Supergirl (2026 film)
Supergirl is a 2026 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El / Supergirl.
Supergirl is a 2026 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, it is the second film in the DC Universe (DCU). Milly Alcock stars in the title role, and the film was released theatrically in the United States on June 26, 2026.
Premise
The film follows Kara Zor-El / Supergirl in the DC Universe continuity. Available descriptions identify it as an interstellar superhero story centred on the character's journey and conflicts.
Production
Supergirl was directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. The film is a DC Studios production associated with James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Release
The film premiered at the Plaza at 300 Ashland in Brooklyn on June 22, 2026. Warner Bros. Pictures released it theatrically in the United States on June 26, 2026.
Cast
Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl, with supporting roles reported for Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa.
Key facts
- Supergirl is a 2026 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El / Supergirl.
- Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, it stars Milly Alcock in the title role.
- It is the second film in the DC Universe and part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
- The film premiered in Brooklyn on June 22, 2026, and was released in U.S. theatres on June 26, 2026.
The film is part of the globally distributed DC Universe franchise and is relevant to Canadian audiences through Warner Bros. release patterns, cinema distribution, and wider North American box-office coverage.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supergirl_(2026_film)Supports: Director, writer, cast, DCU placement, premiere, and U.S. release date.
- DC Studios / Warner Bros. Pictures — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-pfiVMKAsSupports: Official trailer information, cast, director, writer, and release timing.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/supergirl_2026Supports: Director, release date, genre, rating, and runtime.
- Rolling Stone — https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/craig-gillespie-milly-alcock-supergirl-movie-june-2026-release-1235021106/Supports: June 2026 theatrical release and principal casting information.