Amid a wave of massive new franchise announcements, this film’s balanced mix of coming-of-age drama and steady action makes it feel like the franchise’s more mature younger cousin.
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We’ve had a recent string of DC announcements, the biggest of which being Clayface (2026). If that doesn’t get you excited, I don’t know what will. James Gunn also announced Superman: Man of Tomorrow and The Batman Part II, and even though Batman doesn’t belong to this main universe, we love Robert Pattinson, so the hype is very real.
Now, we finally get the highly anticipated spin-off follow-up to last year’s blockbuster Superman (2025), which James Gunn directed. With tracking estimating a $50–55 million opening weekend, the excitement for this film is massive.
Craig Gillespie directs the film —known for hits like I, Tonya, Cruella, and Dumb Money—and written by Ana Nogueira, Supergirl is produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran. It marks the second entry in the new DCU, following Superman (2025) as part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. This acts as the first phase of a broad, but not blanket, reset for the old DCEU.
Before the lights went down at our screening, the cast and crew spoke briefly about the film. Jason Momoa is in the movie, though he doesn’t play who you think he will. That is the one thing I won’t spoil here, but definitely expect the unexpected.
We last saw Kara Danvers asking for Krypto back at the end of Superman, looking incredibly intoxicated. It gave us a good laugh and left us eager to see where her story would go. Now, we’re here. Ready for Supergirl.
Let’s be honest: the film isn’t entirely original; it’s a spin-off. But I realize that very few studio films feel truly original anymore. What matters isn’t the familiarity of the setup, but how perfectly they lean into it. So yes, it’s a Superman movie with a girl, but it’s also so much more. It’s an adventure movie, a coming-of-age story, and a buddy comedy all in one—which gives audiences what they’ve been asking for: a great female-led superhero film.
The film zips along with a lively soundtrack that keeps the pace quick and on its toes. The budget is fully on screen here, especially in the sharp, heavy-hitting fight choreography that fans are going to love.
While some might cringe a bit during the opening minutes as we meet our protagonist, the movie quickly finds its footing once she teams up with her new friend, Ruthye. Together with Krypto—who is an absolute blast in this film—the trio shares a fantastic chemistry that keeps you engaged from the opening frame to the very end.
Supergirl balances its emotional beats with a healthy dose of jokes, references, and cameos from some of our favorite corners of the DC Universe, including a welcome appearance by David Corenswet as the dashing Superman. It’s a confident, high-octane entry that honors the legacy while carving out a refreshing space of its own.
Supergirl is only in theaters this Friday.
