DC’s Supergirl movie recreates an iconic comic moment in new sneak peek
James Gunn’s DC Universe is continuing its theatrical momentum following the 2025 success of Superman with an upcoming Supergirl film. The movie stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, the Kryptonian cousin of Superman, alongside the character’s canine companion Krypto. Directed by Craig Gillespie with a screenplay by Ana Nogueira, the film adapts the acclaimed 2022 comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely.
The source material follows Kara and a young alien character named Ruthye on an intergalactic journey centered around themes of revenge. While the film is expected to follow this basic narrative structure, it remains unclear how closely the movie will adhere to specific plot points from the comic.
A newly released exclusive image from the film recreates a memorable moment from the comic book source material, offering fans a visual connection between the two mediums. The Supergirl movie is scheduled to release this summer, positioning it as a major tentpole release for DC’s continued cinematic expansion under Gunn’s creative direction.