The first official poster for Supergirl is already here

DCU’s new heroine sips, stands, and warns: “Look out.”

Supergirl has arrived — and she’s not interested in your typical heroic posturing. The first official poster for DC Studios’ Supergirl just dropped, and it might be the most subversive thing we’ve seen from the franchise yet. Pictured leaning against a vandalized Superman-style emblem, sipping a drink with one boot crossed over the other, Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El is more Gen Z rebel than polished protector. The emblem says “LOOK”—but the word “OUT” has been spray-painted across it in red graffiti. Subtle? Not even trying.

This isn’t just a poster. It’s a statement. In one frame, it telegraphs everything James Gunn and director Craig Gillespie want this film to be: edgy, ironic, and unmistakably modern. The trench coat slung over the classic Kryptonian suit, the casual stance, the defaced wall — all scream that this Supergirl doesn’t fit into anyone’s mold. And frankly, she doesn’t care to try.

Gone are the days of Kara being a backup act to her cousin Kal-El. This new DCU iteration makes one thing clear: Supergirl’s stepping out of Superman’s shadow, in boots that could stomp through a planet if necessary.

She’s not here to play nice

Adapted from the acclaimed comic run Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, the film takes Kara on a galactic revenge journey that’s more western noir than superhero origin tale. But instead of spotlighting her powers, the story leans into her pain — the trauma of losing Krypton, the resentment of arriving on Earth only to find her cousin already worshipped as its savior. This version of Kara doesn’t lead with warmth; she leads with anger, sharp wit, and a sword, literally.

Ana Nogueira’s screenplay reportedly sticks close to the comic's tone — grim, strange, and deeply personal — while Gillespie’s direction promises a visually distinct style. Think neon-soaked wastelands, cosmic outlaws, and morality as murky as space dust. Add in rumors of a Jason Momoa cameo as the wild antihero Lobo, and this interstellar revenge tale has all the right ingredients to shake up the DCU.

Milly Alcock's Supergirl is the future

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Best known for her breakout turn as young Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon, Alcock was already a rising star — but this movie marks her official leap into franchise stardom. She’s expected to make a brief appearance in Superman (2025), but this poster — this vibe — is unmistakably her show. And she’s bringing a version of Kara that’s raw, real, and ready to brawl.

If the poster’s tone is any indication, DC’s new era isn’t just about rebooting — it’s about rethinking. With the movie slated to hit theaters on June 26, 2026, the message is loud and clear (and spray-painted in red): don’t just look up… look out. Supergirl is coming, and she’s not waiting for anyone’s permission.

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