (yes, really) "The Muppet Movie" have laid down a marker for every draughtsperson who's followed. "I want the poster to look like an adventure," Struzan told SlashFilm in 2021.

In 1979, "Alien"'s famous "In space no one can hear you scream" design helped to popularize the conceptual one-sheet, as a single extraterrestrial egg hinted at the horrors Ridley Scott had in store.

Many of the most memorable posters of the '80s, '90s, and '00s opted for a single abstract image, whether it was ET and Elliott silhouetted against the Moon, an alien spacecraft hovering over New York for "Independence Day", or the minimalist, Happy Meal-friendly logos of "Ghostbusters" and "Jurassic Park".

Struzan's famous poster for John Carpenter's "The Thing" (the one with a faceless guy in a parka) was born out of necessity, the artist having been given little information beyond the fact that it was a loose remake of 1951's "The Thing from Another World". "[I had to] find a way of making nothing into something," Struzan later said of a design he reportedly created over a single night. It's fair to say he succeeded.

One thing all these designs have in common is that — as well as being great adverts for their respective movies — they're bona fide works of art. It's a tradition modern creators like the brilliant Matt Ferguson (and notable exceptions like "Alien Romulus" and "Arrival") are doing their best to keep alive — even though the lobby of a contemporary multiplex is less likely to be confused for an art gallery than it might once have been.

Even with the caveat that we tend to remember the great stuff and forget the duds, modern movie posters are rarely as good as they used to be. With montages often based around the contractual importance of respective stars, too many look like they've been created by committee rather than a single visionary artist — the design most executives, agents, and lawyers disliked least, rather than the one a few loved.

Can there be any other explanation for "Transformers" one-sheets that look like they've been passed through a filter of sludge, or an "Avengers: Age of Ultron" design so crowded that it looks like Marvel's answer to "Where's Waldo?".

Maybe Hollywood doesn't care anymore. Maybe their market research tells them that identikit montages get the best results at the box office, or that traditional one-sheets are small fry next to social media and trailers when it comes to getting bums on theater seats.

But if the measure of a good movie poster is something that you'd want to put in a frame and hang on your wall, the current generation is (mostly) lacking.

So, whether or not "Supergirl" flies, let's celebrate the film's stylish, memorable poster art as a wonderful break from the status quo.

Lobo, that crazy intergalactic mercenary affectionately known as "The Main Man" is rumbling into James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU and onto the big screen this June with his first live-action feature film in director Craig Gillespie's "Supergirl" film, courtesy of the wildly charismatic Jason Momoa.

We’re already predicting that Lobo will be the breakout character of "Supergirl," perhaps even eclipsing Milly Alcock’s starring role as Superman's depressed party-girl cousin, Kara Zor-El. But who exactly is this brutal alien bounty hunter on a motorbike and where did he originate from to become such a bonafide fan-fave in comic books and animated superhero shows?

Hang on as we fill you in on all the lurid Lobo details to get you up to speed before DC Studios' "Supergirl" soars into theaters on June 26, 2026. Hit the throttle and let's fearlessly charge into the fray!

Who is Lobo?

With his gregarious nature and hard-drinking demeanor, Lobo is an intimidating extraterrestrial mercenary and bounty hunter, but his origin story is brutal, even by those standards.

Hailing from the planet Czarnia, he is the last survivor of his homeworld... because he destroyed it and killed his own people with a swarm of mutant scorpion-like creatures. Why? For fun.

Our ferocious space biker, also called "The Main Man", is a gun-for-hire whose minimalist name actually translates into "he who devours your entrails and thoroughly enjoys it" in the Khundian Empire's language.

This sadistic, space dolphin-loving lunatic rides around the cosmos on his faster-than-light "space hog" motorcycle seeking out contracts tracking down criminals, escaped prisoners, warlords, superheroes, and aliens alike.

When did the Lobo character first appear?

Conceived by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, Lobo first appeared in the 1983 issue of DC Comics' "The Omega Men #3," a spinoff title of "Green Lantern" and "The New Teen Titans."

Over the years and via frequent cameos in DC Comics' "L.E.G.I.O.N." and "R.E.B.E.L.S.," Lobo's potent legend was born.

Lobo truly emerged as a high profile character in his 1990-91 miniseries starting with "Lobo #1," co-written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant with art by Simon Bisley. This limited series gave Lobo a comprehensive, over-the-top leather makeover and the revised immortal origin story we know today.

