2021 marks the commencement of the fresh DC Universe franchise, with the debut of Superman, followed by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in the coming year. Interestingly, Warner Bros. has made its 1984 Supergirl movie, featuring Helen Slater as Kara Zor-El, accessible for streaming on Max. This classic film, now part of the Max catalog, is available for subscribers starting January 1st. Whether you’re a nostalgic fan or someone interested in superhero lore, this is an excellent opportunity to reacquaint yourself with this title.
Supergirl is connected to the storyline initiated by the 1978 Superman film featuring Christopher Reeve. The story unfolds subsequent to the incidents portrayed in Superman III, serving as the second-to-last installment preceding Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Initially, Supergirl faced critical and financial failure upon release, receiving two nominations for the infamous Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies). However, modern DC enthusiasts may find charm in this peculiar film, given their familiarity with similar disappointments.
In 1974, Ilya Salkind acquired the rights to produce four Superman movies and a Supergirl project. He convinced his co-producer father, Alexander, to invest in these films. However, it’s commonly known that the Salkinds often had strained collaborations with creatives on these productions, most notably director Richard Donner. Ilya initially envisioned an intricate introduction of Supergirl for Superman III, but his plans were modified due to studio interference.
Rather than making an appearance in the previous three films, Supergirl was featured in her standalone movie the following year. This film was penned by David Odell and helmed by Jeannot Szwarc, both newcomers to the series. The narrative unfolds with Kara residing in Argon City, a Kryptonian settlement that miraculously survived the planet’s destruction by shifting into another dimension. An unfortunate event causes the city’s energy source to be hurtled towards Earth, prompting Kara to board a spaceship in pursuit. During this journey, she transforms into Supergirl, emulating her distant relative.
In this movie, Superman is absent, but Marc McClure reappears as Jimmy Olsen. Additionally, we’re introduced to Lois Lane’s younger sibling, Lucy, portrayed by Maureen Teefy. Links to the Superman films are minimal at most. The narrative primarily focuses on Kara’s struggle against a sorceress named Selena (Faye Dunaway) for dominion over Argo’s power source and the affections of a young man named Ethan (Hart Bochner). Ultimately, Kara departs from Argo, leaving uncertainty about her future participation in the series.
What Went Wrong With Supergirl?
Initially, it was intended for Christopher Reeve to briefly reprise his role as Superman in this film. However, he withdrew from the project at the outset, leading to a news broadcast about Superman being away on a mission for peace that is not specified. In contrast, Supergirl was absent from Superman IV, resulting in this spinoff feeling quite separate from the overall franchise.
In summary, the film Supergirl managed to gross $14.3 million worldwide despite a production budget of $35 million. The portrayals of the villain Selena by Dunaway and Zaltar by Peter O’Toole were criticized heavily by critics at the time. Currently, the movie holds a poor 8% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an average score of 3.4 out of 10. However, audiences scored it a bit more favorably at 26% fresh. Interestingly, in recent years, there has been increased appreciation for the film which has led to an improvement in its average score.
Rewatching “Supergirl” before this summer could be an enjoyable method for numerous fans to gear up for the DC Universe’s launch. If you’re not inclined to watch it independently, a completist should incorporate it into a binge-watch – all four “Superman” films featuring Reeve are available on Max too, along with the late sequel “Superman Returns”.
Regardless of how you choose to ready yourself, “Superman” will grace the big screen on July 11th. On the other hand, “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” is set to premiere on June 26, 2026.
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