DC Studios has released a new Supergirl trailer, and things don’t look too good for Krypto. Full trailer breakdown and comic book references here.
The recently released trailer for Supergirl offers a vastly different look at Kara Zor-El than some might be used to, distancing her from the traditional, bright-eyed superhero archetype. Based on the comic book storyline, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, things are going to get dark.
Clark Kent (AKA Superman) expresses deep concern about Kara going off-world all the time and failing to find her people. Kara’s response is blunt and cynical, stating plainly that she has no people left, a reflection of the trauma she carries from witnessing the destruction of Krypton.
It doesn’t take long for things to shift into a high-stakes mission as Kara navigates a dangerous cosmic landscape in order to save Krypto, who has just three days to live. She must hunt down a vital antidote to ensure her beloved pup lives.
Just in the trailer, things already feel intense as the clock ticks. I can only imagine how fast-paced and anxiety-inducing the movie will be. Everyone loves Krypto – he was one of the standouts of Superman – so no one wants to see him die.
This new trailer also gives an extended look at Jason Momoa’s Lobo, a character that he was destined to play. He offers just the right amount of humor along with his badass fight moves. He and Kara have a brief back-and-forth, but I imagine this is just the beginning of their working relationship.
The design of Lobo looks fantastic. There was some discourse about whether or not it looked like war paint and makeup rather than his skin, which it is supposed to be, but I think seeing him in action, and more prominently featured, any of those fears disappear.
Comparing the Film and the Comics
The trailer brilliantly captures the space western tone of the Tom King and Bilquis Evely comic book. It emphasizes Kara’s isolation as well, which makes fans feel for her even more. Some may not be used to this version of Kara, but Milly Alcock does a brilliant job of bringing this version of the character to life.
We see just enough of Ruthye to pique our interest, and I cannot wait to see what Eve Ridley does with the role. So far, so good. There is also a direct reference to the comic’s antagonist, Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Matthias Schoenaerts. I don’t want to give away too much, for those that wish to remain spoiler-free, but just know as a fan of the comic book, this looks to be a faithful adaptation, and it has me over the moon excited.
This version of Supergirl is defined by her scars. As she tells Clark, while he had a home on a farm, she had to survive a holocaust, making her journey about more than just heroism – it is about finding a reason to keep going when everything else is gone.
About Supergirl
Supergirl, DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.
Alcock stars alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa.
DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn are producing the film, which is based on characters from DC, Supergirl based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film is executive produced by Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther. Behind the camera, Gillespie is joined by director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Neil Lamont, editor Tatiana S. Riegel, costume designer Anna B. Sheppard, Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, and composer Ramin Djawadi.
DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment Production, The Safran Company Production, A Film by Craig Gillespie, Supergirl, which will be in theaters and IMAX across North America on June 26, 2026, and internationally beginning 24 June 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Supergirl comes to theaters everywhere on June 26, 2026.