LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. Pictures is set to release "Supergirl," the second film in the DC Universe's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, in U.S. theaters on Friday, with Australian actress Milly Alcock starring in the title role alongside Jason Momoa.
Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, the film is based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El. Alcock stars alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Momoa. The film is produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios.
The film premiered in Brooklyn on June 22, 2026, and will be released theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on June 26, in IMAX.
The film's official logline reads: "When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice."
The supporting cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts as the lead villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills; Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, a girl who recruits Supergirl to bring Krem to justice for killing her father; David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham as Supergirl's parents; and Jason Momoa as the alien mercenary Lobo.
The film is an adaptation of the 2021–22 comic book miniseries "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. It follows "Superman" (2025) as the second entry in DC Studios' rebooted cinematic universe.
Speaking on The Howard Stern Show, Gunn said Alcock is "the best bit of casting I've ever done in my entire life," adding: "I think she's absolutely stunning in the movie."
Alcock opened up about taking on the role in a Variety cover story, saying: "I looked at myself in the mirror, and I was like, 'Who am I to turn down this opportunity? I knew that it was what I needed to do, because it scared me.'"
Momoa's appearance marks his return to DC, having previously played Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe from 2016 to 2023. He portrays Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter, in the new film.
Early reactions from members of the press who attended advance screenings were mixed. Journalist Simon Thompson wrote that the film "isn't a classic but it's fun and hits most of the targets it aims for," adding that "Milly Alcock is great as the titular heroine and Momoa's Lobo is a blast." Other critics noted tonal inconsistencies while still praising the two leads.
The new film continues a DC Universe that began with last summer's "Superman," which introduced David Corenswet as the Man of Steel and grossed approximately $618 million at the worldwide box office, according to Variety.
"Supergirl" opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, June 26, in standard and IMAX formats.