What are Lobo's weapons, abilities, and superpowers?

Displaying a bulky beefcake frame and menacing attitude, Lobo is imbued with remarkable strength and durability, highlighted by super-scent and self-healing abilities similar to those of Wolverine. He can even survive in the vacuum of space.

He has few adversaries he can't open a serious can of Whoop-Ass on and might even stand up to Superman or Supergirl in a clash due to his ability to regenerate from a lone blood drop. While our money would be on The Last Son of Krypton in a main card matchup, Lobo fights dirty with a level of primal savagery that just might put the Big Blue Boy Scout and his cousin down for a few rounds.

But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will. He’s extremely intelligent, speaks 17,897 languages throughout the universe, can whip up potent entities and chemical potions to murder a whole race, and is an avid aficionado of fine cigars and cheap beer.

In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook. These are mostly just for show and style points though, as Lobo is capable of taking down almost any foe with his bare hands.

Who is playing Lobo in "Supergirl?"

Jason Momoa will step into Lobo’s large leathers for this summer's "Supergirl" feature film and from his brief appearances in "Supergirl" trailers, he seems like perfect casting!

Momoa has been on a Hollywood superhero hot streak lately after playing Aquaman in two standalone Warner Bros superhero films, as well as "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League."

Since his iconic turn as the legendary Cimmerian in "Conan the Barbarian" and warlord Khal Drogo for "Game of Thrones," the Hawaiian-born actor has been seen in "Dune: Part One," "Fast X," "A Minecraft Movie," and Apple TV’s historical epic, "Chief of War." You never forget your first though, and our first exposure to Momoa was his time as badass alien warrior Ronan Dex in Stargate: Atlantis.

After "Supergirl," he’ll appear in 2026’s "Street Fighter" and will reprise his role as Duncan Idaho in "Dune: Part 3."

What are Lobo’s non-comics spotlights?

Lobo leaped out of the comic book pages and onto the small screen beginning in 1996 in the debut season of "Superman: The Animated Series" where he was voiced by actor Brad Garrett.

The two-part story titled "The Main Man" reveals Lobo's boisterous arrival on planet Earth as a brutal interstellar bounty hunter working for an alien named The Preserver to hunt down the Man of Steel.

Since then, Lobo was featured in many other animated TV projects including "Justice League," "Young Justice," "Justice League Action" and the animated features "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" and "Superman: Man of Tomorrow."

His first actual live-action appearance came in the second season of SyFy’s 2019 "Krypton" TV series executive produced by David S. Goyer, where he was played by Emmett J. Scanlan ("Guardians of the Galaxy"). In the video game realm, Lobo has been offered up as a playable character in such titles as "Injustice: Gods Among Us" and "LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham."

Remember those Lobo solo movie plans?

Being such a colorful character in the DC Comics stables, Lobo was first mentioned as a potential film project beginning back in 2009 with director Guy Ritchie involved. That project never came to fruition and after other rumors drifted around Tinsel Town, Michael Bay came into the picture in 2018 with a notion of helming his own Lobo movie that never transpired.

Now that Momoa will deliver up Lobo to eager theater patrons, will the alien antihero finally get his own time to shine in some future R-rated solo flick? Time will tell.

Is Lobo a villain or a hero?

Well, the last survivor of Czarnia most definitely began his life's path as a villain after killing his entire species when he was just a teenager trying to get a better grade on his little high school science project. He did award himself an "A' for creating the skin-burrowing insects that wiped everyone out!

Since then in his many incarnations in comic books and animated iterations, Lobo is most definitely categorized as an antihero who straddles the line between good and evil, but could hide a heart of gold beneath that tough leather-bound exterior.

Often mislabelled as Superman's nemesis, Lobo is more correctly a member of the Man of Steel's Rogues Gallery, but often crosses the line as his violent interactions see fit.

Just don't stand in his way!

"Supergirl" will released in theaters and IMAX on June 26, 2026.

To be honest, we were all getting a bit worried about "Supergirl's" prospects in this fickle theatrical environment where YouTubers' no-budget feature films were beating out a "Star Wars" movie at the box office. It had been pretty much complete radio silence from its marketing campaign for the past two months ever since a lackluster preview landed in April, but that all changed this week!

DC Studios just released one helluva new "Supergirl" trailer that has us reenergized and extremely upbeat about its cinematic fortunes when it does finally arrive in multiplexes starting on June 26, 2026.

