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Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
First ‘Supergirl' poster teases a gritty new vision with Milly Alcock in the lead
Warner Bros. Pictures has dropped the first teaser poster for its upcoming Supergirl film, giving fans their first real glimpse of Milly Alcock's highly anticipated debut as Kara Zor-El. The movie is slated to hit theatres on June 26, 2026. The teaser art takes a bold, rebellious turn. Set against a gritty urban backdrop, the phrase 'Look Out' is spray-painted in graffiti-style over the more classic 'Look Up tagline, signalling a grittier, more grounded version of the iconic DC heroine. It's a notable visual shift that hints at the tone director Craig Gillespie (Cruella, I, Tonya) might be aiming for. Alcock, best known for her breakout role as young Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon, steps into the lead role of Kara in what will be her first full-length appearance as Supergirl in the DC cinematic universe. The official synopsis adds intrigue, 'While celebrating her 21st birthday, Kara Zor-El travels across the galaxy with her dog Krypto, during which she meets the young Ruthye Marye Knoll and goes on a murderous quest for revenge.' That dark storyline, pulling from Tom King's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comics, promises a narrative far removed from the hopeful, Earth-based versions fans may expect. The addition of Krypto the Superdog and young Ruthye also teases an intergalactic adventure with emotional stakes. Supergirl joins the growing list of DC films attempting to reinvent their iconic characters with a modern edge, following the critical retooling of The Batman and Joker franchises. With Alcock's rising star power and Gillespie's flair for edgy storytelling, this version of Supergirl could soar in unexpected, and thrilling, directions.
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Supergirl' Poster Teases A More Rebellious Superhero
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The first poster for next year's "Supergirl" has been revealed, and it teases a less hopeful hero than reviewers and audiences have been enjoying in "Superman." DC Studios co-head and "Superman" writer-director James Gunn posted the first poster for "Supergirl" to various social media platforms on Wednesday. Most notably, the poster includes a play on the "Superman" promotional slogan "Look Up." The "Up" is spray-painted over with "Out." Gunn captioned the post with "Look Out. 2026." Read More: DC Eyeing Two 'Superman' TV Spinoffs WARNING: The following contains spoilers for "Superman." If you've seen "Superman," then the notion that Supergirl is being framed as someone more dangerous than her cousin may not come as a surprise. Milly Alcock has a cameo at the end of "Superman" when she shows up to the Fortress of Solitude drunk. We learn she regularly goes to planets with red suns (where Kryptonians have no powers) so she can enjoy getting inebriated. This is what she does during the events of "Superman," which is why her cousin is left to watch over her dog Krypto. Supergirl. Supergirl. DC Comics This may seem like a surprising way to frame a superhero, particularly a member of the "Superman" family, but this is no doubt less shocking to readers of the source material. One significant difference between Supergirl/Kara Zor-El and her more famous cousin is that she remembers the destruction of Krypton. While Superman was just an infant when it happened, Supergirl carries the trauma of her family's death and her planet's destruction. We'll see just how much this trauma has impacted Kara Zor-El next year with the release of "Supergirl." The official logline of the film reads "While celebrating her 21st birthday, Kara Zor-El travels across the galaxy with Krypto, during which she meets the young Ruthye and embarks on a 'murderous quest for revenge'." The film is based on the 2021-22 comic book miniseries "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. "Supergirl" releases in theaters June 26, 2026. The film is directed by Gillespie from a script by Ana Nogueira. The feature stars Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. More Comics: New 'Superman' Clip Explains His Secret Identity Superman Early Reviews Are Saying the Same Thing
