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The clock above counts down to Supergirl on June 26, 2026, the second theatrical release in James Gunn's DC Studios Chapter One slate, opening worldwide in cinemas.
Supergirl, also referenced as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow during development, is DC Studios' next theatrical tentpole after the 2025 Superman launch. James Gunn has confirmed Milly Alcock in the title role with Craig Gillespie directing from a script by Ana Nogueira. The film is a key chapter in Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters and is built to extend the new shared continuity established by Superman.
The production draws inspiration from Tom King and Bilquis Evely's acclaimed 2022 comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which traded the bright Metropolis aesthetic for a galaxy-spanning revenge tale. Warner Bros. Pictures distributes worldwide, and Gunn has emphasized that this Kara Zor-El will read distinctly from Henry Allen-style Superman optimism, leaning into a harder-edged, more lived-in cosmic tone.
Reporting points to Kara Zor-El joining alien refugee Ruthye on a vengeance quest across the cosmos, with Krypto the Superdog appearing alongside her. Per DC Studios announcements, the cast also includes Eve Ridley as Ruthye and Matthias Schoenaerts as the central antagonist Krem. Expect a more hard-science-fantasy presentation than 2025's Superman, with most of the runtime reportedly set away from Earth and a heavier emphasis on grief and isolation as Kara processes Krypton's destruction.
Supergirl opens exclusively in cinemas on June 26, 2026 in standard, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, and 4DX presentations through Warner Bros. Pictures. International release dates generally match the US window. A home release on digital and Max is expected roughly 70 to 90 days after theatrical, in line with recent DC Studios titles.
For the rest of the new DCU, follow the Man of Tomorrow countdown and The Batman Part II countdown. The same summer brings the Mandalorian and Grogu countdown and the Toy Story 5 countdown. Genre fans should also track the Mortal Kombat II countdown and the Conjuring: First Communion countdown.
When does Supergirl release? Supergirl opens in theaters on June 26, 2026. Where can I watch Supergirl? In cinemas worldwide on opening day, with a Max streaming release expected later in 2026. Is Supergirl confirmed? Yes. Filming has wrapped and DC Studios has the date locked. Who plays Supergirl? Milly Alcock plays Kara Zor-El, with Craig Gillespie directing for DC Studios.