It’s a kickass battle royale from start to finish with all fight and no filler as Milly Alcock's soaring, fully-suited Kara Zor-El and Krypto the Superdog take on a cadre of intergalactic enemies.

The plot for director Craig Gillespie's "Supergirl" has been snagged straight from DC Comics' "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," a 2021-2022 comic book miniseries written by Tom King and paired with illustrations from Brazilian artist Billquis Evely.

DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran serve as producers on the DCU’s $175 million big screen superhero slugfest that just might exceed expectations.

It all revolves around a revenge mission when Supergirl teams up with gal pal Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley) to hunt down the pirate assassin Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts) and crosses paths with rowdy alien bounty hunter Lobo (Jason Momoa) in his first live-action DCU appearance. Interestingly, that cigar-smoking biker ruffian was not a character in the DC Comics title of a few years back.

We’re getting a bit fed up with the Blondie "Call Me" anthem that seems to cling to every 'Supergirl" preview, but here in this invigorating trailer we're given so much more than in any previous publicity offering.

This time we visit exotic alien cityscapes, witness brutal action galore, feel the blast of crimson heat rays, are shown the bond between Kara and Ruthye, share in seeing Supergirl’s first true costume, score a surprise cameo from David Corenswet’s Man of Steel, and even get to check out a cool flashback to when little Kara first came to planet Earth with Krypto.

"I know it’s pretty colorful, but that's just so everyone knows we're good," Superman declares when displaying Kara’s flashy new blue, red and yellow supersuit.

With a screenplay by Ana Nogueira and co-starring David Krumholtz as Zor-El and Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze, "Supergirl" zooms into theaters and IMAX on June 26. You can catch "Superman" on HBO Max.

Hot on the heels of Monday's teaser with David Corenswet's Man of Steel leaving a video message for his cousin, DC Studios has just released a new full trailer for its next James Gunn-overseen summer superhero flick, "Supergirl."

Adapted by screenwriter Ana Nogueira from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's 2022 DC comic book series "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," the plot follows Supergirl (Milly Alcock) and the young alien gal-pal Ruth Marie Knoll (Eve Ridley) as they zoom across the galaxy to track down Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts) after he murders Knoll's father.

Supergirl's angsty, party animal attitude set to Blondie's "Call Me" in the December teaser had a "Guardians of the Galaxy" vibe that made it hard to take seriously, but this latest preview reins that in, instead giving the Woman of Tomorrow a badass streak as she goes all intergalactic John Wick to save her beloved dog Krypto.

It's a far more urgent and serious affair in this moving 3-minute trailer as Krem has poisoned Kara’s poor super-pooch, Krypto, and she enlists the help of the boisterous bounty hunter Lobo to retrieve an emergency antidote to save the dynamic dog that she’s raised since he was a puppy.

We still see Supergirl as a depressed outcast, complete with tousled blonde hair, an introverted attitude, and oversized sunglasses, but here it's set to a more melancholy tone by emphasizing her relationship with Krypto. Watch for Kara's intense ocular heat ray blasts and some fancy flying while she and Lobo battle Krem and his minions off-Earth.

We’re really still on the fence regarding Alcock's ("House of the Dragon") ultimate casting, but make no mistake about Lobo's charismatic chaos and the homicidal stare projected by Schoenaerts’ psychopathic baddie. "Supergirl" co-stars David Krumholtz as Zor-El, Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze, and Jason Momoa as the rowdy interstellar mercenary, Lobo.

Directed by Craig Gillespie ("I, Tonya," "Cruella"), "Supergirl" blasts into theaters on June 26, 2026. In the meantime, you can catch up on the other DC movies, including Superman, on HBO Max.

Christmas has come early for DC fans, as Warner Bros. and DC Studios have delivered an early gift with a new teaser for "Supergirl," 2026's hardcore off-Earth superhero spectacle.

Milly Alcock's ("House of the Dragon") hungover Kara Zor-El character made her debut at the end of this past summer's "Superman" film, staggering into her famous cousin's Fortress of Solitude to collect her precocious super-pup, Krypto.

It's a funny scene that brings levity and attitude to the flagship franchise as James Gunn and DC Studios co-chairman Peter Safran boldly rebuild Warner Bros. stable of classic caped crusaders in a challenging and turbulent Hollywood environment. But now the Woman of Tomorrow has her own trailer for fans to enjoy, which you can see above.

