James Gunn’s DC Universe will feature Supergirl, the latest Kryptonian hero, in an upcoming movie. While she first appeared in the Superman film as part of the DCU’s first chapter, “Gods and Monsters,” 2026 will be when we finally see her take center stage in her own adventure.
During CCXP, Jordan Williams from ScreenRant attended a press conference for the new Supergirl movie. The event included the first look at a trailer and featured stars Milly Alcock and James Gunn discussing the film and Kara’s role in the DC Universe. Alcock shared that putting on the Supergirl suit for the first time was a very emotional moment.
I’ll never forget the first time I tried on the suit. I was thinking about James Gunn’s movie, of course, and our wonderful producer, Chantal, came over and just… started to cry! It wasn’t a loud thing, just a quiet, sweet sob. It was such a touching moment, honestly.
Alcock felt a strong sense of responsibility, realizing she needed to fully commit to the project. It wasn’t just about her own performance, but about honoring everyone who had worked for years to bring the film to life, and about the impact the flawed heroine would have on young women watching it. She believed it was important to portray a hero who wasn’t perfect.
The actress, known for her work on House of the Dragon, explained that Supergirl is a powerful role model, particularly for young women, because she shows it’s okay to be imperfect. She believes society often pressures women to strive for perfection in all areas of their lives, but Supergirl demonstrates that self-acceptance comes from embracing flaws, not erasing them.
She finished by saying, “Kara is someone who embraces her imperfections, and that’s really wonderful.” Gunn agreed with the Supergirl actress, and went on to explain why he believes Kara is so important to his DC Universe plans.
James Gunn pointed out a common trend in superhero stories: male leads like Tony Stark and Star-Lord are often portrayed as flawed and messy, but female leads are frequently depicted as nearly perfect. He found it particularly exciting to explore a female superhero who was realistically imperfect and struggling, both in the original comic book and in the script.
This week, a trailer dropped for the upcoming Supergirl movie, giving fans a look at the adventures of Krypton’s last daughter in space. The film is inspired by the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book series by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
Supergirl is set to open on June 26, 2026.
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2025-12-12 19:09