The wait is finally over, and honestly, the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow trailer just slapped everyone in the face with how different it looks from your standard capes-and-tights flick. If you were expecting a bright, cheery "Girl of Steel" saving kittens from trees—well, the trailer actually pokes fun at that exact trope in the first ten seconds.
We see a messy room, a dog named Krypto doing his business on a newspaper, and a headline about Superman saving a reactor while a tiny blurb mentions Kara Zor-El saving a cat. It’s hilarious, but it sets the tone immediately. This isn’t a Superman clone. This is a story about a 23-year-old woman who is tired, cynical, and maybe a little bit drunk.
The Vibe Is More Space-Western Than Superhero
James Gunn and director Craig Gillespie (the guy behind I, Tonya and Cruella) aren't playing it safe. The Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow trailer reveals a film that looks like a gritty, neon-soaked space western. We see Milly Alcock—who you definitely know as the young Rhaenyra from House of the Dragon—drinking in a dingy alien bar.
She's trying to get a buzz going, which is apparently hard for a Kryptonian on Earth, so she’s out in the stars where the booze actually hits.
It’s a vibe.
The cinematography is wild. It doesn't have that flat, digital look a lot of blockbusters struggle with lately. Instead, we get these sweeping, colorful vistas of alien worlds that feel tangible. It's based on the Tom King and Bilquis Evely comic, and you can see that DNA everywhere. The trailer even features a needle-drop of Blondie’s "Call Me" that just works perfectly with the "I don't care" energy Kara is radiating.
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Milly Alcock Is Bringing The Edge
Let’s talk about the casting. Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El is a stroke of genius. In the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow trailer, she doesn't have that "aw shucks" attitude David Corenswet’s Superman has. She looks like she’s seen some things. Because, well, she has.
Unlike Clark, who grew up with the Kents and apple pie, Kara watched her planet die. She remembers the screams. The trailer gives us a glimpse of Argo City under a dome and her parents, played by David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham, looking absolutely terrified.
One of the best lines in the trailer happens when Ruthye (played by Eve Ridley) asks if Kara sees the good in people like her cousin does. Kara just looks at her and says, "I see the truth."
That’s a heavy shift.
It’s not just a "moody" phase; it’s a character who is fundamentally shaped by trauma in a way Superman isn't. She’s tough, she’s skeptical, and she’s got a massive wall up. Honestly, it’s refreshing to see a female lead in this genre allowed to be this prickly.
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Who Is This Ruthye Kid Anyway?
The heart of the trailer is the relationship between Kara and a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll. Ruthye is on a "murderous quest for revenge" after a villain named Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts) killed her father.
She finds Kara and asks for help.
Kara is reluctant. She’s not looking to be a hero. But eventually, they team up. The trailer shows them traveling together through some pretty hostile environments. There’s a standout shot of Kara using her heat vision to protect Ruthye that looks absolutely brutal—it’s not a clean laser; it’s like a gout of raw, red energy.
Yes, That Was Jason Momoa
Blink and you’ll miss it, but the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow trailer finally confirmed the worst-kept secret in Hollywood. Jason Momoa is in the DCU, but he’s not Aquaman anymore. He’s Lobo.
We see a shadowy figure, the roar of a space-cycle, and that unmistakable silhouette. It’s a very fast tease, but it confirms that this movie is leaning hard into the "cosmic" side of the DC Universe. Lobo as a bounty hunter fits this space-western aesthetic perfectly.
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The Krypto Factor
We have to talk about the dog. Krypto the Superdog is in this, but he’s not just a cute mascot. There’s a really concerning shot in the trailer of Krypto lying on a table, looking pretty beat up.
If the movie follows the comic, Krem—the villain—actually wounds Krypto early on, which is what motivates Kara to finally get off the barstool and start punching things. Seeing a hurt dog is always a gut-punch, but it gives the story the stakes it needs.
Why This Matters For The DCU
This movie, hitting theaters June 26, 2026, is the second big theatrical release in James Gunn’s new DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. While the upcoming Superman movie seems to be about hope and building a world, Supergirl looks like it’s about the scars that world leaves behind.
It’s a standalone story.
Gunn mentioned that he told Gillespie to treat it like a graphic novel—its own vision, its own voice. You can feel that in the trailer. It doesn't feel like it's trying to set up five other movies. It’s just Kara, a girl, a dog, and a quest for vengeance.
Key Takeaways From The Trailer:
- The Tone: It’s a space fantasy/western mix.
- The Cast: Milly Alcock (Kara), Matthias Schoenaerts (Krem), Eve Ridley (Ruthye), and Jason Momoa (Lobo).
- The Soundtrack: Expect a "punk-rock" energy, starting with Blondie.
- The Origin: Heavily focuses on the survival of Argo City and the trauma of Krypton’s end.
- The Release Date: Mark your calendars for June 26, 2026.
Basically, if you’re tired of the "perfect" superhero, this is the one to watch. It’s messy, it’s violent, and it looks beautiful.
If you want to get ahead of the curve, hunt down the original Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow trade paperback by Tom King. It’s only eight issues, and while Gunn says the movie won't follow it "religiously," the core of that story—the cynicism, the grit, and the eventual redemption—is clearly the North Star for this film. Go watch the trailer again and look for the details in the background; there are a ton of Easter eggs for the wider DC cosmic lore that suggest the "Gods and Monsters" era is going to be a lot weirder than we thought.