To unveil this brash teaser trailer, DC Studios' Gunn and Safran organized a special invitation-only influencer event in New York City on Sunday, Dec. 8, that also included Alcock and "Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie ("I, Tonya," "Cruella"), where this amusing sneak peek was screened before being officially revealed online for all to enjoy.

Blondie's 1980 pop-punk hit "Call Me" is used to great effect as this rowdy preview rolls out following her memorable entrance in the post-credit scene of "Superman" to show Kara in a depressed mood, extinguishing a flaming cocktail while obviously inebriated.

"Twenty-three will be the best year yet," she sadly states to a nearby Krypto. "Let’s be honest, babe. It's not a very high bar to clear."

We then slingshot into a series of otherworld adventures, battling a band of wasteland mercenaries, watching her homeworld of Krypton in the throes of destruction, careening through a trashy galactic settlement with her young companion, meeting the film's primary villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills, and even scoring a quick flash of Jason Momoa’s beefy, cigar-smoking biker renegade, Lobo.

"This is really an anti-hero story," Gunn told the attending group at Sunday's exclusive presentation. "She's got a lot of baggage and a lot of demons coming into this, which is very different from where Superman is in his life.

"So many times, female superheroes are so perfect. She's not that at all. She's very imperfect, like male superheroes have been allowed to be for a while. This movie is not just a female clone of Superman. It's its own thing entirely with a character who is equally worthy of this treatment."

In addition to Alcock and Momoa, the cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts as the pirate assassin Krem of the Yellow Hills, Eve Ridley portraying Supergirl's gal-pal Ruthye Marye Knoll, David Krumholtz as Supergirl's father Zor-El, and Emily Beecham playing Supergirl's mother Alura.

DC Studios’ "Supergirl" soars into theaters on June 26, 2026. You catch her previous cameo in "Superman" on HBO Max.

Annoyingly, HBO Max isn't available in every country worldwide. Thankfully, if you happen to be out of the country and still want to watch Superman, then you can still access your Max subscription with a VPN.

James Gunn's "Superman" promotes kindness as the new punk rock. It's a hopeful message, encouraging people to treat each other better rather than fall into the cynical trappings of modern society. It isn't a new concept by any means, since another TV show about the Man of Steel's famous cousin laid the foundation for this bright, buoyant world where superheroes wear their emotions on their sleeves (and capes).

Premiering on Oct. 26, 2015, the "Supergirl" TV series marked the third entry into the burgeoning Arrowverse – an interconnected television universe featuring different DC series. Funnily enough, it was meant to be separate at first, but once the show moved from CBS to The CW in its second season, it integrated into the wider storyline. It was a strange time for the DC brand, though, mostly due to its cinematic endeavours attempting to build a darker alternative to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), while the Arrowverse proved to be a smorgasbord of tone. "Arrow" brooded and "The Flash" brought levity, but "Supergirl" became the heart of it all.

Inspired by the comic book stories that came before it, "Supergirl" follows the adult Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist), also known as Kara Zor-El, who becomes Supergirl. Years prior, Kara was sent from Krypton to Earth to protect her younger cousin, Kal-El. However, her ship was thrown off course and she spent 24 years trapped in the Phantom Zone. Eventually, Kara arrived on Earth, where she discovered that Kal-El was already established as Superman and no longer needed her protection. Her cousin placed her under the care of foster parents, Eliza (Helen Slater) and Jeremiah Danvers (Dean Cain), and their daughter, Alex (Chyler Leigh), so that Kara experienced an ordinary upbringing, despite her extraordinary origin.

Kara's journey isn't only about her deciding to use her superpowers to help the world as Supergirl, but it's also about reconciling her Kryptonian heritage with the life she builds on Earth. She experiences a crisis of identity in this regard: Is she Kara Danvers, Kara Zor-El, or Supergirl? It's no different from what her cousin experiences in "Superman." When they come to appreciate that they're the masters of their own destinies and not defined by their identities, labels, or powers, that's when they unlock the full potential of their greatest quality: humanity.

To paraphrase the Man of Steel's monologue in "Superman," they're as human as anyone. They love. They get scared. They wake up every morning, and despite not knowing what to do, they put one foot in front of the other, and try to make the best choices that they can. They screw up all the time, but that is being human, and that's their greatest strength.

Benoist understood this about the character from the get-go. "I love her humanity," Benoist told KryptonSite months before "Supergirl" debuted. "She is an alien, [but] I love that she really has a lot of discovering to do, and growth, and makes mistakes. I think she's so relatable, and I just want to stay true to that."

