Product Info

Studio

DC Studios

Director

Craig Gillespie

Genre

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Rated

PG-13

Theatrical Release Date (NA)

Jun 26, 2026

Film Length

1hr 47min

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Supergirl is the latest DC Studios film that offers some exciting moments and impressive visuals for fans to enjoy; however, it also includes predictable and average scenes that could have been improved.

Being Super

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The film revolves around Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock (House of Dragon, Upright), the cousin to Superman, played by David Corenswet (Superman, We Own This City), who also lost her family from Krypton. Still clinging onto the loss of her family, Kara and her faithful superpowered dog, Krypto, who was also born on Krypton, embark on a journey across the galaxy to find answers while getting drunk. During her stay on a planet far from Earth, where she left behind her cousin, she meets a young girl named Ruthye, played by Eve Ridley (The Witcher, 3 Body Problem), who seeks revenge for the death of her family on Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone, The Danish Girl), the antagonist of the movie. While Kara has no interest in Ruthye’s revenge, Krem decides to steal Kara’s spaceship and poisons Krypto, leaving the dog in critical condition where he has just a matter of days to live. If you anticipate the superdog to have a big splash on the big screen, you may be disappointed, as the loyal dog serves more as a plot device in the film. While there were risks of lives, it didn’t feel important enough and it was just there as a plot to the story, making it feel like the issue was going to be resolved.

The film is portrayed as a revenge adventure rather than a traditional superhero origin story. There are a few moments in the film that provide an enjoyable time, such as the fight scene in the spaceship against space pirates, but the story tends to fall into predictable patterns. Ruthye consistently defies Kara, which her role begins to lose its value. She does become more likeable in the film’s second half. Kara does a fantastic job playing as the protagonist, and I consider it intriguing that the film portrays Supergirl as a normal human that’s struggling with death and tries to use alcohol to suppress her feelings. The film does go into Kara’s backstory and why she’s trying to suppress her emotions, and I found her history to be fascinating since I had little knowledge about Supergirl and her origins.

Due to her Kryptonian bloodline, Kara discovers a planet that helps suppress her overwhelming strength, allowing her to enjoy alcohol. We see more instances where Kara’s overwhelming strength is toned down in various situations, allowing her opponents a fighting chance and adding tension to the battles. Though the film’s delivery of these battles and its overall story feels at least average, it plays it safe by trying to tone down Kara’s superhero powers and predictable moments.

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Lobo, portrayed by Jason Momoa (A Minecraft Movie, Aquaman), is a mercenary antihero who tracks down criminals for a fee. Wearing black and grey facial paint and attire, he exudes intimidation when confronting his targets. His energetic role brings adrenaline to the film, but it feels like there could have been more scenes featuring him. It feels like director Craig Gillespie and his team wanted the film to be more about Kara and Ruthye and their relationship building.

The antagonist Krem is showcased to be a villain that doesn’t really have superpowers but is dangerous due to his brutality and willingness to hurt innocent people. He also slips away and becomes more of an annoying villain that stays around too long in the film, but perhaps that was the whole point—to make him like a weasel. Ultimately, his presence as a DC villain lacks the impact needed for lasting recognition.

Visually Fun

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The superhero film does deliver on its special effects and visuals. The lighting looks fantastic when Kara is flying around debris towards the sun, and Lobo appears in a dark room where his lit cigar stands out. The battle scenes, such as in the space bus, are entertaining with their pixelated effects when teleporting around inside the ship. Overall, the battle scenes are enjoyable, but the slow-motion moments during the climax feel excessive.

The costume designs and makeup capture the aesthetics of various space species. This gives the film a resemblance to the Star Wars universe. The special effects of some alien species’ mouth movements give them a realistic appearance.

The soundtrack brings in moments to lift certain scenes, but you’ll remember hearing more vocal tracks played during heated moments of the battle or when Kara listens to music in her downtime.

The Final Flight

Supergirl delivers strong visuals and a compelling performance from Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa in this revenge-driven story but plays it too safe with few risks. Despite a forgettable villain, it’s still an entertaining DC adventure with plenty of charm.

An early screening for the film was provided for this review. Supergirl arrives in theaters on June 26, 2025. Fans can visit the film’s official website for tickets and showtimes.