Supergirl release date, cast and latest news on Milly Alcock movie

Kara was also revealed as the real owner of Krypto the Super Dog, the badly behaved pet that her cousin had reluctantly looked after during her latest trip across the universe.

In the aftermath of Superman's strong box office debut and Alcock's well-received cameo, Gunn dropped a teaser poster for 2026's Supergirl, which playfully defaces the artwork and tagline of his recent hit (see below).

Gunn is attached to Supergirl (formerly known as Woman of Tomorrow) as a producer, but hands directing duties to Craig Gillespie (Cruella) and scripting to Ana Nogueira.

Read on for everything we know so far about DC Studios' forthcoming Supergirl reboot, including its confirmed release date and further casting information.

Supergirl release date

Supergirl will be released in cinemas on Friday 26th June 2026.

The project will be the second theatrically released feature film from the reorganised DC Studios, which now has Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad mastermind James Gunn as its co-CEO.

It follows this summer's Superman, which opened to strong reviews and solid box office in July, featuring a short cameo appearance from Alcock's Supergirl in the closing minutes – thus setting the stage for this next chapter.

Supergirl was originally announced with the subtitle Woman of Tomorrow, but Gunn revealed to Rolling Stone in June 2025 that the title had been simplified, mirroring his dropping of 'Legacy' from the title of his Superman reboot.

"I'm always cutting," he summed up.

On giving the green light, Gunn told Brazilian pop culture website Omelete.com: "I didn't necessarily know that Supergirl would be the second movie we were going to make, but Ana [Nogueira] wrote an incredible script, and then we hired an incredible director.

"We're going to do this movie after Superman because it was the best option. Other movies have been written, but they haven't been as good as this one. So we're going to keep going with that."

Supergirl commenced filming in January 2025, with Gunn sharing an image from the set (above) that showed Alcock sat in a chair with her character's logo printed on it, looking out towards a futuristic, neon-lit environment.

Gunn confirmed in mid-May that shooting had wrapped.

Supergirl cast: Every confirmed actor

House of the Dragon and Sirens star Milly Alcock leads the cast of Supergirl as Kara Zor-El, who debuted in a brief cameo appearance in this summer's Superman reboot.

Posting on Instagram about her casting, Gunn said: "Milly is a fantastically talented young actor, and I’m incredibly excited about her being a part of the DCU.

"Yes, I first became aware of her in House of the Dragon but I was blown away by her varied auditions and screen tests for Supergirl. She embodies Kara as envisioned by [comic book creators] Tom King, Bilquis Evely and [screenwriter] Ana Nogueira."

Here's an overview of the full confirmed Supergirl cast – read on for more details on their roles and how they came to be involved.

• Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
• Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills
• Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll
• David Krumholtz as Zor-El
• Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze
• Jason Momoa as Lobo

In December 2024, Jason Momoa announced that he would be appearing in Supergirl, but would not be reprising the role of Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman) from the now-defunct prior DC universe.

Instead, he will debut as intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo; a character he has been connected to for some time, known for his brash personality, violent brawls and a space-faring motorcycle that matches his biker gang-inspired costume.

In one of several hints that he'd be playing Lobo in Gunn's reimagined DC Universe, Momoa attended the premiere of The Bikeriders last year, sporting a black-and-white t-shirt that matches the skin tone of the extraterrestrial Lobo (see above).

Momoa said (via Instagram): "So Lobo was... I collect comics, and I don't do so much anymore, but he was always my favourite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I'm like, 'Hello? It's the perfect role'."

Midway through shooting on Supergirl, producer Gunn shared on social media that Momoa was one of the first actors he spoke to after being formally announced as DC Studios boss, adding that he's "loved watching Jason bring him to life".

Previously, Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts had been cast as Supergirl's principle villain: the sword-wielding, magic-using space pirate known as Krem of the Yellow Hills (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Viewers may know Schoenaerts for his roles in Red Sparrow, The Old Guard and HBO's The Regime (below).

In January 2025, David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Emily Beecham (The Pursuit of Love) were announced to be playing Supergirl's parents in the film, with THR also getting that exclusive scoop.

Finally, 3 Body Problem star Eve Ridley has joined the film as Ruthye Mary Knoll; an orphaned alien girl protected by Supergirl, after her father is killed by the villainous Krem.

We can probably expect another appearance from the mischievous Krypto too, considering that Kara collected her badly behaved pooch after his pivotal role in Superman's clash with Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).

No other DCU characters have been announced for the film just yet, but it seems possible that Corenswet's Superman could cameo briefly, given that Alcock's cameo in his film established a bond of sorts between the two Kryptonians.

Director Craig Gillespie is helming the upcoming blockbuster, with his past credits being Margot Robbie's I, Tonya, Emma Stone's Cruella and factual drama miniseries Pam & Tommy.

Supergirl plot explained

Supergirl will be based on a recent comic book series titled Woman of Tomorrow, which began with a listless Kara Zor-El finding purpose when she is approached by a young orphan from a destroyed planet.

Together, they travel the universe in an attempt to track down the evil-doers who caused the tragedy – led by space pirate Krem of the Yellow Hills – which proves to be a powerful journey that shakes both to their core.

"We will see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, raised on a rock, a chip off of Krypton, and who watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life," said Gunn.

"She is much more hardcore and not the Supergirl we're used to."

Fans previously caught a glimpse of the character's immense power in 2023's The Flash, which took place in the since-retired DCEU continuity and saw relative unknown Sasha Calle in the role.

Is there a Supergirl trailer?

Not just yet. We'll update this page as soon as any footage drops. For now, you can check out Gunn's announcement video below, where he discusses Supergirl and various other DC Studios projects.

Watch here:

Supergirl is flying into cinemas on Friday 26th June 2026.

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