Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Kara Zor-El's DCU debut
Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.
Directed by Craig Gillespie · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 108 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Craig Gillespie
Writer
Ana Nogueira
Studio
DC Studios / Warner Bros.
Release
June 24, 2026
Runtime
108 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Budget
$175 million
Box office
$124.6 million worldwide
Full Plot
Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.
Cast & Characters
Supergirl
Milly Alcock
↔ Zor-El
Ruthye
Eve Ridley
Krem
Matthias Schoenaerts
Zor-El
David Krumholtz
↔ Supergirl
Alura In-Ze: Kara's mother.
Emily Beecham
Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman: Supergirl's cousin and a survivor from Krypton who lives on Earth as a superhero. Gillespie stated that his relationship with Kara can sometimes be "this almost older-sibling dynamic and that can be adversarial" and noted that whereas Superman is gentle and patient, Kara is uncertain.
David Corenswet
Did You Know?
Milly Alcock, known for House of the Dragon, was cast as Supergirl to introduce a younger take on the character in the DCU.
Source: DC Studios casting announcement · verified 2026-07-28
The film is based on the comic 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' by Tom King, known for its darker, more grounded tone.
Source: DC Comics source material · verified 2026-07-28
This is the second film in James Gunn's rebooted DCU, following Superman (2025).
Source: DC Studios slate announcement · verified 2026-07-28
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Oren Uziel was hired by Warner Bros. Pictures in August 2018 to write a film based on the DC Comics character Supergirl?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that James Gunn described the project as "a big science fiction epic film" and stated it would explore a more "hardcore" version of Kara Zor-El / Supergirl than had been previously seen on screen?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Ana Nogueira was attached to write a Supergirl film in 2022, but she signed an overall writing deal with DC after Gunn and Safran enjoyed her work so much?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Supergirl holds a 6.1/10 on IMDb (43,390 votes), a 49/100 on Metacritic, and a 53% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a mixed-to-positive reception, with praise for Alcock's performance but some criticism of pacing.
“Alcock brings a grounded humanity to the cape.” — Collider “A promising but uneven follow-up to Superman.” — Screen Rant
The film's box office ($124.6M) fell short of its $175M budget, and the mixed critical reception (53% RT, 49 Metacritic) suggests the DCU's second installment struggled to match Superman's stronger critical and commercial performance.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedSupergirl shows promise in Alcock's performance but the box office shortfall against its budget suggests the DCU's sophomore effort needs to find stronger footing before its next chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow holds a 53% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's IMDb rating?+
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has a 5.9/10 rating on IMDb from 69,194 votes.
What is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's Metacritic score?+
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has a Metascore of 50/100 on Metacritic.
Is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow good? What are critics saying?+
Supergirl holds a 6.1/10 on IMDb (43,390 votes), a 49/100 on Metacritic, and a 53% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a mixed-to-positive reception, with praise for Alcock's performance but some criticism of pacing.
How long is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow?+
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has a runtime of 108 min.
Who directed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow?+
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was directed by Craig Gillespie.
