Supergirl is a 2026 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, it is the second film in the DC Universe (DCU). Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl, alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa.
๐ฌ Film Development
A film featuring Supergirl entered development as part of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) franchise in August 2018. Plans for the standalone project were altered when Gunn and Safran became co-CEOs of DC Studios in October 2022. A new Supergirl film was announced in January 2023 as an adaptation of the 2021โ22 comic book miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
๐ Production Timeline
Nogueira was hired by November 2023; Alcock was cast in January 2024 to debut in the first DCU film, Superman (2025); and Gillespie joined that May. Filming took place from January to May 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and London in England, and in Scotland. Supergirl premiered in Brooklyn on June 22, 2026, and will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on June 26.
๐ Plot and Characters
Kara Zor-El celebrates her 23rd birthday by traveling across the galaxy with her dog Krypto. Along the way, she meets the young Ruthye Marye Knoll and encounters a tragedy that leads her on a “murderous quest for revenge”. Also appearing are Ferdinand Kingsley as Elias Knoll, Diarmaid Murtagh as Drom Baxton, and Supergirl’s super-powered dog Krypto.
๐ฅ Casting and Crew
Milly Alcock, Emilia Jones, Cailee Spaeny, and Meg Donnelly were being considered to portray Supergirl by January 2024. Alcock was officially cast at the end of the month. In April, Craig Gillespie entered talks to direct the film. In September, Matthias Schoenaerts joined the cast as the main villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills.
| Category | Detail | Category | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2026 | Director | Craig Gillespie |
| Writer | Ana Nogueira | Lead Actress | Milly Alcock |
| Source Material | Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | Production Start | January 2025 |
| Premiere Date | June 22, 2026 | US Release | June 26, 2026 |