A few years ago, DC Studios appointed James Gunn and Peter Safran to lead it, and we all rejoiced. It felt like a new and exciting era in comic book movies, and finally, some stability for DC.
Gunn brought us his Superman, which I really enjoyed and found fun. Now, his studio is following that up with Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, who adapted the screenplay from the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book miniseries by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
The first trailer teased us with excitement. This fuller one gives us a massive look at the story, world, and Easter Eggs.
But is this all too little too late? With WB selling to Paramount, will these movies and worlds be around in a few years?
Let's dive in.
'Supergirl' Trailer Breakdown
One thing about James Gunn movies, both produced and directed, is that they're always full of heart and humanity. And you can feel that directive here as we open not with heroic imagery, but with Kara in a state of isolation.
We see a lo-fi holographic transmission from Clark Kent, who expresses concern that she isn’t "finding her stride" or "her people."
Kara’s response: "I have no people".
And now, we know the theme of the story right at the top.
Cinematography & Texture
This trailer felt warm, and the colors reminded me a lot of Guardians of the Galaxy. It actually felt like the texture and even some of the cinematography were from that world.
But that's orobbalt a good way to make DC a little more fun than we're used to.
There's also some interesting "Fishbowl" Framing, where we get the frequent use of circular or hexagonal frames through windows and viewports, which creates a sense of voyeurism and entrapment, mirroring Kara’s internal state.
The Companion: Krypto the Superdog
The introduction of Krypto isn’t played for cute gags. We met him in the last Superman movie, and now he's back to steal more scenes.
The emotional stakes in the trailer are raised when it’s revealed Krypto has been poisoned, giving Kara a ticking-clock motivation that feels intimate rather than world-ending.
It actually shocked me that the movie would be about saving the dog, in a good way. I legitimately feel like DC needed something with this much heart.
Comic Book & Character References
As our resident nerd, here are some of the references I saw while going through the almost three-minute trailer.
- "Woman of Tomorrow" Dialogue: Kara’s line, "Krypton didn't die in a day; the gods are not that kind," is taken verbatim from the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic by Tom King, which serves as the film's primary inspiration. It's an awesome comic, go read it.
- Lobo’s Debut: Jason Momoa appears briefly as Lobo, shown on his motorcycle. Since he's a bounty hunter, he might be after Kara.
- Argo City & The Dome: Flashbacks show a beam of light forming a dome over a city on Krypton. This is Argo City, which in various comic iterations survives the planet's destruction by being shielded and thrown into space.
- Ruthye's Mission: The young girl, Ruthye Marye Knoll, is shown seeking revenge for her father's murder. She eventually teams up with Kara to hunt down Krem, the villain in this movie.
'Supergirl'Credit: DC Studios
Where Will This Lead?
As I said above, will any of this lead anywhere? It takes a long time to get a movie to the big screen. And while we know James Gunn has written another Superman, and if this movie does well, I bet we get another Supergirl, that could all change when Paramount takes over.
They may have a distinctly different vision for what is to come, and maybe they change the tone back to dark or bring other creatives in; it's hard to tell.
I am excited by this trailer and casting and people, but cautious about whether these movies will take us into a new big world or just be one-offs.
Summing It All Up
Supergirl is set to release on June 26, 2026. I'll be in a seat ready to enjoy it, and I hope it's the first of many.
Let me know your excitement level in the comments.
'Supergirl'Credit: DC Studios
