Film news: What to expect from ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’
With plenty of news on the DCU’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow dropping recently, let’s dive deeper into the specifics.
Further insight on the cast and plot gives us plenty to think about and look forward to.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson examines what we can expect from James Gunn’s super installment.
Super expectations for the promising DCU
With DC Studios set to depict a darker and emotionally complex Supergirl, Woman of Tomorrow certainly offers a vastly different tonality to the hopeful, pure-heartedness of Superman.
The emotionally intrinsic feature will be directed by Craig Gillespie, written by Ana Nogueira, and will be testament to greener pastures for the DCU, who can mix up the internal tonality of their respective new releases, whilst remaining equally as impactful.
The reimagining of Kara Zor-El will be gritty and introspective
In this iteration, Milly Alcock’s Supergirl will be shaped and redefined by her tragic experiences and background.
After witnessing the annihilation of her home and loved ones, expect a jaded, battle-hardened heroine.
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Theo James (The Gentlemen) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train)
The darker themes surrounding her harrowing upbringing juxtaposes her cousin Kal-El’s experiences upon landing on earth, living a life of nurture and optimism.
The cast is stellar and youthful
Alcock (House of the Dragon) has taken really well to grabbing the mantle, with Gunn expecting her performance to be groundbreaking as Supergirl.
Matthias Schoenaerts (The Old Guard) is set for a primary antagonist role as Krem of the Yellow Hills, who stands as a formidable foe whose actions propel the narrative of the film.
Set to drive her youthful career forward, Eve Ridley will be portraying Ruthye Marye Knoll, a young alien seeking vengeance who allies Supergirl on her quest.
The father of Supergirl, Zor-El, will be portrayed by David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer), who acts as familial family presence on Kara's journey.
Similarly, Emily Beecham (1899) will play the mother of Supergirl, Alura In-Ze, whose impact on Kara’s life is equally as impactful.
Arguably, the most obvious, yet exciting casting of a DC villain thus far, Jason Momoa (A Minecraft Movie) will take the reins as Lobo, in a role he was born to play.
The unpredictable anti-hero is set for a cameo appearance at some point in the film to set up a further impact of the character later in the DCU’s development.
Further insight into production and filming
Principal photography commenced in January of this year at Warner Bros. Studios in London and Leavesden, Watford.
James Gunn has praised the collaborative efforts, highlighting Ana Nogueira’s compelling scripts and Craig Gillespie’s directorial vision as pivotal elements of the film’s development, narratively.
New horizons for the DCU
With fresh perspectives on the beloved character and a lively, talented cast and visionary team alongside, the feature promises to be a significant addition to the DCU’s evolving perception and revival.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set for release on 26 June 2026.
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