The wait is almost over. DC Studios’ “Supergirl” hits theaters and IMAX across North America on June 26, 2026, with international screenings beginning June 24. Milly Alcock stars in the dual role of Supergirl and Kara Zor-El, with Craig Gillespie directing from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.
It is the second film in the DC Universe’s (DCU) “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters,” arriving just under a year after “Superman.” The film runs 1 hour 48 minutes and is rated PG-13.
Alcock is joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet and Jason Momoa. Momoa plays Lobo, the intergalactic bounty hunter, a role announced in December 2024.
The film is inspired by the Tom King and Bilquis Evely comic and will depart from the earnest take on the character seen on the CW “Supergirl” series. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice, according to the official synopsis.
Filming took place from January to May 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and in London, England, and Scotland. The film carries a reported budget of $170 million.
DC Studios released a teaser in December 2025 depicting Kara spending her 23rd birthday drinking and dancing alone — and a full trailer in April 2026. Both lean into the cosmic, road-trip tone of the “Woman of Tomorrow” source material. The trailers have generated significant online debate, including a renewed Snyder vs. Gunn clash among fans over a line some compared to “Man of Steel.” Director Gillespie has drawn a different comparison, likening the film to Marvel’s “Iron Man.”
Gillespie’s previous credits include “Cruella” and “Dumb Money.” Nogueira, who wrote the screenplay, previously worked on “Teen Titans.”
For Superman fans, the release carries a particular charge: it’s the first time Supergirl has headlined a major studio film in more than 40 years, and Alcock’s performance will be closely watched after her introduction in last year’s “Superman.” The Daily Planet will have coverage and reviews as the release approaches.
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