Supergirl 2026 Is Almost Here — Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and the DCU Movie You Need to See This Summer

Supergirl Is Taking Off June 26 — Here's Why It's the Most Anticipated DCU Movie of the Year

The DC Universe is about to get its second big-screen outing, and it's bringing one of the most intriguing superhero rosters we've seen in years. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow lands in theaters on June 26, 2026, and if the trailers, clips, and early buzz are anything to go by, director Craig Gillespie is about to deliver something special.

Based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely's acclaimed comic run, this isn't your typical origin story. Milly Alcock — yes, the House of the Dragon standout who broke hearts as young Rhaenyra Targaryen — steps into the red cape as Kara Zor-El, and she's bringing an entirely different energy to the DCU.

Star-Studded Cast That Actually Makes Sense

The cast list alone is reason enough to clear your schedule. Alongside Alcock, we're getting Eve Ridley as Ruthye, the young girl Kara is protecting on an interstellar quest. But the real headline? Jason Momoa plays Lobo — the Main Man himself. After leaving Aquaman behind, Momoa is finally getting a DC character that matches his chaotic energy perfectly.

Rounding out the roster: Matthias Schoenaerts as the villain Krem, David Krumholtz as Zor-El (Kara's father), Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze (her mother), and David Corenswet reprising his role as Superman from last year's Superman.

Short Runtime, Big Ambitions

Here's a detail that caught everyone's attention: the official runtime is just 1 hour and 47 minutes. That makes it the shortest DC movie since Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (2020), and notably shorter than last summer's Superman at 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Is that a problem? Honestly, no. Some of the best superhero films are lean — Deadpool ran 1:48 and was a massive hit. Craig Gillespie told reporters that he and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn debated endlessly over every detail, from music choices to tone. Gillespie even compared the film's vibe to the Guardians of the Galaxy universe, mixing humor with genuine emotional weight.

The new clip revealed at IGN Live 2026 showed Kara arm-wrestling aliens in a seedy space bar — and it looks like pure fun. That's the exact tone this movie needs.

What to Expect

Unlike a faithful adaptation of the episodic Woman of Tomorrow comic, this is a streamlined, action-packed interstellar journey. Kara is seeking justice after a ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, and she's not doing it alone.

With just two weeks until release, the hype train is already rolling. Supergirl might be the DCU's tightest, most focused movie yet — and Milly Alcock was born for this role.

Supergirl opens June 26, 2026 in theaters worldwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Don't sleep on this one.