Where can I watch Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow?+
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is largely negative, with some reviewers citing its failure to deliver on its promises. A B- rating was given to the film by one reviewer, who criticized its paper-thin plot and lack of emotional weight. The online manosphere also attacked the movie before its release in theaters, fueled by concerns about representation and diversity.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/supergirl-2026-a-fierce-gritty-cosmic-awakening-hampered-by-familiar-trimmings/ Rating: B- SUPERGIRL is a beautifully gritty, visually striking cosmic adventure anchored by a powerhouse performance from Milly Alcock, who per…
Manuel São Bento · 6/10When one watches a movie and leaves the theater wondering who the picture was supposed to be made for, it doesn’t bode well for the film. Unfortunately, that’s very much the case for one of this summer’s most anticipated blockbusters, the latest effort from director Craig Gillesp…
Brent Marchant · 3/10A frustrating mess of a movie that never figures out what it wants to be or who it’s for. The story is paper‑thin and strangely unfocused, drifting from one generic fight scene to the next without any real emotional weight or clear narrative purpose. For a supposed origin film, i…
RoyMcKenzie · 1/10The online manosphere was attacking this movie online well before it was ever released in theaters. Feels like there is probably significant crossover with the people who bemoaned Barbie & The Little Mermaid. It's an action packed movie with a lot of heart. If this same plot was…
UnkleBubbie · 10/10"Kara" (Milly Alcock) is an unfulfilled soul who revels in a bottle and a battle in equal measure - despite the more restraining attempts at influence from her more famously caped cousin (David Corenswet). That explains why she isn't so very interested in getting involved with "R…
CinemaSerf · 6/10I have to confess I came to "Supergirl" expecting not a lot. General reviews online and on YouTube have, for the most part, not been positive. Starting with the negatives, yes, there's a dash of woke nonsense. That said, it's not overdone, although I strongly feel any and all fil…
MovieGuys · 7/10This is a fun little movie with a decent enough introduction of Supergirl and I think they do a fine job of moving her around and getting her to engage in the plot and doing things without turning into God mode and just ending the plot immediately. The inclusion of the sidekick i…
Sierbahnn · 6/10Dare I say, that by the end of Supergirl, I kinda enjoyed it more than Spider Man: Brand New Day, for one main reason: **\[SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SUPERGIRL, SPIDER MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, AND DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S02\]:** After all the philosophical "killing him won't bring your family…
Sejian · 7/10Unfortunately this was not a good movie... The bad guys were all very one dimensional, the movie was full of inconsistencies and weird logic. I feel the movie was more focused on "The Message" then making a good movie :(
Kwazie · 2/10Open head, take out brain, enjoy film. Don't worry about the story, it's just good vs bad again. There is no real depth to the movie. It's just there to give an excuse to show you bright colors, amazing animation, and throw in standard accents to solidify the impression that cert…
YouShouldKnow · 4/10I really wanted to like this movie, but the whole action was exaggerated, that it ended up silly. They wanted Supergirl to be cool. She has the dog "Krypto" and seems all in pain - mostly emotionally, but it's not done in a convincing way. The whole movie feels very shallow and i…
krabat · 4/10Difficult to like a movie when the lead actor seems to not like themselves, the world, their power etc etc etc. Overall the storyline was disjointed and felt more like a series of product placement ads rather than a film. Lack luster acting by the lead and most of the supporting…
77/100 While reluctantly helping a girl on a vengeance quest, Supergirl's dog, Krypto, is poisoned. The pair must hunt down the Brigands for an antidote and revenge. The moralistic elements are pretty cliche but they're simply there to provide a framework for an action adventure…
Dr Nostromo · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
Superman: has only known earth and was raised by 2 nice farmers from Kansas Supergirl: *Vietnam flashbacks*
@Altrantis · 45417 likesSuperman: "hope" Supergirl: "Dope"
@shada-chad · 72816 likesGlad to see Jason Mamoa actually play the DC character he wanted to play all this time.
@TheLsp2011 · 15106 likesRaised with HOPE ❌ Raised with PTSD ✅
@parkisdeuri98 · 3394 likes“Superman still sees his cousin when he looks at you. Do you know what I see? A danger. A threat. A child who can't control herself. Who is losing herself.” - Batman
@superhaven3647 · 15118 likes“He sees the good in everyone, and I see the truth.” Is such a good line Edit: That was 1 hour ago and I have almost 10K likes? What happened? Edit 2: It seems I started a war on the comments, apologies.
@alexaviercomics4241 · 17760 likesMamoa was BORN to play Lobo. Like, exactly right casting.
@CaptainBadNews · 8400 likesSuperman: “The world needs hope.” Supergirl: “The world needs backup.”
@TheFamousCelebrity-p8q · 1824 likes
