In theory, the new DC universe was launched last year with the animation series Creature Commandos. The big start only awaits us in summer with Superman on the big screen. DC boss James Gunn wrote and staged the film. It is already clear how the story will continue in the cinema afterwards.
With Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has been running the film from the DC Universe (DCU) in the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden since January 13, 2025. Gunn accompanies the project as a producer and has now shared a picture on Instagram that us First look at Kara Zor-El Grants – or at least her back.
First picture of the filming of the new Supergirl film: Milly Alcock plays Kara Zor-El in the DCU
Milly Alcock slips into the role of the title -giving superhero, who most recently had a canvas appearance in The Flash. Sasha Calle was seen as Superman’s cousin in the DCEU film. For the DCU, Gunn has searched for a new actress and found what he was looking for in the House of the Dragon Star.
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In addition to the picture, Gunn shares a few words about the start of the shoot:
I am thrilled that in the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden the cameras run for supergirl, with Craig Gillespie at the helm and the Phenomenal Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. Craig brings an incredible sensitivity into this story, and Milly is exactly the unique super girl that Tom King, Bilquis Evely and Ana Nogueira introduced.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is based on the comic of the same name, which was created by Tom King (author) and Bilquis Evely (artist). The story was adapted by the still unknown screenwriter Ana Nogueira. On the director’s chair, Craig Gillespie takes a seat, which I, Tonya and Cruella brought to the cinema.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is a wild sci-fi adventure and a tragic revenge story
In contrast to Gunn’s Superman film, which mostly plays on earth, Supergirl unfolds: Woman of Tomorrow as a wild sci-fi adventure that brings us to the next from one strange planet. It is less about heroic data than retaliation: the young Ruthye (Eve Ridley) wants to take revenge for the death of her father.
By chance she meets Supergirl, who just wants to celebrate her 21st birthday. Reluctantly, Kara goes with Ruthye on her revenge camp against the mighty villain Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts) – in the hope that she can dissuade Rutyhe on the way from her dark thoughts.
In addition, there are three other DC figures that will appear in the film: Emily Beiecham and David Krumholtz play Supergirl’s parents. And Jason Momoa, who was seen as Aquaman in the old DC universe, completes one Guest appearance as Lobo. The space mechanism could then appear in other DC projects.
When does Supergirl start: Woman of Tomorrow in the cinema?
It still takes around one and a half years to go to the cinema: Woman of Tomorrow. It is the second of three new DC films that are dated with a fixed theatrical release. So far, the DCU timetable on the large screen looks like this:
There are also other DCU films in progress. The authority, Swamp Thing and The Brave and the Bold, who will introduce us to the Batman des DCU, were formally announced. There were also rumors for teen titants, Sgt. Rock and a film that revolves around the villains Bane and Deathstroke.