Supergirl 2026
We had a great time at the prescreening party for DC’s new Supergirl. There were themed drinks, T-shirts, fun promotional items, and plenty of fellow movie lovers to share the excitement with. By the time we settled into our seats, we were more than ready for the adventure to begin.
As the lights dimmed and the screen came to life, however, the film wasn’t quite as bright and spirited as I expected. In fact, one of my biggest frustrations throughout the movie was just how dark everything looked. Not only are many scenes filmed with extremely low lighting, but the story itself carries a heavy, often bleak tone.
Visually, Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock, delivers some impressive special effects and imaginative world-building. The futuristic ships, weapons, planets, outer space scenes, and action sequences are ambitious and often spectacular. DC certainly spared no expense when it came to creating a larger-than-life sci-fi universe.
Synopsis: When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Supergirl reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion for an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Unfortunately, the themes at the center of the story left me unsettled. The plot involving young women being transported to distant planets and referred to as “brides” in order to help create a new all-male race was disturbing. Perhaps current events influenced my perspective, but I found these ideas difficult to overlook.
Another issue was pacing. Even halfway through the film, I was still waiting to see Supergirl fully embrace and utilize her powers. By that point, I was feeling frustrated. The story seemed determined to linger in darkness and despair before finally allowing its heroine to step into her strength.
When Supergirl and her young companion Ruthye Marye Knoll (played by 14 year old Eve Ridley) eventually come into their own, the payoff is satisfying, but it arrives after so much devastation that the triumph feels somewhat diminished. The journey to that moment felt longer and heavier than it needed to be.
Humor is another area where the film struggles. There are a few chuckles scattered throughout, but very few memorable lines. Jason Momoa as Lobo had a few quips, but nothing memorable. Besides loving Krypto the adorable super dog, I also found myself wanting more meaningful character moments, those scenes that reveal deeper motivations, inspire hope, or help us connect emotionally with the heroes.
In the end, Supergirl was not the movie I expected. I left the theater feeling more dismayed than inspired. While the film excels in spectacle, action, and visual effects, it lacks the balance of humor, heart, and optimism that I associate with the best superhero stories.
For me, Supergirl throws everything but the kitchen sink into its action sequences, yet somehow forgets to bring enough light into the room. Perhaps what this movie needed most wasn’t another battle scene—it was a little more heart, humor, and hope.
Supergirl (2026)
Runtime: 108 minutes (1 hour, 48 minutes)
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 26, 2026
In theaters and IMAX
Based on: DC Comics characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; inspired by the comic storyline Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Starring: Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Jason Momoa as Lobo, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham
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