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Supergirl movie review — I really wanted to love DC’s new Kara Zor-El movie more, but walking out, I thought it was just okay.
In this review, I’m talking about Supergirl, the new DC Studios film starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira, with Warner Bros. and DC releasing the movie in theaters on June 26, 2026.
This was one of my most anticipated DC movies because Kara is such an interesting character. She is not simply Superman’s cousin. She carries a different kind of pain, rage, trauma, and worldview. This version of Supergirl had the chance to be darker, messier, more cosmic, and emotionally distinct from Clark Kent.
And honestly, Milly Alcock is one of the best parts of the movie.
She brings edge, attitude, vulnerability, and a wounded energy to Kara that immediately makes her stand apart. This is not a polished hero who has everything figured out. She feels angry, reckless, guarded, and deeply hurt, which gives the character a strong foundation for the new DCU.
The movie is inspired by the broader Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow setup, with Kara pulled into an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice after a ruthless adversary strikes close to home. The cast also includes Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa, with Alcock starring as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl.
But even with a strong Kara and a cool cosmic setup, the movie did not fully come together for me.
For a story that should feel emotional, strange, adventurous, and devastating, I kept waiting for it to hit harder. There are moments that work. There are ideas I really liked. There are flashes of the movie I wanted it to become. But the pacing, tone, emotional execution, and overall story never fully reached the level I was hoping for.
That is what makes this review frustrating.
I do not think Supergirl is bad. I do not think it is a disaster. I do not think it destroys DC’s momentum. But I also do not think it is the big win I wanted it to be.
It is fine.
It is watchable.
It has a great lead performance.
But with Kara Zor-El, Milly Alcock, a cosmic revenge story, and the new DCU behind it, I wanted something stronger than “just okay.”
In this review, I discuss:
My honest thoughts on Supergirl
Milly Alcock’s performance as Kara Zor-El
Why Kara feels different from Superman
What worked about the movie
What did not fully land for me
The cosmic DC adventure elements
The emotional story and why it should have hit harder
The pacing and tone
Jason Momoa as Lobo
How this fits into the new DCU
Whether Supergirl is a win, a miss, or somewhere in the middle
Why I wanted to love this movie more
Supergirl has strong pieces. Milly Alcock gives Kara a compelling foundation, and there are moments where the film shows real promise. But as a full movie, it never fully soared for me.
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Supergirl movie review — I really wanted to love DC’s new Kara Zor-El movie more, but walking out, I thought it was just okay.
In this review, I’m talking about Supergirl, the new DC Studios film starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira, with Warner Bros. and DC releasing the movie in theaters on June 26, 2026.
This was one of my most anticipated DC movies because Kara is such an interesting character. She is not simply Superman’s cousin. She carries a different kind of pain, rage, trauma, and worldview. This version of Supergirl had the chance to be darker, messier, more cosmic, and emotionally distinct from Clark Kent.
And honestly, Milly Alcock is one of the best parts of the movie.
She brings edge, attitude, vulnerability, and a wounded energy to Kara that immediately makes her stand apart. This is not a polished hero who has everything figured out. She feels angry, reckless, guarded, and deeply hurt, which gives the character a strong foundation for the new DCU.
The movie is inspired by the broader Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow setup, with Kara pulled into an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice after a ruthless adversary strikes close to home. The cast also includes Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa, with Alcock starring as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl.
But even with a strong Kara and a cool cosmic setup, the movie did not fully come together for me.
For a story that should feel emotional, strange, adventurous, and devastating, I kept waiting for it to hit harder. There are moments that work. There are ideas I really liked. There are flashes of the movie I wanted it to become. But the pacing, tone, emotional execution, and overall story never fully reached the level I was hoping for.
That is what makes this review frustrating.
I do not think Supergirl is bad. I do not think it is a disaster. I do not think it destroys DC’s momentum. But I also do not think it is the big win I wanted it to be.
It is fine.
It is watchable.
It has a great lead performance.
But with Kara Zor-El, Milly Alcock, a cosmic revenge story, and the new DCU behind it, I wanted something stronger than “just okay.”
In this review, I discuss:
My honest thoughts on Supergirl
Milly Alcock’s performance as Kara Zor-El
Why Kara feels different from Superman
What worked about the movie
What did not fully land for me
The cosmic DC adventure elements
The emotional story and why it should have hit harder
The pacing and tone
Jason Momoa as Lobo
How this fits into the new DCU
Whether Supergirl is a win, a miss, or somewhere in the middle
Why I wanted to love this movie more
Supergirl has strong pieces. Milly Alcock gives Kara a compelling foundation, and there are moments where the film shows real promise. But as a full movie, it never fully soared for me.
If you enjoyed this review, make sure to like the video, subscribe, and comment your thoughts on Supergirl. Did you love it, or did you also want more?
#Supergirl #supergirlmovie #movies
Find Me!
Instagram: instagram.com/zachhpope/?hl=en
Twitter(X): twitter.com/popetheking
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@zachhpope?lang=en
Business Inquires: Zachpopereviews@gmail.com
