By Juli Scarr
DC Studios has released the first full trailer for Supergirl, giving a clearer look at Milly Alcock’s take on Kara Zor-El and the direction the character will take in the new DCU.
Set to Blondie’s Call Me, the footage leans away from traditional superhero optimism and instead frames Supergirl as a reluctant hero dealing with personal baggage. Alcock’s Kara is shown moving through rough intergalactic locations and struggling to find purpose beyond survival. The tone separates her from her cousin Superman, who was last seen in his own film earlier this year.
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has described the project as a space adventure, and the trailer reflects that approach. The visuals favor gritty sci-fi environments over clean heroics, with a style that feels closer to a roaming space story than a classic origin setup.
A Different Kind of Supergirl
The trailer opens with Kara returning to the Fortress of Solitude to retrieve Krypto, her super-powered dog, before cutting to scenes that suggest emotional exhaustion rather than hero worship. Director Craig Gillespie has described the film as an anti-hero story, with Kara carrying trauma from her past rather than confidence in her role.
This version of Supergirl draws from the comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King. Unlike Superman, Kara grew up watching Krypton collapse, and those experiences shape her outlook. That contrast is central to the film’s identity and is emphasized throughout the trailer.
Alcock’s performance leans into that difference. Kara comes across as blunt and worn down. She is not chasing heroism, but circumstances keep pulling her toward it.
Lobo Appears and the Threat Takes Shape
The trailer also offers a first look at Jason Momoa as Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter making his DCU debut. His appearance is brief, but enough to confirm that he will play a meaningful role in the story.
The main antagonist, Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Matthias Schoenaerts, appears throughout the footage. His actions appear to drive the film’s central conflict, particularly through his connection to Ruthye Marye Knoll, played by Eve Ridley. Ruthye recruits Kara to help bring Krem to justice, setting the plot in motion.
Krypto also returns, adding moments of contrast without shifting the overall tone away from Kara’s internal struggle.
Release Date and Creative Team
Supergirl is directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira. James Gunn serves as a producer alongside DC Studios leadership. The film is part of DCU Chapter One and is positioned as a tonal counterpoint to Superman rather than a direct continuation.
Supergirl is scheduled to release in theaters on June 26, 2026.