Supergirl (2025):
He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth. The first “Supergirl” teaser was made available online by DC Studios on Thursday after a private screening party in Manhattan that was supported by co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, director Craig Gillespie, and star Milly Alcock.
The trailer and Sunday’s influencer-filled event made it clear how Alcock’s Kara Zor-El will be different from her happier relative, Superman.
The teaser, which begins with Blondie’s “Call Me,” is based on Supergirl’s cameo in Gunn’s “Superman,” where she crashes into the Fortress of Solitude while trying to find Krypto, her superpowered dog.
In the most recent video, an emotional Kara is seen blowing out a lonely birthday candle in a dark room while yearning for brighter days to come.
Krypto hears her whisper, “2023 is going to be the best year yet.” “Really, sweetie, it’s not a huge deal.” Even while it’s still unclear exactly what has brought Kara to such a horrible position, Gillespie joked during the event that her internal suffering is essentially what characterizes the movie.
On stage, he said, “This is really an anti-hero story.” “Her life is very different from Superman’s because she has a lot of baggage and bad habits.”
Supergirl then explores dirty interstellar colonies populated by dishonest humanoid aliens in the trailer, which creates a chaotic, vibrant setting evocative of “Guardians of the Galaxy.
” A blink-and-you-miss-it first look at Jason Momoa’s Lobo is also included in the trailer, who Gunn says was a dream casting choice he had in mind as soon as he started working at DC Studios.
It is expected that the anti-hero who chomps cigars and rides a motorcycle will play a significant role in the film.
Gunn revealed that he had Milly Alcock in mind for Supergirl even before he officially secured the deal to manage DC Studios. He recalled mentioning her name to Safran during a “fantasy-like” phone call on the future of the film industry.
“You know who would make a fantastic Supergirl?” Gunn remembered saying. “I believe it was that chick from “House of the Dragon.” She possesses a very special quality. After watching the full trailer, Alcock couldn’t contain her excitement. A big smile spread across her face as she explained how she was handling the situation.
She said, “It’s so weird—in the best way.” Seeing everyone’s efforts come together is very amazing. It’s happening. “Shit.” Gunn, who built his Hollywood career by creating flawed characters in both the Marvel and DC movie universes, said that fans are excited to see Alcock’s character take a “punk” turn.
” Female superheroes are frequently portrayed as being excessively ideal. Gunn clarified. She is not at all like that. She is incredibly imperfect, just as male superheroes have been allowed to be for a while.
Gunn also discussed if major Warner Bros. films like Supergirl will continue to be released in theaters after Netflix’s takeover.
Gunn states that “this is a story-based medium.” ” We want theaters to provide compelling, unique narratives. There is more to this film than merely a female Superman. It’s its own thing when it comes to a person who genuinely deserves that degree of respect.
Gillespie (“Cruella,” “I, Tonya”) is directing Supergirl based on a script by Anna Nogueira, who is also writing the next Wonder Woman reboot. The film was inspired by Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book series.
Alcock’s main adversary, Krem of the Yellow Hills, is played by Matthias Schoenaerts (often referred to as “The Old Guard”). David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Emily Beecham (Cruella) portray Supergirl’s parents. Jason Momoa plays the alien mercenary Lobo, while Krypto the Superdog makes a comeback. Supergirl arrives in theaters on June 26.