A captivating new teaser for Supergirl has officially unveiled Milly Alcock in the iconic role of Kara Zor-El, setting the stage for her arrival in James Gunn's reimagined DC Universe. As the full trailer edges closer, anticipation for the 2026 release builds with each passing moment.
The first official teaser immerses viewers into Kara Zor-El's solitary existence at a desolate station reminiscent of a bus stop in the vast expanse of nowhere. She adorns shades and a trench coat, and suddenly, a spaceship descends from the heavens, stirring up a cloud of dust and whipping her hair back. The teaser offers a captivating first glimpse of Milly Alcock as Supergirl, set against Gunn's freshly crafted DC landscape. Moreover, it confirms the imminent arrival of the full trailer this week.
This teaser establishes a bold new tone for Supergirl, presenting her with a grittier and more distinct identity than her cousin Superman. Kara makes her second theatrical appearance since the 1984 Supergirl movie, which originally served as a spin-off from the Christopher Reeve Superman series but was widely perceived as a misstep. The upcoming film erases that past and reintroduces Kara as part of Gunn's updated DC continuity.
The cast includes Milly Alcock as Kara, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, and Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills. Jason Momoa plays Lobo, while David Krumholtz portrays Zor-El, Emily Beecham takes on Alura In-Ze, and Ferdinand Kingsley is Elias Knoll. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a script by Ana Nogueira. The story follows Kara's galactic journey with Krypto to celebrate her 21st birthday, where she encounters Ruthye and embarks on a mission of revenge.
According to James Gunn, Kara has a cameo connection to Superman's story involving Krypto, where Superman was watching the dog for her. Gunn shares, "She's off being irresponsible...then, when you find out at the end, it's not even his dog; she just left it with him." Supergirl will soar into theaters on June 26, 2026.
