As the new DC Universe takes shape under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran, another major hero has locked in her big screen return. Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will soar into theaters on June 26, 2026.
The highly-anticipated film will mark the DC Universe debut of Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El, better known as Supergirl. Alcock is the only confirmed cast member so far, though DC Studios is actively searching for stars to fill out other key roles.
Alcock’s Supergirl is expected to first make her appearance in Gunn’s Superman: Legacy film hitting theaters in July 2025. Her debut there would logically set the stage for the events of Woman of Tomorrow which follows soon after.
The Supergirl movie is based on the popular DC Comics miniseries of the same name by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely. King is also part of Gunn’s creative braintrust helping map out the new interconnected DC Universe.
Cruella director Craig Gillespie is on board to helm Woman of Tomorrow from a script by Ana Nogueira, who is also writing the upcoming Teen Titans film for DC Studios. According to reports, production is targeted to begin this fall.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow continues the focus on DC’s iconic Kryptonian heroes as Superman: Legacy kicks off Chapter 1 of the new cinematic universe dubbed “Gods and Monsters.” Other upcoming DC films in the works include The Batman Part II hitting October 3, 2025 and Todd Phillips’ Joker sequel Folie à Deux arriving October 4, 2024.
While character details are still under wraps, the source material from King and Evely’s comics explores Supergirl’s struggle with anger issues and ruthlessness that put her at odds with her more noble Kryptonian cousin. Their conflicts ultimately put the entire multiverse at risk.
After being sidelined over the past decade of DC films, Supergirl’s forthcoming solo vehicle represents a major course correction. The fanbase has long clamored for a worthy big screen portrayal of the beloved character on par with the esteem of counterparts like Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman.
Can Alcock’s fresh take as an edgier, more morally complex Supergirl resonate with audiences? We’ll find out when Woman of Tomorrow brings DC’s iconic female hero back into the spotlight in summer 2026.