This enables Kara to walk between both worlds and maintain compassion and respect for every living being on Earth and elsewhere. A storyline in the fourth season sees Lex Luthor (Jon Cryer) pulling puppet strings in the formation of the Children of Liberty, an anti-alien group. (Oddly similar to Nicholas Hoult's Luthor's plans in "Superman" too, isn't it?) Kara opposes this hate group, fighting the calculated acts of disinformation, intolerance, and bigotry.

It's in these moments that Kara does something even more powerful than any superhuman feat: She inspires those around her to be everyday selfless heroes and stand up for what's right. Throughout "Supergirl," Kara demonstrates how she can't solve the universe's problems alone. All the power in the world means nothing, because it's people who matter. Resultantly, Kara motivates and rallies other superpowered and non-superpowered individuals to share in the hope of a better tomorrow. No matter the odds, the circumstances, or the apathy of others, Kara proves that only through kindness can people be the positive change they want to see in the world. A certain James Gunn must have heeded this message, while doodling the Mighty Crabjoys logo in his notebook.

Rotten Tomatoes ranked "Supergirl" as the ninth-best superhero TV show of all time, ahead of critically acclaimed series like "Daredevil," "Smallville," and "Legion." While a controversial decision for sure, one cannot argue that "Supergirl" differentiates itself through its unapologetic positivity and feelgood factor. It's also remarkable how the series never set out with the intention to merge with or create a wide-spanning universe with cameos, crossovers, and canon fodder, but it happened organically. Even so, it never came at the cost of everything else, as Kara remained the beating heart of the show and Arrowverse. Much how it should be, especially when many comic book shows and films are guilty of putting franchise-building over good storytelling.

Of course, there would be no Supergirl without Superman, and the show eventually introduced its own Man of Steel, played by Tyler Hoechlin (who went on to have his own spinoff, "Superman & Lois"). Despite David Corenswet sharing an uncanny resemblance to Henry Cavill, he's certainly more akin to Hoechlin's Supes – goofy, charming, good, and hopeful – lending more credence to the belief that Gunn looked to the Arrowverse for inspiration rather than Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe.

Gunn's DC Universe (DCU) is now in full force, taking further shape and expanding its breadth with each new chapter. Unquestionably, "Superman" showcased the same elements of charm, heart, and humor found in "Supergirl," yet it remains to be seen how Kara Zor-El herself is set to be portrayed in the DCU. Milly Alcock's brief cameo in "Superman" marks a stark difference to Benoist's version of the character, but this could change with the release of 2026's "Supergirl" movie – or maybe it won't.

Regardless, the "Supergirl" TV show left its imprint tattooed on the fabric of the DCU, and even other modern comic book adaptations. In a time in which human kindness has become seen as some kind of weakness or point of ridicule, this series encourages everyone to do the opposite. By becoming the light in a darkened world, everyone becomes a firefly that helps to illuminate the way back home to each other. Now, that's punk rock.

"Supergirl" is available to watch on Amazon, Apple TV, and other streaming services in the US and UK.

For decades, that Big Blue Boy Scout from Krypton, known as Superman, has been basking in all the limelight, and it's high time some other members of the noble House of El were given their due respect. Of course, we’re talking about Supergirl, aka Kara Zor-El, the Man of Steel's flaxen-haired cousin who'll soon be showcased in her first Hollywood feature film in 40 years.

DC Studios' "Supergirl" is set to soar into theaters this summer, and we've compiled all the bits and pieces of intelligence we could find to bring avid fans an up-to-date guide. Originally titled "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," James Gunn confirmed to Rolling Stone that the subtitle had been axed, saying, "I’m sick of the superhero title, colon, other-name thing."

She might live in Superman's all-encompassing shadow, but some of that legacy territory might make a seismic shift when Kara takes flight in this rougher, edgier cinematic showcase.

Now let's lift off with everything we know about "Supergirl."

When will "Supergirl" be released?

"Supergirl" is officially slated to be released in theaters and IMAX on June 26, 2026.

That could certainly change, as studios often shuffle and shift drop dates in accordance with post-production work, reshoot delays, and sudden appearances of competing movies also choosing that specific date.

If you want to catch a sneak peek of Supergirl early, though, you're in luck, because she turns up in the post-credits sequence for director James Gunn’s "Superman" that dropped in theaters back in July 2025.

