Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2026)

There’s less than six months until the highly anticipated premiere of Superman, the first major project in the newly reimagined DC Universe under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran. Following Superman’s release, Peacemaker Season 2 will hit the small screen in the autumn, leading up to Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which arrives in theaters in 2026.

In Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Kara Zor-El is portrayed by House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock, while Jason Momoa will take on the role of Lobo, the intergalactic bounty hunter, marking a shift from his previous portrayal of Aquaman in the DC Universe. It has been confirmed that filming for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow officially began today, ensuring that fans won’t have to wait too long for the first teaser — and possibly a glimpse of the Supergirl costume, similar to how the first image of David Corenswet’s Superman suit was revealed soon after filming started.

The film is slated for release on June 26, 2026, and has even been moved up in the schedule due to the strength of its script. James Gunn, who has been vocal about prioritizing quality in his DCU projects, has praised Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as one of the best scripts they’ve received, prompting it to take precedence over other upcoming films.

Source Material and Plot Overview
Based on the 2021-2022 DC comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, the film follows Kara as she embarks on a journey across the galaxy to celebrate her 21st birthday with her loyal companion, Krypto the Superdog. During her travels, Kara crosses paths with Ruthye, a young woman seeking vengeance, which propels them both into a dangerous quest for revenge. The screenplay is written by Ana Nogueira.

Confirmed Cast Members

• Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
• Jason Momoa as Lobo
• Eve Ridley as Ruthye
• Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills

James Gunn has expressed his excitement about Alcock’s casting, noting her exceptional talent and how she embodies the version of Kara envisioned by comic creators Tom King and Bilquis Evely. Gunn also shared that while he initially didn’t know Supergirl would be the second movie in the DCU pipeline, the quality of the script made it the ideal choice to follow Superman.

Thematic Focus
In the film, we’ll see a more hardened Supergirl. As Gunn explained, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow explores the stark contrast between Superman, who was raised on Earth by loving parents, and Supergirl, who endured the trauma of losing her entire homeworld of Krypton. Kara’s journey will be much more intense and emotionally raw, reflecting the darker experiences of her upbringing.

Director and Behind-the-Scenes
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be directed by Craig Gillespie, known for his work on I, Tonya, Cruella, and Pam & Tommy. Under his direction, the film promises to balance emotionally complex storytelling with epic sci-fi action.

Release Date and What’s Next for the DC Universe
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is part of the DCU’s first chapter, titled Gods and Monsters, and will hit theaters on June 26, 2026. This marks the second feature film in Gunn and Safran’s new DCU, following Superman: Legacy, which stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. The next film after Supergirl is the Clayface movie, set for release on September 11, 2026.

In addition to these projects, there are several other DCU films in development, including Andy Muschietti’s The Brave and the Bold, James Mangold’s Swamp Thing, and more.

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