How to watch Supergirl

"Supergirl" will be launching exclusively in theaters when it drops on June 26, 2025.

While we don't have any confirmation at this time, HBO Max is the home of DC when it comes to streaming services, so we'd expect "Supergirl" to turn up on the streamer a few months after its debut in theaters.

What is the plot of "Supergirl?"

Layered with darker themes than previous presentations of the character, DC Studios' James Gunn has described the film as "above and beyond anything I hoped it would be. We’re excited to be moving forward on this unique take on Supergirl in this beautiful, star-spanning tale."

The hardcore storyline has been pulled from DC Comics' 8-issue limited series, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," by veteran comics writer Tom King with Brazilian artist Billquis Evely and published from 2021-2022.

Our justice-fueled plot finds Kara Zor-El traversing the galaxy with Krypto the Superdog while celebrating her 21st birthday, when she encounters a noble young alien named Ruthye Marye Knoll, whose father was killed by the violent warrior, Krem of the Yellow Hills. Together, the pair embarks on a "murderous quest for revenge," across the cosmos, which steers Kara into an unexpected path of self-discovery as to her own origins.

When was the Supergirl character initially created?

Supergirl first soared in the bright four-color pages of "Action Comics #252" for a story titled "The Supergirl From Krypton" with a cover date of May 1959. She was conceived by writer Otto Binder and designed by illustrator Al Plastino. Since then, she's had many adventures in her own comic series, as well as appearing in wider DC and Justice League stories.

Supergirl was actually killed off in the comics during the infamous 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths event, before being brought back in the early 2000s.

Who's in the cast of "Supergirl?"

"Supergirl" stars "House of the Dragon's" Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. Fans of the "Game of Thrones" prequel spinoff will recall her powerful performance that brought to life the younger version of Rhaenyra Targaryen in that dark fantasy HBO series.

Joining Alcock will be Matthias Schoenaerts as the pirate assassin Krem of the Yellow Hills, Eve Ridley playing Supergirl's sidekick Ruthye Marye Knoll, David Krumholtz as Supergirl's father Zor-El, and Emily Beecham portraying Supergirl's mother Alura In-Ze.

"Aquaman" and "Chief of War" lead Jason Momoa will also make a charismatic debut DCU appearance as fan-fave character Lobo. Lobo, aka The Main Man, was created in 1983 by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen in the pages "Omega Men #3." The interstellar biker was first seen in cartoon form for the 1996 TV show, "Superman: The Animated Series." Momoa’s hulking presence should make him a breakout star when DC Studios’ Supergirl' arrives this June.

Are there any "Supergirl" trailers?

The initial main "Supergirl" trailer dropped on Dec. 11, 2025 and carried a distinctive "Guardians of the Galaxy" feel, which might be appealing or appalling depending on your particular tastes.

Momoa just made a boisterous entrance in a new teaser as the cigar-chomping alien bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia.

This marks the first time the rowdy DC Comics character that’s equal parts Wolverine and Deadpool has appeared in live-action and Momoa seems like he was born for the snarky mercenary role.

Could this be the genesis of a future standalone Lobo flick?

Following Supergirl's cameo at the end of 2025's "Superman," James Gunn also shared a teaser poster for "Supergirl," showing the woman of tomorrow leaning against a sign with "Look Up" - the tagline for Superman - graffited to say "Look Out."

Who are the director, writer, and producers of "Supergirl?"

Directed by Australian filmmaker Craig Gillespie ("I, Tonya," "Cruella"), "Supergirl" is produced by DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran as a major component of their rebooted DCU. It will be the second high-profile tentpole release following this coming summer's "Superman" spectacle.

The script was penned by "The Vampire Diaries"' Ana Nogueira, with contributions by comic book writer Tom King and talented artist Bilquis Evely, whose "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" comic was the foundation for this ambitious new movie.

In the trailer for tonight's episode "Far from the Tree," Supergirl heads to Mars with J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, on a personal mission to the Red Planet. As their spaceship streaks over Mars, a curious rover appears for a brief moment. While the rover looks curiously similiar to NASA's Curiosity rover, it does have one glaring difference: an American flag waving from a mast. 

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There IS an American flag on the Curiosity rover (a flag medallion on one of the rover's four mobility rocker arms) but not the sort seen in the Supergirl trailer. But authenticity aside, Supergirl is headed to MARS! 

"Far from the Tree," the third episode of Supergirl's third season, airs tonight on CW at 8 p.m./7 Central. 

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